CICERO, Ill., April 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Broadwind Energy (NASDAQ:BWEN) today announced the receipt of a $19.5 million tower order for production in its Manitowoc, WI tower plant beginning later this year.
Broadwind President and CEO Stephanie Kushner stated, “We are pleased to receive this new order. We continue in active discussions with multiple customers regarding tower capacity in 2019 and 2020 and look forward to making further announcements. Although wind towers remain an important product line for the Company, we continue to focus on expanding our product offerings in all locations.”
About Broadwind Energy, Inc.
Broadwind Energy (NASDAQ:BWEN) applies decades of deep industrial expertise to innovate integrated solutions for customers in the energy and infrastructure markets. From gears and gearing systems for wind, oil and gas and mining applications, to wind towers and industrial weldments, we have solutions for the energy needs of the future. With facilities throughout the central U.S., Broadwind Energy's talented team is committed to helping customers maximize performance of their investments—quicker, easier and smarter. Find out more at www.bwen.com
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