Gurit has entered into a major long-term supply agreement with a leading global wind OEM to provide advanced composite core material kits for wind turbine blades, representing a five-year deal worth approximately CHF 250 million in net sales.
Gurit has entered into a major long-term supply agreement with a leading global wind OEM to provide advanced composite core material kits for wind turbine blades. The five-year deal is worth approximately CHF 250 million in net sales.
The agreement covers OptiCore technology for both offshore and onshore wind turbine blade platforms. Tobias Lührig, CEO of Gurit, commented on the significance of the long-term partnership for Gurit's wind energy business.
Source: gurit.com
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