Tower Tech inks turbine tower deal

NAPERVILLE -- Broadwind Energy Inc. announced Wednesday that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tower Tech Systems Inc., signed a framework agreement to supply wind turbine towers to a subsidiary of Gamesa Technology Corp., for its North American projects. The G87 78-meter, four-section wind towers will be fabricated in Manitowoc, Wis., with delivery beginning this month. Gamesa is one of the largest turbine manufacturers in the world. This agreement signifies the largest single order for towers placed by Gamesa with a North American tower manufacturer.