April 29 - 30, 2008
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Des Moines, IA

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The 1^st AWEA Wind Power Supply Chain Workshop, in Des Moines, Iowa, attracted over 600 representatives from a diverse range of industries, including foundries, tooling companies, gearbox manufacturers, railroads and other transportation providers, electronics manufacturers and metal fabricators, as well as state economic development officers. Drawing attention to Iowa as a growing hub for wind power-related job creation, the Iowa Department of Economic Development co-sponsored the workshop. Please check www.awea.org/events for the upcoming Supply Chain Workshop this fall or visit www.windpowerexpo.org/supply_chain_companies.cfm for information about the Supply Chain educational opportunities at WINDPOWER 2008.

Topics covered:

Introduction to Wind Energy, aka Wind Energy 101
The technology behind wind turbines
The state of the wind industry, yesterday and today
Rapid growth and economic potential of wind projects
Challenges and constraints within the supply chain
Opportunities to address supply chain constraints  
Who's who in the production of wind turbines

Who should attend:

• Wind turbine manufacturers
• Manufacturers and suppliers of a wide range of mechanical and
  electrical components, including generators, hydraulics, sensors, hardware, drives, power distribution, composites, cabling, big steel, castings, forgings, bearings, gearboxes.
• Turbine component manufacturers seeking to establish operations
  in the U.S.
• Construction equipment and suppliers such as cranes, concrete, rebar
• Transportation companies supporting large scale items over land,
  rail and sea
• State and local offices of economic development
• Operations and maintenance service companies
• Consultants

The following exhibitors participated with displays at the workshop:

• GE Energy
• Great Lakes Wind Network
• Iowa Department of Economic Development
• Suzlon