MHI Vestas has held a celebration to mark the opening of an office in Boston, Massachusetts, in the US.
The manufacturer said the event, which included 120 guests, is “latest tangible symbol of the offshore wind industry setting roots in the market and underscores Massachusetts’ leadership amid the sector’s rising US ambitions”.
MHI Vestas chief executive Philippe Kavafyan (pictured) said: “Choosing Boston, and now opening the office, shows MHI Vestas’ commitment to the US offshore wind market and to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
“We feel this is the right location to deliver on Vineyard Wind, the first large-scale, commercial offshore wind project in the US, and to contribute to future projects in the region.”
State Representative Patricia Haddad said: “By MHI Vestas establishing a presence in the Commonwealth, they show a firm commitment to partnering with those of us working to grow this new Massachusetts industry.”
The new office, located at the Cambridge Innovation Center, will be led by Jason Folsom, MHI Vestas US national sales director.
The company has already hired its first staff members at the new location and will continue expanding for the foreseeable future.