US outfit Hexcel Corp has expanded its existing supply agreement with Vestas to provide composite materials for a new generation of wind turbine blades.
Under the terms of the agreement, Hexcel will supply Vestas with advanced glass fiber-reinforced resin (Prepreg) systems manufactured at plants in Austria, China and the US.
Hexcel said it developed a new prepreg system specifically to meet the requirements for “large thick structures”, such as wind turbine blades.
Hexcel chairman, chief executive and president Nick Stanage said: “Hexcel composite materials have been part of Vestas platforms for more than 20 years, so we are honored that the company chose to continue its long-term relationship with us.”
Vestas Wind Systems executive vice president Jean-Marc Lechêne said: “By continuing the long-term partnership with Hexcel, we will continue to bring down the cost of energy through our companies’ combined strengths and hereby enhance Vestas’ competitiveness through market-leading blade manufacturing.”
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Vestas expands blade resin deal
Hexcel to supply advanced composite materials for new generation turbines
By EBS