Northstar Wind Towers To Produce Modular, Less Costly Towers

Blair, NE - Northstar Wind Towers has begun operations to produce a new generation of MW towers for the wind industry. The towers are engineered to individual turbine manufacturer's specifications and are sold as an integrated part of the turbine assembly. The company's modular design enables taller towers because its design allows the necessary wider base diameters that conventional tubular towers cannot provide due to transportation restrictions.

Northstar's towers may be transported on standard flatbed trucks. No special trailers or oversize permits are required, saving up to 75% over current transportation costs. Using patented fastening technology, Northstar's towers avoid costly flange-connected designs while maintaining the appearance of conventional tubular towers. Founders Jeffrey Willis and Peder Hansen have been engaged in the wind industry and metal fabrication over the past two decades. Their team of engineers and business professionals has designed the first towers for deployment in late 2008.

After 15 months of development and business planning, Northstar Wind Towers received initial funding from a private equity group. Upon conclusion of second stage financing a new, highly automated manufacturing facility in Blair, Nebraska, is targeted for construction. The company's website may be found at www.northwindtowers.com.

SOURCE: Northstar Wind Towers