The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)

In May of this year, MFG participated in the annual AWEA (American Wind Energy Assoc.) meeting, which was held this year in Dallas, TX. Approximately 25,000 wind energy professionals gathered for education and networking.

We displayed our products and services in a 20 x 20 booth. Centered in our booth was a spinner for a 1.5MW turbine. We also had our service company, Wind Energy Servies, (www.windenergyservicesusa.com)

well reprsented (see photo at right).

MFG beleives that renewable energy, made in America, is vital to our country's long term economic well being and our national security. We have been producing wind blades since the 1980's, and continue to do so in our blade plants in TX and SD.

At the left are two Teammates that are very important to our wind energy program. To my right (I am the short guy in the middle) is Carl LaFrance, our wind energy champion. To my left is Dave Denny, our Executive Vice President

Carl and Dave enjoy the challenges of wind and are first rate Teammates.

BTW, our MFG wind energy ties were very popular.

The JEC

In mid -April, I travelled to Paris, France to attend the annual JEC Composites exhibition and convention. The JEC is the largest show in the world focusing on composites suppliers and users, as well as those interested in learning about composites.

JEC Composites is very well run by Ms. Frederique Mutel and her talented team. Over 30,000 people attended JEC 2010. I was privileged to be this year's Honorary Chairman. The photo at the left was taken during my presentation to the media. I spoke of the history of MFG and what we are doing now. I am grateful to the JEC for this opportunity and honor. The only negative about this wonderful trip was being caught by the volcano. Five extra days in Paris. Great city in which to be grounded.

www.jeccomposites.com