Company Profile
? Gamesa Eólica is one of the world?s largest wind turbine manufacturers. In 2004, it ranked second
worldwide. Gamesa Eólica produces a range of turbines from 850 kW to 2 MW. In 2003, Gamesa
acquired the turbine manufacturer Made. Gamesa Eólica has its own extensive design and technological
development capability. Through 21 manufacturing facilities it has a huge integral production capacity,
comprising of the manufacturing of blades, gearboxes, generators, converters and towers. Gamesa is
also active as a project developer and offers turnkey installation services. A large proportion of all
Gamesa turbines are used directly in projects developed by the company. See  www.gamesa.es
UK Involvement
? The Tir Mostyn and Foel Goch wind farm, the first UK project to use Gamesa Eólica turbines (also
developed by Gamesa) went on line in 2005.
? Have sales office in Newport.
Top Selling Turbines
? Current products are 850 kW (G52, G58), 2 MW (G80, G83, G87 & G90).
? Next product 4-5MW due in 2007.
Markets
? Spain, Germany, Italy, France, Ireland and UK,
? US and China
Key Relevant In-House Manufacturing Locations
? 6 locations in Spain (nacelles and hubs)
? 7 locations in Spain (blades, blade parts and blade tooling)
? 2 locations in Spain (generators and converters)
? 2 locations in Spain (gearboxes)
? 2 locations in Spain (towers)
? US and China in 2006
Purchasing Function
? Central purchasing split nacelle/blades/tower. Nacelle group split mechanical / electrical / miscellaneous.
? Local purchasers in US and China fit into the above structure.
Strategy
? Vertical integration, enabling control of quality, cost, delivery time and technical feedback.
? Global purchasing, with long-term partners setting up manufacture where customers are.