Broadwind Energy closes acquisition of Badger Transport

Naperville, Ill., USA - Broadwind Energy, Inc. has finalized its acquisition of Badger Transport, Inc. Badger, Clintonville, Wis., is a heavy hauler that specializes in transporting oversized and overweight components and equipment for the wind energy industry.

Broadwind intends to increase Badger's heavy hauling fleet by more than 40 percent by the end of 2008 to meet increasing demands for Badger's services from industry customers. Additional plans call for locating Badger's dispatch centers close to Broadwind manufacturing plants, operations and maintenance service centers and customer wind project sites.

"Efficient transportation is integral to our strategy of adding value for our customers by building a seamless wind energy supply chain across North America," said Broadwind CEO J. Cameron Drecoll. "Badger is a well-run company with a sterling reputation and a dedicated and talented workforce that fits right into the Broadwind culture."

Source: IWR Online, 10 Jun 2008