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Metyx secures €100m wind blade deal
Metyx has announced the signing of a €100 million, multi-year material supply agreement with a global wind blade supplier. This includes eglass, carbon reinforcements, core and fabric kit, consumables, and components.
Metyx supports wind turbine blade production globally with world class service and leadership in the composite materials industry. The Metyx advantage is technical proficiency achieved by focusing on continuous improvements, best practice manufacturing process, high yield production capacity, diversified products and always seeking to exceed safety and environmental goals. As wind blade innovation continues to expand and blades increase in size, further developments in materials and manufacturing processes have been required. Metyx continues to invest in research and production to fulfil these demands for our customers.
Metyx Group CEO Ugur Ustunel stated: "We are very happy to sign an exciting supply agreement with one of our key customers in the renewables industry. This new contract has a three-year term and will generate a turnover exceeding €100 million for the Metyx Group. Our commitment to renewables remains strong and we look forward to working with our key customers to support them globally."
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