Small Wind turbine manufacturer Gaia-Wind Ltd announced the creation of a brand new production and worldwide distribution hub in Glasgow. This GBP5 million investment will bring more than 50 jobs to Scotland and the Glasgow area in particular; underpinning Gaia–Wind’s plans for expansion into a worldwide market.
The investment will:
Having looked at a number of potential locations abroad, including Denmark and Italy, Gaia-Wind will concentrate growth around a single location within the company's core UK market. In addition, a substantial proportion of their world leading product will be for export to overseas markets.
The investment will:
- Establish a facility for final assembly and Factory Acceptance Tests of wind turbines
- Site Research, Product Development, Sales, Marketing and Operations under one roof ·
- Enhance the skills base in Scotland for renewable energy and strengthen the market for locally based distributors, suppliers and services.
Having looked at a number of potential locations abroad, including Denmark and Italy, Gaia-Wind will concentrate growth around a single location within the company's core UK market. In addition, a substantial proportion of their world leading product will be for export to overseas markets.
