U.S.-based AMSC to open wind turbine control systems plant in Romania

U.S.-based AMSC said it is establishing a manufacturing centre for wind turbine electrical control systems in Timisoara, western Romania, to relocate part of its production from China.

The plant in Timisoara is expected to become operational in fiscal year 2014, which will start on April 1, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.

The facility will produce electrical control systems for AMSC's customers located outside of China, while the Chinese facility will continue to support the Chinese wind market.

"By expanding its manufacturing footprint into Eastern Europe, AMSC is enhancing its distribution capabilities and its global reach in a region that is a target market for its wind and grid products. Romania is a European Union member state and cost-efficient manufacturing location with a highly skilled workforce," AMSC said in the statement.

AMSC provides wind turbine electronic controls and systems, engineering planning services and advanced grid systems that optimize network reliability, efficiency and performance.

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