CICERO, Ill., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Broadwind (Nasdaq: BWEN, or the “Company”), a diversified precision manufacturer of specialized components and equipment serving global markets, today announced that the Company has received a follow-on order of over $6 million from a leading OEM in the natural gas turbine segment of the power generation end-market.   This order represents the minimum first year commitment on a two-year agreement that includes potential for additional volume.

Under the agreement, Broadwind will manufacture precision machined gearing products for use in natural gas turbines. Production is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025, with fulfillment in 2026 and 2027.

“This order reflects our strategy to capitalize on sustained, multi-year demand trends in the power generation market,” stated Eric Blashford, President and CEO of Broadwind. “As we work to complete the initial order awarded in the first quarter of 2025, this expanded commitment underscores the strength of our precision manufacturing capabilities and supports our long-term growth in higher-value precision-machining verticals.”

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Broadwind (Nasdaq: BWEN) is a precision manufacturer of structures, equipment and components for clean tech and other specialized applications. With facilities throughout the U.S., our talented team is committed to helping customers maximize performance of their investments—quicker, easier and smarter. Find out more at www.bwen.com

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