Wisconsin Wind Works is a consortium of manufacturers representing the wind manufacturing supply chain within Wisconsin. It is a collaborative initiative of New North, Inc., a regional non-profit economic development organization, that connects wind power companies to suppliers and vendors. Specialty areas represented within the consortium include, but are not limited to: assembly; construction; die castings; engineering; foundry/forging; logistics; composites; controls; education/training; fabrication; gears/bearings; and tooling/machining.

Beginning in Spring 2010, Wisconsin Wind Works is transitioning into a formal trade council, to be known as the Wisconsin Wind Works Alliance.  The Alliance is funded by annual memberships and functions similar to a trade association, providing networking, promotional, educational, and leadership opportunities as well as match-making services, research, advertising and trade discounts. Annual membership is available to any Wisconsin company interested in growing its business in the wind industry.

Wisconsin Wind Works Alliance membership

• Find out more about membership benefits
• I would like more information
• I would like to become a member today!

Members will also be able to participate in cooperative and discounted advertising, and match-making services.

• Wind Power Monthly Article (2010)
• Check out our most recent National Ad featuring the Wisconsin Wind Works Supply Chain for the American Wind Energy Association, AWEA, May 2010 Windpower Exhibition WisconsinWindWorks.pdf
• Wisconsin Wind Works Brochure

 Wisconsin Wind Works Directory

Map of Directory Members

Currently, nearly 300 Wind Industry Suppliers and Vendors are part of the Wisconsin Wind Works Supply Chain Directory.  See a map of where they are located :

• Wisconsin Wind Works Directory
• Become a part of the Directory by filling out a short form here!

For more information on the wind energy industry in the New North, click here.

Wind Survey Results

New North conducted a Wind Survey as part of a grant through the Fox Valley Workforce Development Board.  The survey sought to identify interests, challenges and unique gaps or needs in the Wisconsin Wind Works supply chain Directory companies' ability to be successful in acquiring new business within the Wind Energy marketplace.  The survey attempted to identify specific labor characteristics required of the wind energy market, potential training pathways, and gross anticipatied demand for such skilled workers.  Below are the resources from the survey:

• A fact sheet on survey history, purpose, mechanics, timeline, and concluding observations
• Results of the survey in an Excel spreadsheet

Wind Resources for Suppliers and Vendors

Approved Wind Transport Routes in Wisconsin and the Midwest can be obtained through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Oversize and Overweight Transport at http://www.dot.state.wi.us/business/carriers/osowgeneral.htm

These permitted routes change frequently.  Please contact the DOT at

Kendra Krone ¡V DOT [Kendra.Krone@dot.wi.gov]

Wisconsin Wind Works Events

Attend Wisconsin Wind Works' Fall Energy Event Symposium on October 13th, 2010 at Frontier Airlines Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!

See the full invitation and register for the event here!