BFG International ready with Windstrip HPS commercial debut in the Kingdom of Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain - Dec. 10, 2014 - PRLog -- BFG International W.L.L. (BFG), founded in Bahrain 40 years ago, today announced commencement of commercial-scale manufacturing of the Windstrip vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT), an integral part of Windstrip’s Hybrid Power System (HPS) that integrates the Windstrip VAWT with solar and other electricity production and storage systems.  Further, BFG announced that BFG and Windstrip are actively developing partnerships for the commercial deployment of the Windstrip HPS, initially focusing on the Middle East and Southwest Asia, including Pakistan.  The Windstrip HPS was a joint effort of academic and commercial partners in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA, developed in concert with the University of Saint Thomas School of Engineering.

Viewed as a key next-generation energy solution with world-wide application across a broad array of industries, BFG chose to commence commercialization and industrialization of the Windstrip HPS at BFG International Headquarters in Mina Salman, Kingdom of Bahrain.

BFG and Windstrip first made contact in 2011 as a result of a trade mission of the Bahrain Economic Development Board to the State of Minnesota, in the United States.  During the trade mission, Dr. Samer Al Jishi, Group Managing Director of BFG, met Windstrip CEO and discussed the Windstrip HPS.  “I quickly grasped the commercial potential of the wind/solar hybrid renewable power system with its integration through Windstrip’s smart-electronics Intelligent & Dynamic Energy Addressing system (IDEAs).  I saw in the well-designed and integrated production, management, and delivery system a unique opportunity to expand BFG’s renewable energy business portfolio,” said Dr. Al Jishi.   BFG’s efforts toward the commercialization and industrialization of the Windstrip VAWT and HPS commenced in earnest in August 2013.  BFG has for over seven years been producing Spinners and Nacelles for horizontal axis wind turbines and has been committed to expanding its base of renewable energy products over the years.  Today, BFG is a supplier of Fiberglass Composites to GE, Gamesa, Leitwind, Hitachi, and now, Windstrip.

“During the industrialization process of the Windstrip VAWT, it became clear to me that the possibilities beyond its use in cell towers were enormous,” said BFG Group Executive Director, Mohamad Usman.  Mr. Usman, who has been instrumental in finding marketing partners for Windstrip in the Middle East and Southwest Asia, including Pakistan, added “BFG is excited to play such a pivotal role in the production and commercialization of the Windstrip systems, a unique and cutting-edge technology.”

“We at Windstrip are excited to be partnering with such an esteemed company as BFG.  Their experience, technical expertise, and professionalism are recognized throughout the world,” said Mr. Rouvinen, adding “BFG has assisted us immeasurably in our critical move from development to commercial-scale manufacturing and sale of our systems.  Achieving the move from development to commercialization and industrialization is a huge challenge for technology companies, and having a creative, dynamic, and entrepreneurial partner like BFG has been critical in making Windstrip’s energy solutions a market reality.”

About BFG International

BFG International is an internationally recognized market leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of composite products.  In addition to custom tailored general moldings, BFG develops and supplies a wide range of standard products that are internationally acclaimed for their world-class quality and highly competitive value.

One of the key factors that makes BFG unique from other composite manufacturers is its global footprint.  BFG has eight manufacturing facilities located in Bahrain, France, the U.S., Brazil, China, India, Philippines and now in South Africa encompassing more than 100,000 square meters of manufacturing space with Composite Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication, Systems Integration, Logistic Support and Glass Reinforced Concrete capacity serving a wide variety of markets.

Regardless of the size and scope of a project, BFG has more than 2,400 employees worldwide and an in-house engineering department working with its own designers and manufacturing facilities.  This in-house approach is why BFG’s customer projects run smoothly and are completed on time.

For more information about BFG International, please contact James Bonander at jim@bfginternational.com or visit www.bfginternational.com

About Windstrip

Windstrip is a technology- and performance-focused renewable energy company based in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Windstrip has invented, developed, and recently brought to commercial production an integrated and flexible distributed Hybrid Power System (HPS) with application in a wide range of industrial, commercial, and residential applications.  At the heart of Windstrip’s HPS are Windstrip’s proprietary wind turbine design and our smart-electronics Intelligent & Dynamic Energy Addressing system (IDEAs), which enables the seamless integration, management, storage, and delivery of multiple energy sources to service sole- or multiple-purpose energy needs.

Windstrip’s initial product is a fully-integrated, compact, modular, scalable, and highly efficient Telecom-HPS that combines wind, solar, and other energy sources in a safe, stable, and reliable way to achieve the most efficient production, storage, and delivery of energy from renewable and other energy sources to address the distinct target need of the telecom industry for “five-nines” – 99.999% – reliable performance.

For further information about Windstrip, including Sales, Distribution and Licensing opportunities, please contact info@windstrip.com or check us out at www.facebook.com/Windstrip or www.windstrip.com