CanAm Wind Energy is proudly sponsored by: GLEASON MANUFACTURING Located in Rochester, NY, Gleason produces large wind turbine gears. In addition, Gleason equipment is used by Hansen Transmissions, one of the world’s leading gear manufacturers for wind turbines. Toronto Montreal Boston New York City Newark Pittsburgh Cleveland Toledo Detroit Cincinnati Philadelphia Baltimore Washington D.C. Buffalo NEW YORK PA VT NH NJ CT RI MA MI MI IN OH WV MD DE ONTARIO C A N A D A Lake Michigan Lake Huron Lake Erie Lake Ontario Atlantic Ocean QUEBEC U. S. A. Ottawa Columbus Hartford Niagara Rochester Wind energy development as a source of affordable and reliable electrical power has emerged as a priority across North America. The Buffalo Niagara Enterprise, Greater Rochester Enterprise and Niagara Economic Development Corporation have partnered to support the development of this industry in our collective regions. Our unique, bi-national location surrounding the Great Lakes area has what it takes to support the manufacturing, assembly and distribution of wind components, including: Diversified manufacturing base and supply chain network • Close proximity to major metropolitan areas • Proactive governments with supportive renewable energy policies • Established multi-modal transportation – rail, road and water • Highly experienced and skilled workforce • Access to renowned universities • and research centers bi-national location • market access • supply chain • infrastructure Nearly 60 colleges and universities are concentrated throughout the bi-national region. Community colleges, such as Erie County, Niagara, Monroe and Genesee Community Colleges in Western New York, and Niagara and Mohawk Colleges in Ontario provide technician and technology level skills training. Comprehensive universities, such as the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Niagara University, various State University of New York campuses, and Brock and McMaster University in the broader Niagara region of Ontario, offer a full range of science, engineering, technical, and business disciplines that are the foundation for growth in the alternative energy sector. Customized, workforce development programs to upgrade the skills and retrain an existing labor force, available at most training institutions and community organizations across the wider region, are ready to respond to industry- specific training requirements of emerging economic sectors or individual companies. Skilled Workers and an Agile Educational System www.niagaracanada.com www.buffaloniagara.org www.rochesterbiz.com/energy Contact Information www.CanAmWindEnergy.com
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CanAm Wind
Energy is proudly
sponsored by:
Gleason ManufacturinG
Located in Rochester, NY,
Gleason produces large wind
turbine gears. In addition,
Gleason equipment is used by
Hansen Transmissions, one of the
world’s leading gear manufacturers
for wind turbines.Toronto
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Wind energy development as a source of affordable and reliable electrical power has emerged as
a priority across North America. The Buffalo Niagara Enterprise, Greater Rochester Enterprise
and Niagara Economic Development Corporation have partnered to support the development of
this industry in our collective regions. Our unique, bi-national location surrounding the Great
Lakes area has what it takes to support the manufacturing, assembly and distribution of
wind components, including:
Diversified manufacturing base and supply chain network•
Close proximity to major metropolitan areas•
Proactive governments with supportive renewable energy policies•
Established multi-modal transportation – rail, road and water•