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TPI Composites Blade Facility (Reopening)
TPI Composites, General Electric
Newton, IA, USA
-93.0214996, 41.7303619
The Big Green Machine Site ID: 313B
Additional Information:
Sector: Wind
Activity: Manufacturing
Product: Blade
Project Announcement Date: 11/3/2022
Target for Starting Production: 2025
Date Commercial Production Started:
Announced Post Inflation Reduction Act: Yes
Operating Status: Operating
Target Jobs: 320
Current Jobs: 0
Capital Investment: $3.2 million
Congressional District: IA1
Government Subsidies:
Local/State: $0.5 million
Selected Sources:
“TPI Returning To Newton Thanks To Inflation Reduction Act”, Nikoel Hytrek, Iowa Starting Line, 02 Dec 2022. 🔗
“Wind turbine blade production to resume at Iowa plant”, Marcus McIntosh, KCCI, 04 Nov 2022. 🔗
“Wind blade manufacturer TPI plans to reopen Newton plant. But new jobs might be months away”, Donnelle Eller, The Des Moines Register, No Date. 🔗
“Newton Mayor Hopes Wind Blade Plant Reopens Soon”, KNIA KRLS Radio - The One to Count On, 13 Aug 2024. 🔗
“TPI awarded state loan to aid restart of operations at Newton wind blade plant”, Mike Mendenhall, Business Record, 17 Jan 2025. 🔗
“US blade maker TPI Composites set to re-open Iowa factory to support GE Vernova”, Ros Davidson, Windpower Monthly, 26 Feb 2025. 🔗
“Oaktree to Take Over Wind Blade Maker TPI After Bankruptcy”, Bloomberg News, Financial Post, 12 Aug 2025. 🔗
“Great news, Iowa! TPI Composites is thrilled to announce we have reopened our plant in Newton! We're excited to be back and part of the local community. We appreciate your patience and support, and we're looking forward to a bright future. Stay tuned for updates and opportunities!”, Logan Qian, linkedin.com, 30 Jun 2025. 🔗
“TPI Composites, Inc. Advances Chapter 11 Process with Court Approval of First-Day Motions”, tpicomposites.com, 12 Aug 2025. 🔗
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