[INDUSTRY NEWS] Geoff Holden believes that the findings
of the Löfstedt Report are encouraging. “The report recognizes the value of risk- based legislation such as LOLER, and acknowledges that problems are often the result of misunderstanding or over-zealous interpretation of the rules, rather than the rules themselves. And whilst it raises the possibility of merging LOLER and PUWER, it confirms that it is hard to make an economic case for doing so.” Despite the positive findings of the
Löfstedt Report, the LEEA remains concerned that the Government’s drive to reduce the amount of health and safety legislation could come at a price. Geoff Holden concluded: “We must not forget that overhead lifting- related accidents remain a significant cause of deaths and serious injuries in the workplace. In addition to the human cost, even relatively minor incidents can have serious economic consequences for the businesses concerned. It is therefore vital that key requirements of LOLER, such as the need to have lifting equipment thoroughly examined on a regular basis, are not watered down. We would urge any companies or organizations with an interest in safe lifting to make their views on LOLER known via their local MP.”
Gamesa Launches a New Turbine
> Gamesa, a global technology leader in the wind energy industry, on the occasion of one of the sector’s key events, EWEA 2012 Copenhagen (Denmark), announces the launch of a new wind turbine: the G114- 2.0 MW Class IIIA, designed to achieve maximum returns from low-wind sites. The G114 turbine, with unit capacity
of 2.0 MW, features a a 114-metre diameter new rotor with a swept area of 10,207 m² that increases a 38-percent in swept area plus a 20-percent increase in annual energy output compared with the G97-2.0 MW turbine. The new blade, spanning 55.5 metres
with aerodynamic features developed using state-of-the-art technologies, also enables maximum energy production with reduced noise output levels. The machine offers a range of tower height options (from 93m to 140m or higher, depending on the target
location), though we expect the 120m to be the most popular. The new turbine promises to be a
benchmark in the industry thanks to its low power density, the lowest on the market for its segment, and will help the company meet one of its targets for significantly reducing Cost of Energy (Coe) among Gamesa’s Class III products. The Gamesa G114-2.0 MW completes
one of the most versatile, proven and validated turbine systems on the market, the G9X-2.0 MW. By way of example, in the first year of the G97-2.0 MW turbine’s launch, Gamesa sold a total of 358 MW of the machine to customers on four continents. This turbine has evolved to become Gamesa’s new Class II product in the 2.0 MW market beginning in 2013. The combination of a turbine with unit
capacity of 2.0 MW and a selection of five different rotors (80metres, 87 metres, 90 metres, 97 metres and 114 metres in diameter) makes it ideal for any type of site, with availability levels exceeding 98%. “Our customers need to make the
best use of the energy potential offered by low-wind sites, and thus require a turbine that can get maximum energy with a low investment cost. The G114-2.0 MW turbine is based on the same technology used in the G97-2.0 MW, but with some elements optimized and reinforced”, said Juan Diego Diaz, Gamesa’s Marketing Director. The turbine’s characteristics make it ideal
for growth markets, including India, China provinces closed to large consumption areas (Beijing and Shanghai), Brazil and low-wind sites in Europe and the United States. Gamesa will begin manufacturing initial
prototypes of the G114-2.0 MW in the third quarter of 2013, with the first turbines supply to begin at the end of the same year. From 2014, the company will start manufacturing market-ready series in all of the regions in which it has a manufacturing presence.
Nucor Vice President Elected to AISC Board
> The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chad Utermark, vice
president and general manager of Nucor- Yamato Steel and Nucor Castrip Arkansas, to its Board of Directors. Confirmed during AISC’s recent quarterly meeting, Utermark will immediately begin serving on the AISC Board of Directors, assisting with the organization’s planning and leadership in the steel construction industry. “Nucor has been a strong and active
supporter of AISC’s programs since 2001, when Dan DiMicco joined the AISC Board,” commented AISC Chair William B. (Brad) Bourne III of Universal Steel, Inc., Lithonia, Ga. “I am very pleased to have Chad’s business and leadership experience on our Board, and I thank him for his commitment.” Utermark currently serves as vice president
and general manager of Nucor-Yamato Steel and Nucor Castrip Arkansas. Previously, he served as vice president and general manager of Nucor Steel Texas from 2008 to 2011. He joined the Nucor Steel Texas division in 2004 as a rolling mill and shipping manager. After graduating with a Business
Management degree from Texas A&M University, Chad joined the Nucor team in 1992 during the construction of Nucor’s second sheet mill, Nucor Steel Arkansas. He started out as a roll mill utility worker and spent eight years in production. It was during those years, as an operator and shift supervisor, that Chad gained a strong commitment and loyalty to Nucor’s culture. From 2000 to 2004, he served as a hot mill manager for Nucor Steel Arkansas. Throughout his career, Utermark has
served on several Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE) committees within the Rolling and Finishing Division, and has been a multi-year member of the Steel Manufacturers’ Association. He currently serves on the Nucor Yamato Steel Board of Directors and the Blytheville, Ark., Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee. He has also contributed to his local communities through various activities such as coaching community youth sports and mentoring young adults for youth program initiatives. Utermark joins 26 AISC board members
who contribute a significant amount of time and outstanding service to the success of AISC and the structural steel industry. View a list of all of the officers and directors on AISC’s website:
www.aisc.org
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