2011 WIND INDUSTRY in gERMany - Wind-Energy-Market

SuppliersBalluff GmbHBalluff, a leading manufacturer of sensors, combines more than 20 years of experiencein the wind industry with continuous innovation. Solutions tailored specifically tothe industry and highly reliable components are helping to improve the efficiency andavailability of turbines over the long term.A decision for Balluff is a decision forreliability and a secure future.Balluff GmbHAddress Schurwaldstr. 973765 NeuhausenFederal state Baden-Württemberg / GermanyPhone +49 (0) 07158 / 173 - 0Fax +49 (0) 07158 / 69154E-Mail balluff@balluff.deWebwww.balluff.deProfileCategoryControlling, cables andswitchgear cabinetsSuppliers of electrical andelectronic componentsTurnover € 250 millionEmployees 2,180Founding year 1921Solutions from the market leaderToday, wind turbines are high-efficiency,high-tech power stations. However, thetarget of 99 % availability can only beachieved if all components are fail-safeand extremely reliable.Balluff is the right choice because thecompany’s specialists have been workingsuccessfully with leading representativesof the industry for more than two decades.As a result, the company has developed abroad-based knowledge pool that’s specificallytailored to the wind energy industry.Those who use this knowledge hold the keyto more efficient wind farms with increasedlongevity.Keeping the turbines running:reliable inputfor turbine managementAll our efforts are focused on increasingturbine efficiency and availability stillfurther whilst preventing overload. Balluffsensors therefore guarantee the best possibleand most reliable management ofwind turbines, the result of optimiseddevelopment processes and unusually highquality.High-quality components also allow thelife of the turbines to be prolonged beyonda period of 20 years. No matter where thewind turbine is located, Balluff is close athand.Balluff produces in Europe, North America,South America and Asia – but always to thesame high Balluff standards – the basis ofour consistently high quality. The companyhas sales offices in over 50 countries,where as you might expect it communicatesin the national language.Anyone using this worldwide network andordering at local level gets simpler procurementprocesses and shorter lead times.60 Wind industry in germany