Linemar Corp. and German-based NCB Lohmann announced their alliance today to pursue wind turbine components for customers in North America.

Linamar will provide manufacturing infrastructure and machining capabilities to Lohmann customers and others wishing to expand or establish their manufacturing reach to North America. With Lohmann, a leading manufacturer of wind turbine components in Europe.

“We’re pleased to partner with NCB Lohmann on this exciting initiative,” said Linda Hasenfratz, Linamar Chief Executive Officer. “Our advanced machining capabilities, coupled with our global manufacturing expertise complement Lohmann’s robust experience in the wind industry,” she said. “This opportunity also aligns with Linamar’s continued commitment to diversify and expand our business in the renewable energy sector.”

President Obama was gave a speech today on the importance of green energy opportunities as a crucial component for economic growth in rural America and described the current unemployment situation as a “silent crisis.”

Wind power was at the forefront of the speech as he delivered it at the Siemens Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing Plant in Fort Madison, Iowa.

“One study suggests that if we pursue our full potential for wind energy, and everything else goes right, wind could generate as much as 20% of America’s electricity 20 years from now — that’s right 20%,” Obama stated.