Will Bring Global Manufacturing and Operations Experience

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- TPI Composites, Inc. today announced Stephen Bransfield has joined its board of directors. Bransfield, a 37-year veteran of General Electric brings his operations and manufacturing experience to TPI, based upon his 12 years with GE Energy and 25 years with GE Aircraft Engines and GE Aerospace.  Most recently, Bransfield served as vice president of global supply chain for GE Energy where he was responsible for the manufacturing and purchasing of power generation equipment including gas, steam, wind and hydro turbines and generators. His responsibilities included leading more than 12,000 employees and managing more than 100 global factories.

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"Steve's extensive background in international manufacturing in high-growth environments will help TPI manage its plan to increase the company's global footprint as a leading supplier to the wind, transportation and military vehicle markets," said TPI CEO Steve Lockard.

Prior to GE Energy, Bransfield served as general manager of GE Aircraft Engines in Lynn, Massachusetts where he was responsible for the operations of five factories in the U.S. and Canada and for overseeing 6,000 employees.

"I look forward to joining the TPI team as the U.S. continues its path toward a cleaner, more diversified energy portfolio," said Bransfield. "I believe the company is well positioned to be a significant part of the U.S. renewable supply chain as well as expand its operations around the world."

Bransfield resides in Bonita Springs, Florida and currently serves on the Board of DHA Holdings. He formerly served on the Board of Trustees Clarkson University, Emma Willard School, Proctors Theatre and Capital District Hospice.  He is a graduate of Boston College with a degree in Operations Research with an MBA from Suffolk University.

About TPI Composites, Inc.

TPI Composites is a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based leading blade supplier to the rapidly expanding wind energy industry. TPI delivers high-quality, cost effective composite solutions through long term partnerships with the industry's leading manufacturers including G.E. Energy and Mitsubishi Power Systems. The company is also an innovator in the transportation and military vehicle markets. TPI operates factories throughout the U.S., Mexico and China. For more information on TPI, go to www.tpicomposites.com.

SOURCE TPI Composites, Inc.

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