AMSC Windtec GmbH - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
Reference Code: GDAE13327SA Publication Date: APR 2011
Lakeside B08 Phone +43 463 4446040 Revenue NA
Klagenfurt Fax +43 463 444604444 Net Profit NA
9020 Website www.amsc-windtec.com Employees NA
Austria Exchange Industry Alternative Energy
Company Overview
AMSC Windtec GmbH (Windtec) is an Austria-based wind energy company. It engages in the design and development of
complete electrical systems for wind turbine applications. The company’s major offerings include power converters, mechanical
engineering services, electrical engineering services, software engineering services, control systems, and drive train solutions. In
addition the company engages in development and licensing of customized wind turbines for self-manufacturing. The company's
other solutions include D-VAR systems, which comprises an integrated array of AMSC’s power module power converters.
Key Executives SWOT Analysis
Name Title AMSC Windtec GmbH, SWOT Analysis
Dr. Greg Yurek Chief Executive Officer, Strengths Weaknesses
American
Superconductor Innovative Business Model Limited Management Layers
Corporation
John Wang General Manager, AMSC Strategic Alliances Lack of Presence in Major Wind
China Energy Markets
Source: Company Website, Primary and Secondary
Research, GlobalData
Opportunities Threats
Key Competitors New Contracts in Emerging Markets Expiration of Production Tax Credits
in Germany
Nordex SE Increasing Global Offshore Wind
Suzlon Energy Limited Market Changing Technological Trends
REpower Systems AG
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Source: Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research, GlobalData
Gamesa Corporacion Tecnologica, S.A.
Source: Company Website, Primary and Secondary
Research, GlobalData
Recent Developments
Aug 24, 2010: AMSC Receives Initial Wind Turbine Electrical Control Systems Order From Inox Wind
Apr 21, 2010: AMSC Receives Follow On Order For Wind Turbine Power Electronic Components From
Hyundai Heavy Industries
Feb 01, 2010: AMSC Receives Order For Wind Turbine Electrical Control Systems From SBW
Jan 26, 2010: AMSC Receives Initial Order For Wind Turbine Core Electrical Components From XJ Group
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research, GlobalData
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
List of Tables .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Section 1 - About the Company ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
AMSC Windtec GmbH - Key Facts ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
AMSC Windtec GmbH - Key Employees ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
AMSC Windtec GmbH - Major Products and Services .................................................................................................................................................. 6
AMSC Windtec GmbH - History ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
AMSC Windtec GmbH - Locations And Subsidiaries..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Head Office.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Other Locations & Subsidiaries ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Section 2 – Company Analysis ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
AMSC Windtec GmbH - Business Description............................................................................................................................................................... 9
AMSC Windtec GmbH - SWOT Analysis ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
SWOT Analysis - Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
AMSC Windtec GmbH - Strengths ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Strength - Innovative Business Model............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Strength - Strategic Alliances.......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Strength - Synergy through AMSC.................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Strength - Proprietary Technology .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
AMSC Windtec GmbH - Weaknesses ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Weakness - Limited Management Layers....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Weakness - Lack of Presence in Major Wind Energy Markets ....................................................................................................................... 11
AMSC Windtec GmbH - Opportunities .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Opportunity - New Contracts in Emerging Markets......................................................................................................................................... 11
Opportunity - Increasing Global Offshore Wind Market ...