GE's wind power branch adds gas turbine company to its roster
GE Vernova, Inc. announced March 3 that it has completed its acquisition of Woodward, Inc.’s heavy duty gas turbine combustion parts business based in Greenville, S.C. This acquisition plays an important role in GE Vernova's strategy to invest in U.S. manufacturing and employment, while also strengthening its domestic supply chain.
“The completion of this acquisition adds resilience to our supply chain, aiming to deliver greater value to our customers and the energy sector,” said Eric Gray, President & CEO, GE Vernova’s Gas Power business. “I’m excited to now officially welcome these experts to the GE Vernova team and integrate them into our business.”
Combustion parts like those manufactured by these experts play an integral role in GE Vernova’s industry-leading gas turbines, supporting customers’ ability to meet growing energy demands from load growth, data centers and other areas.
The close of this acquisition is in addition to the Company’s previously announced plans to invest more than $160 million and hire more than 650 new employees at its Greenville facility which has had a strong presence in South Carolina for more than 50 years.
The team will be led by Shane Long, Global Supply Chain Leader, GE Vernova’s Gas Power business. GE Vernova acquired all assets related to Woodward, Inc.’s Greenville site, and the financial terms of the acquisition are not being disclosed.