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• Vestas in Pueblo considering cutting employee hours

  December 12, 2012 6:47 PM

  We first told you last night about hours being cut at Vestas in Brighton. Now those same cuts could be coming to the company in Pueblo. It would take hours from 40 to 32 hours a week. Wind energy companies across the country are going through a slowdown in business.... more »

• More layoffs at Vestas, this time in Brighton

  August 21, 2012 5:46 PM

  Vestas is laying off more Colorado workers, as uncertainty remains over whether a U.S. wind production tax credit will be extended. The latest cuts are at a plant in Brighton that makes nacelles, which house components of a wind turbine. The Danish wind turbine manufacturer said today that the cuts... more »

• Colorado lawmakers try to save wind tax credit

  February 7, 2012 4:25 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado lawmakers from both parties are trying to save a federal incentive for the wind industry. Eight members of the congressional delegation signed a letter Tuesday asking for an extension of the wind energy production tax credit. A conference committee is negotiating the fate of the... more »

• Bennet tours Vestas factory in Pueblo

  March 22, 2011 7:54 PM

  U.S. Senator Michael Bennet was in Pueblo today to tour the Vestas wind tower factory. The junior senator wanted to learn more about Vestas' training program at Pueblo Community College and the company's future. Vestas projects wind energy production will increase in the U.S. by about 40% in the... more »

• Fierce wind too much for Pueblo turbine

  March 22, 2011 4:37 PM

  You'd think all this wind would be great to produce energy, but even wind power generators can only tolerate so much.In Pueblo, the iconic wind turbine in front of the Vestas factory has been temporarily shut down because of the ferocious wind. Vestas says its towers usually need wind... more »

• OSHA cites Vestas for safety violations

  January 28, 2011 4:54 PM

  Government safety regulators have found several rule violations at the Pueblo Vestas wind tower plant related to an accident that killed an employee last October. John Keel, 21, was pinned between a forklift and a train while helping load wind towers on a rail car. OSHA investigated and... more »

• Vestas reports record sales year, add jobs

  January 18, 2011 6:55 PM

  2010 was a good year for the wind tower manufacturing company Vestas , which is based in Denmark and has a factory in Pueblo. Vestas received 15 orders from the United States and Canada last year. This marks its best sales performance in North America, since it entered the market... more »

• Vestas hits record sales in North America

  January 18, 2011 12:29 PM

  2010 was a good year for the wind tower manufacturing company Vestas , which is based in Denmark and has a factory in Pueblo. Vestas received 15 orders from the United States and Canada last year. This marks its best sales performance in North America, since it entered the market... more »

• Vestas sells more wind generators

  December 16, 2010 4:46 PM

  Vestas has received an order for 44 wind turbines to be installed near American Falls, Idaho for Ridgeline Energy. "We look forward to working with Ridgeline on its Rockland wind energy project," said Martha Wyrsch, President of Vestas Americas. "Ridgeline is a highly respected and experienced developer of commercial-scale... more »

• Vestas gets another order

  December 9, 2010 2:11 PM

  Vestas has received an order for 24 wind turbines for a project near Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. "Minnesota is one of the leading states for wind power, and we are excited to help create more clean, reliable energy here," said Martha Wyrsch, President of Vestas Americas. This is Vestas'... more »

• Worker injured at Pueblo Vestas plant

  November 19, 2010 11:22 AM

  One worker was injured in an accident at the Vestas plant in Pueblo this morning. Nathan Grahm, 20, was reportedly working on a section of a tower when he fell, badly injuring one hand. Grahm also had injuries to a hip and arm. He was taken to a hospital in... more »

• Mississippi man killed in accident at Vestas Plant

  October 27, 2010 3:53 PM

  A Mississippi man has been killed in what police call a "terrible accident" at the Vestas wind tower factory in Pueblo. The Pueblo County Coroner has identified the man as John Keel, 21. Sgt. Eric Bravo with the Pueblo Police Department says Keel was helping crews load towers on a... more »

• Salazar visits Vestas, lifts drilling ban

  October 12, 2010 8:32 PM

  U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is lifting the ban on deep water oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. The former U.S. Senator from Colorado spoke about the issue as he kicked off a national renewable energy tour on Tuesday. His first stop was the Vestas wind tower factory in... more »

• Vestas marks official opening of Pueblo factory

  October 12, 2010 12:15 PM

  Vestas Wind Systems is officially celebrating the opening of its new Colorado factory with a visit from Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. Salazar's visit Tuesday at the wind tower factory in Pueblo is the first stop on his national renewable energy tour. The Danish wind turbine manufacturer's factory in Pueblo... more »

• Gov. Ritter to visit Vestas European headquarters

  September 29, 2010 8:40 AM

  Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter is heading to Denmark and Finland this week. His office says he will promote Colorado clean-tech jobs. Among his destinations is the world headquarters of Vestas Wind Systems in Denmark. Vestas is building four production plants in Colorado, including one in Pueblo, that will employ... more »

• Governor travels to Denmark to push Colorado business opportunities

  September 28, 2010 6:41 PM

  Governor Bill Ritter will travel to Denmark and Finland this week to promote renewable energy companies and to visit the Vestas Wind Systems world headquarters. Vestas is the world's largest manufacturer of wind turbines and has made Colorado its North American manufacturing hub with a plant in northern Colorado... more »

• Gov. Bill Ritter in Pueblo today

  September 2, 2010 8:49 AM

  Gov. Bill Ritter will visit Vestas Towers plant in Pueblo this morning, where he'll discuss Colorado's leadership in the New Energy Economy. Vestas, maker of wind generators, is hosting more than 100 international investors and journalists for the company's bi-annual Capital Markets Day. more »

• Sen. Mark Udall to visit Colorado Springs, Pueblo

  August 26, 2010 2:27 PM

  If you want to tell Sen. Mark Udall how Congress should be running the county, you'll get your chance Friday and Saturday. The senator has events planned in both Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Sen. Udall will begin his events with a field hearing of the Senate's Special Committee on... more »

• Hundreds of jobs available at Pueblo job fair

  July 22, 2010 9:53 AM

  A major job fair is being held today at the Pueblo Convention Center. A total of 36 companies, temp agencies and other organizations are expected to take part. Vestas needs to hire 182 workers at its wind turbine factory in Pueblo. Open positions: welders, plasma cutters, painters and assemblers.... more »

• Vestas lands big contract

  July 21, 2010 5:48 PM

  WINDSOR, Colo. (AP) - Vestas Wind Systems says it has received its largest order for wind turbines for a single site, and a majority of the parts will be manufactured in Colorado. The Danish company said Wednesday that it received an order for 190 turbines for Terra-Gen's Alta Wind... more »

• Vestas job fair Thursday: 182 positions

  July 21, 2010 12:36 PM

  Vestas will hold a job fair in Pueblo Thursday. The company plans to hire 182 workers at its wind turbine factory in Pueblo. Open positions: welders, plasma cutters, painters and assemblers. The job fair will be held at the Pueblo Convention Center Thursday, July 22, 11 am -... more »

• Vestas looking to hire 182 workers in Pueblo

  July 13, 2010 3:42 PM

  Vestas is looking to hire 182 more workers in Pueblo. This information was announced Tuesday, during a media tour at the wind turbine manufacturing plant, located south of Pueblo. The company is looking for people who are who are skilled in plasma cutting, welding and painting according to Tony Knopp... more »

• Vestas looking to hire more workers for Pueblo plant

  July 13, 2010 12:05 PM

  Here's what I'm working on today. Pueblo's wind turbine factory, Vestas is looking to hire more workers. Right now, Vestas employees 283 workers in Pueblo. According to an article on the company's website there are plans to hire additional workers, who are skilled in plasma cutting, welding and painting. Vestas... more »

• Pueblo employer Vestas continues expansion

  July 7, 2010 8:24 AM

  Vestas Wind Systems plans to open a research and development office in Louisville that will employ up to 240 people over the next several years. Vestas already has operations in three Colorado communities, including Pueblo. The Danish company announced its new plans Tuesday during the Louisville City Council meeting.... more »

• Gov. Ritter in Texas for wind energy conference

  May 24, 2010 10:24 AM

  Gov. Bill Ritter is in Dallas attending the 2010 American Wind Energy Association's Windpower Conference. The governor is promoting Colorado's New Energy Economy. The conference is expected to attract more than 23,000 attendees and 1,500 exhibitors over four days. Wind industry leaders from around the world are showcasing energy,... more »

• Pueblo wind turbine factory builds first tower

  October 19, 2009 3:45 PM

  Pueblo's new $240 million wind turbine factory has started production. On Monday, Vestas held a christening ceremony to celebrate the first tower built by workers. "They used to christen ships as a favor to the gods to bring success to the crew, for good luck. We're tapping back on... more »