Broadwind Energy to Buy Red Wolf, Boost Inorganic Growth

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Premium industrial products company, Broadwind Energy, Inc. (BWEN - Free Report) recently declared that it would acquire Red Wolf Company, LLC (Red Wolf), for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is currently subject to definitive agreements’ execution and would likely close on Feb 1, 2017.

Over the last one year, shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock recorded a return of 80.27% – outperforming 36.61% return provided by the Zacks categorized Machinery-General Industrial industry.

Inside the Headlines

Red Wolf is a privately owned kitter, fabricator and assembler of industrial systems, chiefly assisting the worldwide gas turbine market. The company offers its services primarily in the after-market space, where it supports massive global installed base of utility-scale natural gas-fired turbines.

The Red Wolf buyout is likely to expand Broadwind Energy’s market reach across different geographies and boost its existing customer relationships. Moreover, the move would diversify and reinforce the company’s existing product portfolio, moving ahead.

Broadwind Energy would be conducting Red Wolf’s operations in Sanford, North California.

Over the last 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the stock remained unchanged for both 2016 and 2017.

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