This week: Interview with Armin Baum, Managing Director of Balsatec GmbH Co.KG

Windfair: Is the Wind Energy Industry a priority for your company? How so?

Armin Baum: Balsa wood - the core material in the composite sector is gaining in importance because of its sustainable production.Decades of experience could be a big chance for Balsa Tec to capture a new market.


Windfair: How many employees does your company have?

Armin Baum:Together with the people working in our production mill in Ecuador there are 80 employees. The Balsa products are manufactured in Ecuador, according to our customers' requirements, shipped and distributed all over the world. In Germany a warehouse is located in order to supply our European customers as fast as possible.

Windfair: How many dedicated to Wind Energy?

Armin Baum:One third of our employees are mainly working for this upcoming branch.


Windfair: Do you have any new or upcoming Wind Energy Products or Services?
Armin Baum:Our products are permanently developed further in order to improve and to guarantee best quality.


Windfair: Do you have any special training programs for your employees?

Armin Baum:In Ecuador our trainees will be educated in form of a "dual system". They have the possibility of acquiring special knowledge of Balsa wood by attending school or by working in the production plant.


Windfair: Tell us about your future developments. What can we expect in the next year or two?

Armin Baum:We look upon our chances favourably. Thanks to many years of experience in the modelling sector we are able to impart a basic knowledge to our customers.
I know for sure that Balsa Tec is good business partner for Balsa wood, the core material.