TPI Composites Adds Two Executives to Its Leadership Team


Jack Henry added to TPI board; Steve Beaver joins wind energy firm as general counsel

Scottsdale, Ariz. (Sept. 11, 2008) - TPI Composites Inc. announced today that Jack Henry and Steve Beaver have joined the wind energy company. Henry will serve as Chairman of the Audit Committee of the TPI Board of Directors while Beaver will serve as TPI's General Counsel.

"Jack brings a wealth of experience to TPI from his many years interacting and serving on various company boards," said TPI CEO Steven Lockard. "Jack will offer valuable guidance as we continue our rapid growth in the wind energy industry."

Henry founded Sierra Blanca Ventures LLC, a Phoenix-based private investment and advisory firm in 2000. Prior to Sierra Blanca, Henry led the Phoenix operations of accounting titan Arthur Andersen, retiring as managing partner of the Phoenix office in 2000 after 34 years with the company.

"I'm proud to be associated with TPI during this exciting time in the wind industry," said Henry, who also serves as president of the Arizona Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors. "I look forward to seeing the company thrive as they grow and pursue more long-term relationships with key players in the market."

Beaver most recently served as vice president and general counsel of Swift Corporation, the nation's largest truckload carrier with more than $3.5 billion in annual revenue and 22,000 employees in 48 states, Canada and Mexico. Beaver managed all aspects of Swift's corporate legal department. Prior to joining Swift, Beaver practiced in the areas of labor and employment law and commercial litigation in the Phoenix office of Bryan Cave LLP, an international law firm with more than 800 attorneys in 15 offices worldwide.

"Alternative energy is on the mind of everyone right now and I am happy to be a part of this exciting industry and the TPI team," said Beaver. "Wind energy will continue to play a huge role in the future of the U.S. so this opportunity is extremely compelling for me."

About TPI Composites, Inc.
TPI Composites is a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based leading blade supplier to the rapidly expanding wind energy movement. TPI delivers high-quality, cost effective composite solutions through long term partnerships with the industry's leading manufacturers including G.E.Energy and Mitsubishi. The company and its 2,000 employees are also innovators in the transportation and military vehicle markets. TPI operates factories throughout the U.S., Mexico and China. For more information on TPI, go to www.tpicomposites.com.

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