APQP4Wind celebrates key highlights from WindEurope 2025
WindEurope 2025 provided an opportunity to engage with stakeholders across the wind industry and highlight how quality practices can support stronger collaboration and more consistent project outcomes. This article presents some of the main takeaways from APQP4Wind’s participation at the fair.
An important message on the official stage
As part of the “Innovations in Turbine Technology” conference session, Eva Rutkowski, APQP4Wind Board Member and Corporate Vice President of Quality & HSE Technology at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, delivered an impactful presentation titled “APQP4Wind: Revolutionizing Wind Farm Technology with Advanced Quality Planning.”
In front of a full audience of more than 400 participants, Eva illustrated how the APQP4Wind framework focuses on creating a mutual understanding of requirements and critical properties through early engagement along the value chain, helping to reduce time to market and lower quality costs.
She emphasized that the entire value chain benefits from this structured qualification process, not only between OEMs and suppliers but also between utilities and OEMs. As the active risk management within APQP4Wind contributes to higher reliability in wind energy systems and ensures customer satisfaction.
Finally, she invited everyone to join the revolution by introducing standards, methods, and tools through APQP4Wind and stressed that the revolution is already gaining momentum with global adoption. Over 9,600 APQP4Wind Manuals have been sold, and 7,400 individuals have completed APQP4Wind courses across 1,600 companies in 50 countries. More than 150 companies are now also members of APQP4Wind, demonstrating strong industry commitment to APQP4Wind's methodology and standards.
The full attendance at the session reflected the growing interest in advanced quality management practices. Thank you to everyone who joined us - we appreciate the engagement and look forward to supporting even more companies on their APQP4Wind journey.
If you missed the presentation, you can download Eva Rutkowski’s presentation here.
Networking with industry leaders
On April 10, APQP4Wind hosted an exclusive networking event, which brought together key industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss the importance of quality in wind projects and explore the benefits of implementing APQP4Wind.The event featured perspectives from influential voices across the wind value chain, including Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Ørsted, Vattenfall, Vestas, KK Wind Solutions, and DNV. Discussions covered critical topics such as quality strategy, supplier collaboration, and competency building.
The event kicked off with a presentation by Eva Rutkowski (Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy), who introduced APQP4Wind’s framework, objectives, and widespread adoption within the industry.
Gert B. Kragh Jacobsen (Ørsted) and Sonny Gajhede (Vattenfall) shared perspectives from a developer’s point of view, highlighting APQP4Wind as a competitive advantage in the wind energy landscape.
Henning Bach Jokumsen (Vestas) and Kim Schmidt Petersen (KK Wind Solutions) focused on the integration of the framework, underlining its importance in enhancing collaboration between customers and suppliers.
Philippe Brodeur (DNV) concluded the presentations alongside Christina (Xi Jingchen) from the APQP4Wind Secretariat, who provided an overview of the APQP4Wind Journey and highlighted the importance of competency development and training in supporting successful framework adoption.
The event wrapped up with a Q&A session and a prize draw, where Cadeler was announced as the winner of a free 2025 Company Membership. Congratulations once again to Cadeler!
If you are interested in receiving the presentation from the Networking Event, please contact us at marketing@apqp4wind.org.
After the event, participating companies such as ArcelorMittal, Cadeler, CS WIND Offshore, DÖRKEN Coatings, Equinor, LAUTEC Group, Øglænd System Group, and many others had the opportunity to connect and exchange ideas on how to further drive quality forward within the wind industry.
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the APQP4Wind Networking Event at WindEurope 2025. We appreciate your valuable insights and interest in the APQP4Wind framework.
Watch the key takeaways from some of our participants and the highlights of the event in this video
Launch of the new digital APQP4Wind Membership Platform
WindEurope 2025 also marked the official launch of the new digital APQP4Wind Member Platform - designed to support members throughout their APQP4Wind Journey. The platform provides streamlined access to essential tools and resources, including:
- The latest version of the APQP4Wind E-Manual and Assessment Tool
- Ready-to-use communication materials
- An up-to-date overview of certified employees
Whether a company is just beginning or scaling its APQP4Wind activities, the platform offers practical support, enabling organizations to implement the methodology more efficiently while staying updated on the latest developments.
Want a guided introduction? Contact the APQP4Wind Secretariat at contact@apqp4wind.org.
Engaging dialogue and valuable connections
Throughout the trade fair, the APQP4Wind Secretariat engaged with both members of the APQP4Wind Community and interested parties, creating valuable opportunities to discuss quality management and the future of the framework. These interactions allowed for meaningful exchanges on the industry's needs, with a shared focus on strengthening quality practices across the wind sector.
It was a pleasure to meet so many industry experts in person and engage in conversations about the importance of quality within the wind energy value chain. These discussions underscored the collective commitment to driving consistency and continuous improvement within the industry.
Thank you to everyone who engaged in insightful conversations, shared your perspectives, and helped grow the APQP4Wind Community. We look forward to what’s next.