The deal is reminiscent of rival press manufacturer KBA's announcement last year that it was exploring solar energy and water treatment technology and marks the growing trend towards diversification amongst the heavy metal manufacturers.

As of November, the nacelles for Aeronautica's 225kw and 750kw wind turbines will be manufactured at Goss' 46,450sqm facility in Durham, New Hampshire.

A spokesman for Goss said the company was looking to do a similar collaboration in the UK, but could not comment further at this time.

A $100,000 (£64,560) job training grant was approved for the press manufacturer's diversification into the wind turbine manufacturing market earlier this year, according to reports.

The grant, which is backed by $1.3m from Goss,  will allow the company to train 115 staff for the new venture.

A company spokesman said printing equipment remains a primary focus for the business.