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FairWind strengthens Americas presence with acquisition of US-based Rope Partner

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FairWind, a global leader in wind turbine installation and service, has acquired US-based rope access specialist Rope Partner in a deal that will accelerate the company’s growth strategy in the Americas.

Colorado-based Rope Partner is a leading provider of at-height maintenance, inspection and performance enhancement services. The company specialises in blade repair, turbine cleaning and inspection and warranty verification services that support asset life extension and operational safety. Rope Partner's WindCorps technicians are the driving force behind the company's relationships with more than 40 blue chip wind energy asset owners and OEMs, and have built an unparalleled quality and safety record across more than two decades of operations.

With more than 20 years’ experience, Rope Partner also delivers comprehensive rope access technician training at its purpose-built facility in Denver, Colorado. All courses are certified by the US-based Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT). The company currently employs 135 people.

The acquisition significantly expands FairWind’s service offering in the Americas, enabling the delivery of integrated installation and maintenance solutions while leveraging Rope Partner’s established local client base, regional expertise, training capabilities, and its dedicated highly specialised technicians.

Stewart Mitchell, CEO at FairWind commented: “The US wind sector has seen rapid growth in recent years, and Rope Partner brings highly specialised expertise in blade repair and at-height services that directly complement our core capabilities. By combining our global experience in turbine installation and service with Rope Partner’s technical strengths, we are in a strong position to scale our presence and further support customers with high-quality solutions across the full lifecycle of assets.

“Rope Partner’s established training programmes will also enable us to further invest in developing a highly skilled, safety-driven workforce in the United States. As demand for wind energy continues to grow, access to qualified technicians will be critical to maintaining high standards across the industry and we look forward to driving this activity.”

Eric Stanfield, CEO at Rope Partner, said: "Joining FairWind not only strengthens our position in the North American renewables market but opens up exciting opportunities for growth as part of a world-leading wind energy company. We are looking forward to reaching new markets, bringing greater capability to our clients, and playing a bigger role in the global transition to sustainable energy, all while upholding the excellent safety and quality reputation that both companies have built over the years.”

FairWind has a workforce of more than 2,000 people in more than 40 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Oceania. The business provides complete lifecycle solutions for the installation and maintenance of onshore and offshore wind turbines around the world.

Issued on behalf of FairWind by Callum Shirreffs - callum.shirreffs@bigpartnership.co.uk

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About FairWind

FairWind is a provider of complete solutions for the installation and service of onshore and offshore wind turbines to the global renewables market. The company was established in 2008 and is headquartered in Vejle, Denmark. It operates in more than 40 countries worldwide across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Oceania.

Website: https://fairwind.com/en/

 

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