FairWind has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Japanese turbine operations and maintenance specialist Wind Energy Partners (WEP).
The partnership will bring together the company’s on- and offshore installation, pre-assembly and service expertise with WEP’s preventative maintenance, blade maintenance, and repair experience.
The partnership marks the latest phase in FairWind’s Asia Pacific growth strategy following the announcement in December that FairWind acquired Cosmic Group, an Australian wind installation and maintenance provider.
Founded in 2020, WEP is headquartered in Yokohama with seven additional strategic bases across the country. Through the collaboration, FairWind will gain access to WEP’s established local network, infrastructure and regulatory expertise in Japan, while WEP will benefit from FairWind’s global experience in onshore and offshore wind installation and maintenance.
The partnership will enable the two companies to provide enhanced service reliability, faster response times, and innovative solutions to the Japanese wind market.
“This partnership is a significant milestone for FairWind as we expand our footprint in Asia Pacific. Japan’s wind sector is still in its relative infancy when compared to Europe, but with strong government support and increasing investment driving expansion, there is considerable opportunity for FairWind and WEP to support the growing number of onshore and offshore turbines,” said Matt Crossan, APAC regional director at FairWind.
“FairWind’s proven track record and commitment to quality align perfectly with WEP’s mission. The alliance reflects the growing demand for specialized wind turbine maintenance services in Japan and we are excited to build on our current relationship to drive greater safety and reliability across our customers assets,” said Kaoru Saito, president of WEP.
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