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Sparrows Group has bolstered its position in the renewables sector with the acquisition of Danish wind energy specialist Alpha Offshore Service for an undisclosed sum.
The Aberdeen-headquartered group is already a supplier of capital equipment to the wind energy industry and the deal will “significantly strengthen” its operations and maintenance capabilities in the sector.
Alpha Offshore provides engineering personnel and inspection services, specialising in the delivery of operations and maintenance, as well as supervisory and commissioning services to onshore and offshore wind developments.
The company will continue to be run under the same management as a separate entity within Sparrows Group, “ensuring operational consistency” while providing it with accesstoawiderpoolofexpertise and resources.
Sparrows said yesterday that its engineering and design capability in structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and reliability disci-
0 Stewart Mitchell of Sparrows (left) with Mikkel Lund of Alpha Offshore
STEWART MITCHELL, CEO plines, combined with its global network, would enhance the Danish firm’s existing capability and international presence.
In addition to renewables, the acquisition bolsters the diversity of Sparrows’ existing technical capability across the oil and gas and industrial sectors.
Stewart Mitchell, chief executive at Sparrows, said: “Alpha Offshore is well-respected in the industry and they are a trusted supplier to a number of wind farm operators and turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMS).
“Their specialist in-depth knowledge and experience of in-demand services such as blade and turbine generator repairs, inspections and upgrades makes them a valuable addition to our group.”
He added: “We expect demand for their services to continue to grow as wind developments age and equipment warranty periods expire.”
Mikkel Lund, chief executive of Alpha Offshore, said: “Being
“Alpha Offshore is well-respected in the industry and they are a trusted supplier to a number of wind farm operators.”