UK onshore wind logistics outfit Collett & Sons has reached an agreement to acquire the specialist wind turbine equipment business of Plant Speed.
Bristol-based Plant Speed’s entire fleet of super wing carriers, extendable trailers and lift adapters have been acquired by Collett.
Collett said that, with multiple wind energy projects scheduled throughout 2022, it took the opportunity to expand its wind turbine fleet, adding Nooteboom super wing carriers, quadruple extendable blade trailers and lift adapters, alongside several specialist adapters including gyrostat tables, loading beds and tower hooks.
The addition of the new equipment increases Collett’s carrying capacity and adds to its diverse fleet, providing a “definitive range of specialist equipment with which to undertake wind farm development projects”.
Collett managing director David Collett said: “with several projects scheduled, and currently underway, this move sees Collett strengthen our market position.
“Having worked in the renewable energy industry for many years, the acquisition of this new trailer equipment is a decisive move for Collett, and one which significantly increases our wind turbine carrying capabilities.”