Bladt Industries has entered into a partnership with US-based engineering outfit Burns & McDonnell for the supply of steel, concrete and electrical components for US offshore wind projects.
The strategic alliance aims to create local jobs and economic benefits by providing local resources, labour and equipment to help meet state and developer goals and policies at or near port facilities along the Eastern Seaboard.
Through the alliance with Bladt, AZCO, a union construction contractor and steel fabricator which is part of the Burns & McDonnell family of companies, will provide on-site production and assembly services as well as steel fabrication capabilities for the alliance.
Bladt and Burns & McDonnell will continue to look to engage diverse businesses as part of the partnership.
Bladt Industries CEO Anders Soe-Jensen said: “Burns & McDonnell is recognised as an industry leader in the US transmission and power delivery markets.
“With Burns & McDonnell having the ability to deliver projects in the US, combined with Bladt’s long track record and position as a central player in the green energy transition, our alliance can offer a unique solution to offshore wind developers looking to combine industry experience and local sourcing in the US offshore wind marketplace.”
AZCO president Brett Williams added: “With the alliance, our team has the right blend of experience with east coast building trades, offshore wind manufacturing and large project execution.
“As the US becomes a new and strategic market for offshore wind, we are well positioned to deliver on these large-scale projects.”