Specialist Marine Consultants (SMC), an OEG Renewables business, has launched a turbine blade maintenance service.
SMC Blades is headed by a management team with over 25 years’ experience in the market.
The new division will focus on the provision of blade maintenance and repair services to the turbine market both on and offshore.
With further growth in wind capacity expected in the coming years, there will be an increasing need for blade maintenance to ensure optimum operational effectiveness of turbines.
Richard Hughes is the new division’s operations director and Bryn Roberts is technical director.
SMC Blades will be headquartered in Chester servicing clients globally.
SMC managing director Dean Coates said: “This new service further expands the range of specialist services and the value proposition that OEG Renewables and SMC can offer to our clients globally.
“As the global wind market continues to expand, underpinned by strong market drivers, this positions our business as a leader in ensuring the future operational effectiveness of wind assets.”
Hughes added: “We look forward to firmly establishing SMC Blades as a market leader, offering our customers a best-in-class service through a combination of business excellence and innovation.
“We have some exciting developments in the pipeline and announcements to make in the coming weeks.”