Swedish outfit Dellner Brakes has acquired German wind turbine brake specialist JHS.
Dellner Brakes JHS will exhibit under the new moniker at WindEnergy Hamburg next week in Germany.
The company produces lightweight brakes (pictured) and yaw sliding bearings for wind turbines.
Dellner Brakes JHS wind business head Kai Kolker said: “This merger will allow us to continue serving our customers and grow our business and in the wind sector.
“Dellner Brakes’ business philosophy fits excellently with our own, being customer oriented with operational flexibility, quick decision making and a true focus on technology and quality.
“We are delighted to be merging with Dellner Brakes and I am personally excited to be a part of this new group. I am looking forward to building the business together with our new partners.”
Dellner Brakes chief executive Marcus Aberg said: “Wind energy, both on and offshore, is an area where we are very keen to expand. Our acquisition of JHS will help us consolidate our position in this important and growing sector, complementing our existing core markets of marine, industrial, cranes and winches, oil and gas.
“JHS is the perfect partner for Dellner Brakes as we share a pioneering, innovative approach to technological advancement, as well as a focus on the development of high quality products that truly meet the changing requirements of our customers and markets.”