COMBILIFT ENTERS OFFSHORE WIND SECTOR
Combilift has announced its move into the offshore wind sector with the launch of a new product designed to meet the load handling demands of largescale offshore wind manufacturers. The scale of the requirements of those developing offshore wind equipment has driven the need for bespoke handling solutions across the supply chain. For example, the blades being moved weigh around 70t and are up to 115m long – that’s longer than the Aviva Stadium football pitch. Recognising the unique requirements of the offshore wind sector, Combilift has spent over two years developing the technology for the Combi-LC (Combilift Load-Carrier). The new product allows for the movement of wind turbine blades and towers through production stages and to storage locations.
The equipment involves two vehicles working in tandem, communicating and operating simultaneously to secure the load at both ends and move it safely to another location. Combilift expects to generate over €50 million in revenue per year in this market segment by 2026.
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Michael McDonnell Managing Editor of Irish Construction Industry Magazine & Plan Magazine
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