Nordex Group to acquire C1 Connections, adding specialist onshore tower engineering expertise
- Patented C1 Wedge Connection™ technology and core engineering team to join the Nordex Group
- Strengthens Nordex’s tower technology and engineering capabilities
The Nordex Group has signed an agreement to acquire C1 Connections, a Dutch engineering company specialised in tower connection technology. The transaction brings a core team with specialist structural engineering expertise into the Nordex Group, together with the patented C1 Wedge Connection onshore technology and the related IP portfolio and know-how.
'C1 Connections adds a differentiated technology and highly specialized expertise that complement our existing capabilities. By combining this innovation with Nordex’s proven turbine and tower expertise, we can broaden the range of solutions available for selected projects and create additional value for our customers,' says José Luis Blanco, CEO of the Nordex Group.
'We have worked for years to make our technology ready for use at industrial scale. Nordex brings turbine and tower engineering and a global customer base, and our team is excited to continue its development as part of the Nordex Group,' says Jasper Winkes, Founder and CEO of C1 Connections.
The parties have agreed not to disclose financial terms. The offshore wind activities are not part of the transaction perimeter and will be continued in a separate, newly established entity.
About C1 Connections
Founded in 2017, and backed by investors Shift Invest and Dolfin Capital, C1 Connections develops the patented C1 Wedge Connection™ for joining wind turbine tower sections. The tubular sections can be manufactured in numerous locations worldwide, helping developers meet local content requirements.
Source: Nordex Group
