Ainscough completes Windcon deal

Windcon Energy Services was founded by John Fabby in 2001. Starting out as a localised provider of wind turbine erection and maintenance services, it quickly expanded into North American and European markets carving a position as one of the most trusted and respected service providers in the market place. The company is now part of the Ainscough group of companies, which includes Ainscough Crane Hire. The business will trade as Ainscough Wind Energy Services (AWES).
Neil Partridge, managing director of Ainscough said: "We have been working with a number of wind energy providers for several years, supplying cranes to assist with the installation and maintenance of wind turbines. As the demand for wind power has grown, so has our involvement in the sector. With the lifting capability of Ainscough Crane Hire behind it, AWES provides a complete package to the wind energy market where we can lift, build and service wind turbines. No other company offers a turnkey solution like it."
AWES will continue to be headquartered in Cornwall with founder John Fabby remaining as shareholder and director. All existing employees of Windcon will continue in their roles as part of AWES.
Fabby added: "I am delighted that Windcon has a sustainable future as part of Ainscough and I am pleased to partner with a group that shares our passion for people and has strong business ethics and principles."
AWES will continue to provide a host of maintenance support services to all major wind-turbine manufacturers along with lift services, blade inspections and fall arrest systems to wind farm owners and operators. The company employs the largest bank of specialist labour technicians in the UK and has direct access to over 470 cranes nationwide.