Certek, a UK-based industrial services group, has acquired GEV Wind Power, a global provider of wind turbine maintenance services, in a move the company says will strengthen its position in the renewable energy sector.
Headquartered in East Yorkshire, GEV delivers inspection, monitoring, rope-access and maintenance services to onshore and offshore wind turbines across North America, Europe, the UK, and Australia. The company carries out over 300 projects annually through a network of more than 500 technicians.
The acquisition will bring Certek’s pro-forma group revenue to over £100 million, according to a company statement. Certek, founded in 2024 by David Harrison, describes itself as an employee-owned business focused on companies with strong compliance and safety standards.
The deal is supported financially through a partnership with Macquarie Capital Principal Finance, a division of the global Macquarie Group. The investment is intended to facilitate GEV’s continued growth in key markets and contribute to the broader energy transition.
GEV’s existing leadership team, including founder and CEO David Fletcher, will remain in place following the transaction. Fletcher said the acquisition will help the company expand its client support infrastructure and maintain its focus on safety and performance.
“Our business plays a critical role in supporting the generation of clean energy, as we actively maintain the operational performance of wind turbines and help to reduce downtime,” Fletcher said. “With Certek’s backing, we will continue to increase our support infrastructure for our clients.”
GEV previously partnered in 2019 with Bridges Fund Management, a specialist in sustainable and impact investing. During that period, GEV completed the acquisitions of Denmark-based Wind Power Lab and Australia’s Rigcom, both of which expanded its technological and geographical reach.
Certek CEO David Harrison noted the strategic importance of the acquisition in the context of growing global demand for renewable energy.
“This acquisition is a landmark deal for our young but rapidly growing business,” Harrison said. “We believe our partnership will help GEV to realise numerous growth opportunities, backed by our focused, strategic investment approach.”
