Hull firm signs strategic alliance to support growth

Rix Renewables has signed a new strategic alliance agreement with RES to look for opportunities in the offshore wind marketing in the UK and Ireland.

The Hull-based business will help deliver operation and maintenance services for Res the world’s largest independent renewable energy company.

Under the new agreement the two firms will collaborate on operating offeshore wind projects and pool resources, expertise and market knowledge. It’s expected that Rix will provide both vessels and technicians to complement the energy company’s own asset management, technician, engineering and operational control staff.

The aim of this agreement is to help both businesses’ expand their footprint in the offshore market.

James Doyle, managing director at Rix Renewables, said: “As a trusted supplier to the offshore wind industry, we have worked with RES on a number of projects over recent years.

“This has highlighted the close synergies between the two organisations and has led to the decision to consolidate our working relationship via a strategic alliance.

“We are delighted to put our partnership on this new footing as it will enable us collaborate more closely in delivering safe and scalable solutions to the offshore sector.”

Rob Fradley, head of offshore at RES, said: “This alliance will help both companies accelerate investment in offshore wind projects by freeing up additional resources and pooling our combined market experience. Both companies bring strong track records of delivering excellent results in the offshore market and we look forward to collaborating on future projects.”

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