3rd of February, 2025

Muehlhan Wind Service acquires Outside Academy

The global wind service company, Muehlhan Wind Service (MWS), announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the Portuguese training provider, Outside Academy.

MWS employs more than 3000 wind turbine technicians across 35+ countries and aims to enhance their ability to develop and educate highly skilled wind turbine specialists, cementing their position as a market leader in the wind service industry.

“Driven by our core principles of quality and safety, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the very best: a fully renovated training center paired with the expertise of skilled professionals. This combination creates an extensive range of scenarios designed to simulate real-world situations across relevant sectors. Joining forces with MWS provides us with the resources and support necessary to reach our goals.” – Bruno Gouveia, CEO, Outside Academy.

“We are pleased to welcome Outside Academy to our growing MWS family. We have worked closely with Outside Academy during the past years. Consequently, we are convinced that their expertise in safety, quality, and innovative training aligns perfectly with our values and commitment to excellence. This acquisition strengthens our dedication to delivering world-class training and safety standards for our workforce. We look forward to building on this strong foundation together.” – Søren Høffer, CEO, Muehlhan Wind Service.

About Outside Academy

In 2020, Outside Academy took its first steps into the world of training. Outside Academy is a leading training provider in Porto, Portugal, specializing in high-risk work safety and prevention. With a fully renovated facility offering diverse simulated industrial scenarios, the academy provides top-tier instruction in areas such as Working at Heights, Rope Access, Confined Spaces, and Operation of Lifting Equipment. Their team consists of highly experienced senior technicians across various safety sectors. Outside Academy holds certifications from IRATA, DGERT, GWO, and ITRA, emphazing their commitment to quality and safety in professional training.

About Muehlhan Wind Service

Founded in 2017, Muehlhan Wind Service (MWS) is an independent full-scope service provider delivering onshore and offshore wind turbine installation and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) solutions to wind energy clients in more than 35 countries worldwide. Our global footprint enables us to tap into a vast potential of talent and experience. Wherever your wind project takes you, we deploy the right team with the right skills to ensure success.

 

For more information, please contact:

Søren Høffer, CEO, [email protected], tlf. +45 29891313

Thomas Andersen, CSO, [email protected], tlf. +45 51788665