Hempel and Rope Partner Collaborate to Provide Coating Services

May 19, 2011

Leading wind industry experts join forces to cut tower maintenance costs, increase reliability

Two leading wind industry experts – HEMPEL USA Inc. and Rope Partner, Inc. — have partnered to provide full-service maintenance to the wind turbine market for infield tower coating repair and maintenance.

When coatings repair and maintenance is required on your turbine, HEMPEL the world leader in the supply of high-performance, environmental friendly coating systems, can provide a complete package with professional survey followed with inspection and repair – internal and external – through the industry-leading services of Rope Partner. HEMPEL guarantees all repair performance whether towers are in the field or out of service.

HEMPEL coatings protect more than 50% of wind turbines operating on and offshore. With more than 95 years of experience and eight R&D centres around the world, HEMPEL is uniquely positioned to produce high-quality coatings to protect structures even in the most aggressive environments.

Rope Partner is the premier provider of turbine maintenance, repair, and inspection services requiring specialized access. Since 2001 in the U.S. (and 1998 in Europe), Rope Partner’s rapid- response WindCorps™ technicians have partnered with clients to deliver cost-effective, environmentally responsible solutions, resulting in increased turbine availability and operational longevity.

HEMPEL and Rope Partner share an environmentally friendly approach that provides customers with cost-effective solutions to maintenance that keeps wind turbines online longer, producing a reliable supply of clean energy.

For more information visit HEMPEL USA Inc

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