Nearing Visabeira reinforces presence in wind with acquisition of Anywind

A Nearing Visabeira, a subsidiary of the Visabeira Group, concluded a strategic investment that gives it a majority position in Anywind, a company specialized in engineering and solutions for the wind power sector, whose business value has not been disclosed.

According to the information provided by the companies, the investment aims to accelerate the expansion of Nearing Visabeira in the renewable energy sector and strengthen capacity in wind infrastructure, and Anywind is intended to play a central role in the development and implementation of the group’s ‘onshore’ and ‘offshore’ projects in various international markets.

With 23 years of activity, Anywind provides services throughout the life cycle of renewable energy assets, including consulting, engineering, equipment supply, installation, operation, maintenance, dismantling and recycling.

The company has an international presence, particularly in Spain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Croatia and Germany.

According to the information disclosed, integration will allow Nearing Visabeira to extend the offer of solutions to customers, combining technical skills and operational experience.

In the new shareholder model, Anywind will maintain the management, technical identity and specialization team, benefiting from the scale and international presence of Nearing Visabeira.

The founders of Anywind, José Almeida and António Patricio, will remain co-owners and management team, according to the company.

Cited in the statement, Nearing Visabeira's Executive President, Nuno Terras Marques, considered the acquisition another step in the strategy of growth and diversification of the group in the energy sector, to build an international platform of reference in the provision of services for renewable energy.

Nearing Visabeira operates in 11 countries, including Portugal, and employs more than 8,000 people, according to the information disclosed.