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Flender opens new facility in Sydney, Australia

12 September 2023, Published under Cement News

German drive specialist Flender has expanded its operations with a new facility in Sydney, Australia. The move is designed to tap into Australia’s role in the global ramp-up of renewable energies, according to the company. With its Winergy brand for wind turbine drives, and industrial drive portfolio serving the mining and cement industries, Flender aims to scale up its presence in the country, putting it closer to its customer base.  “For both our wind and industrial business we see enor...

Flender opens expanded Voerde logistics and storage hall

19 May 2023, Published under Cement News

Drive manufacturer Flender has officially completed construction work on the expansion of its site in Voerde, Germany, with the opening of its new logistics and storage hall for the assembly of large gear units.   The hall has been built on an open area on the company's premises covering almost 8000m 2 . The new building is part of Flender's investments to be able to handle the expected growth in the global wind energy business and to drive the energy transition in Europe. In addition to...

Flender visited by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

19 April 2023, Published under Cement News

German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Dr Robert Habeck, has visited drive specialist Flender at the international industry expo Hannover Messe. Flender was part of the Minister’s official tour of the expo and Dr Habeck took the opportunity to talk with Flender CEO Andreas Evertz about the energy transition goals for Germany and Europe, Flender’s role as one of the core suppliers for the wind energy industry, and also the importance of an energy-efficient industry o...

Flender completes Moventas acquisition

26 April 2022, Published under Cement News

Drivetrain specialist Flender, has successfully closed the transaction to acquire Finnish wind turbine gearbox manufacturer Moventas, after receiving approval by the authorities. Moventas is now solely owned by Flender. The acquisition marks the next step in Flender’s growth strategy after progressing into independence last year. “We are very happy to announce the closing of this strategic acquisition. Moventas’ expertise and product portfolio is a perfect fit into our strategy of being th...

Flender to acquire Moventas

11 February 2022, Published under Cement News

Flender has reached an agreement to acquire Finnish wind turbine gearbox manufacturer Moventas from investor N4 partners. The planned acquisition marks the next step in Flender’s growth strategy after progressing into independence last year. Integrating Moventas’ engineering and service capabilities will further foster Flender’s wind drives business under the successful Winergy product brand. The acquisition is still subject to approval by authorities and is expected to close in summer 20...