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2021
Vestas discloses ransomware attack and leaked data
Vestas said a ransomware attack had failed to extort the company, but attackers stole company data and leaked it externally. The company said it was investigating what data was affected and working to identify leaked data.
2021
Vestas discloses cyberattack on internal IT systems
Vestas said its internal IT systems were targeted in a cyberattack, shutting down part of its business operations. The company said investigation and efforts to restore system integrity were ongoing.
2021
Vestas and Maersk announce containerized transport partnership
Vestas and Maersk formed a long-term strategic partnership covering containerized transport, including airfreight shipments. The partnership is to become effective January 1, 2022.
2021
Vestas and Vitol Wind cooperate on Big Sky repowering project
Vestas received a 240 MW order to repower the Big Sky Wind project in Illinois, owned by Vitol Wind. The order includes turbine supply and commissioning, as well as a 20-year service agreement; the companies described it as their first cooperation.
2021
Vestas receives a 50 MW order from wpd for Taiwan wind farms
Vestas received a 50 MW order from wpd for three projects in Taiwan: Chuangwei 2, Leadway 2 and Hsinyuan wind farms. The companies described the order as expanding their cooperation in Taiwan.
2021
Vestas announces planned Covento platform launch
Vestas announced Covento, a digital platform for renewable aftermarket products and services, and said it aims to launch the platform in selected European countries later in 2021.
2021
CS Wind acquired Vestas’s U.S. wind tower factory
CS Wind acquired Vestas’s wind tower manufacturing facility in Colorado for $150 million.
2021
CS Wind agrees to acquire Vestas wind tower factory
CS Wind signed a deal with Vestas to buy a 100% stake in Vestas’ Colorado wind tower factory for $150 million. The source reports the deal signing, not a completed transfer of ownership.
2021
CS Wind agreed to supply wind towers to Vestas
Under an agreement signed on June 3, CS Wind will supply Vestas with wind towers worth 1.5 trillion won from July 2021 through June 2026; the towers will be made at the U.S. factory sold by Vestas to CS Wind.
2021
Vestas launches CETEC recycling initiative
Vestas announced the launch of the Circular Economy for Thermosets Epoxy Composites (CETEC) initiative, involving industrial and academic leaders to advance recycling technology for wind-turbine composite materials.
2021
Vestas and Utilitas partner on the Targale wind project
Vestas and Utilitas partnered on the Targale wind project in Latvia. Vestas will supply and install turbines and provide service under a 20-year agreement.
2021
Vestas enters the Latvian market
Vestas said its first project with Utilitas marked its arrival in Latvia. The Targale project includes Vestas turbine supply and installation and a long-term service agreement.
2021
Vestas and Modvion collaborate on timber wind turbine towers
Vestas collaborated with Modvion and leveraged its position as an investor to support Modvion's scale-up strategy for laminated veneer lumber wind turbine towers. Vestas said it had finalized its investment on 29 January 2021.
2021
Vestas announces planned layoffs during integration
Vestas announced plans to lay off approximately 220 employees, primarily in Denmark and Great Britain, as it integrates its offshore and onshore wind organisations. The company said it would begin a consultation process with relevant employee representatives.
2020
Vestas announces Tommy Rahbek Nielsen as permanent COO
Vestas announced that Tommy Rahbek Nielsen, who had served as interim Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and Global Procurement since 1 January 2020, will become the company's permanent COO.
2020
Vestas appoints Anders Nielsen as CTO
Vestas appointed Anders Nielsen as chief technology officer, replacing Anders Vedel, effective 12 May 2020.
2020
Vestas secures Riskebo wind project order and service contract
Vestas secured a 39 MW order and a 30-year service contract from Stena Renewables for the Riskebo wind energy project in Sweden.
2019
Nexans launches resident engineer programme with Vestas
Nexans launched a resident engineer programme with Vestas, with Nexans working alongside Vestas teams to reduce levelized cost of energy.