Global Wind Service A/S was established in January 2008 by Lars Bo Petersen and Michael Nielsen, with the ambition to deliver wind turbine installation and service *in a more flexible, efficient, and client-focused way.*
In 2009, Fred. Olsen acquired a majority holding in the company, providing a strong foundation for international growth. Since then, GWS has expanded with business units across Europe, South Africa, the United States, Australia, and Taiwan.
In 2021, Global Wind Service Academy opened in Poland, further strengthening the company’s focus on technical competence, safety, and workforce development for the wind industry.
2008
Global Wind Service was founded and the Polish business unit opens later the same year
2009
Fred. Olsen acquire majority holding in Global Wind Service A/S and business units open in UK, Benelux, and Turkey
2010
Global Wind Service A/S and Fred. Olsen Windcarrier AS established Fred. Olsen Windcarrier A/S
2011-2013
Business units open in Romania, Germany, and South Africa
2014
Global Wind Service and DELPRO form joint venture company DELPRO Wind
2017
News business units open in U.S., Australia, and Serbia
2018
Global Wind Service acquire all offshore and blade activities from Total Wind A/S bankrupty estate
2019
Michael Høj Olsen appointed new CEO of Global Wind Service
2020
Taiwan branch opens and Fred. Olsen increase their share in Global Wind Service
2021
GLobal Wind Service Academy opens in Poland and a new unit in Spain is established
