P. Adams Heavy Transport Takes Delivery of New BladeMAX1000 from Cometto

Meagan Wood
11 hours ago
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30-Second Takeaway

P. Adams Heavy Transport has expanded its wind energy transport capabilities with the delivery of a Cometto BladeMAX1000, the most powerful blade lifter currently available on the market. The investment positions the company to handle the largest rotor blades in service today, while providing reserve capacity for future turbine generations.

Rising Demands in Wind Blade Transport

As the wind energy sector continues to grow, operators are increasingly focused on maximising output at existing sites through the deployment of larger and more powerful turbines. This trend is driving rising demand for the transport of XXL wind turbine blades, requiring ever more capable and technically advanced transport solutions.

To remain competitive at the highest level, P. Adams Heavy Transport has responded by investing in a BladeMAX1000 blade lifter from Cometto.

BladeMAX1000: Capacity for Current and Future Blades

According to Joachim Kolb, Sales Manager at Cometto, the new equipment provides both immediate capability and long-term security:

“This ensures that the customer can transport every rotor blade currently available on the market – and there is still plenty of reserve capacity for the future.”

The Cometto BladeMAX1000, with a 1,000 mT load capacity, is the most powerful blade lifter available on the market, making it particularly suited to the continuously increasing dimensions of modern rotor blades.

Stability and Control at High Lifting Angles

Company founder Peter Adams highlighted the importance of stability when selecting the new blade lifter:

“In addition to the maximum load capacity of 1,000 tonnes, I was particularly impressed by the Stability Control System (SCS).”

Following a visit to Cometto’s production facility in Italy and detailed technical discussions with Fabrizio Lippi, Technical Director at Cometto, Adams attended a transport operation in Austria involving the world’s largest onshore rotor blade.

“I was able to see with my own eyes how much additional stability is generated at high lifting angles,” he added.

Supporting ‘Last Mile’ Wind Transport

Chief executive Stephan Adams said the investment will allow the company to continue meeting increasingly demanding customer requirements, particularly during last-mile transport operations, where precision, stability, and reliability are critical.

The BladeMAX1000 strengthens P. Adams Heavy Transport’s position as a specialist provider of high-quality rotor blade transport solutions across Europe.

About P. Adams Heavy Transport

Founded in 1988, P. Adams Heavy Transport has developed into a recognised international specialist in heavy and abnormal transport. The company operates from locations in Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany, and Sweden.

For more than 15 years, P. Adams Heavy Transport has been active in the wind energy sector, supporting the transport of turbines and components for onshore wind projects across Europe.

Website: https://www.padams.com

About Cometto

Cometto, part of the Faymonville Group, is a global manufacturer of self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs), special vehicles, and heavy transport solutions. The company is widely recognised for its innovation in wind industry transport, including advanced blade lifters such as the BladeMAX series.

Website: https://www.cometto.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cometto BladeMAX1000?

The BladeMAX1000 is a high-capacity wind turbine blade lifter with a 1,000 mT load capacity, designed to transport the largest rotor blades currently in service.

Why did P. Adams Heavy Transport invest in the BladeMAX1000?

The investment enables the company to handle XXL rotor blades, meet growing customer demands, and maintain reserve capacity for future turbine developments.

What is the Stability Control System (SCS)?

SCS is Cometto’s system designed to enhance stability, particularly at high lifting angles, improving safety and control during blade transport.