ZKS Ferrum, a Polish manufacturer specializing in large-scale welded steel structures, has secured a contract from Dajin Offshore to support the offshore wind project Nordseecluster B, which is the second extension phase of the 1.6-GW Nordseecluster by RWE (51%) and Norges Bank Investment Management (49%).

The agreement brings ZKS Ferrum’s heavy fabrication expertise into one of Europe’s most ambitious offshore wind developments, reinforcing Dajin Offshore’s strategy to expand its execution capacity through established industrial partners in Poland.

Engineering capability at the Core

Under the contract, ZKS Ferrum will manufacture a series of secondary steel structures essential for offshore installations, enabling safe access to foundations and turbine infrastructure in demanding marine environments.

Production is already underway across the company’s facilities in Katowice and Gdynia, leveraging proximity to port infrastructure to streamline logistics and offshore transport. The scope includes 20 sets of high-precision fabricated structures designed to meet strict offshore engineering standards.

Scaling Industrial Capacity in Poland

The project highlights the growing role of Poland as a strategic manufacturing hub for offshore wind in Europe, where industrial scale is increasingly combined with specialized engineering capabilities.

Beyond production volumes, the collaboration contributes directly to strengthening local industrial ecosystems. Around 100 jobs will be supported across ZKS Ferrum’s operations in Katowice and Gdynia, spanning highly skilled roles in welding, engineering, and advanced steel fabrication.

The contract also enables further utilization of existing industrial infrastructure, reinforcing the long-term competitiveness of regional manufacturing assets linked to the offshore wind sector.

Close coordination with Dajin’s offshore specialists will ensure alignment with international engineering standards, while supporting the ongoing transfer of technical know-how into the local workforce — an increasingly important factor as Europe scales up its offshore wind capacity.

Addressing Europe’s Offshore Wind Bottlenecks

As offshore wind deployment accelerates across Europe, access to reliable fabrication capacity has become a critical constraint. By partnering with ZKS Ferrum, Dajin Offshore strengthens its ability to deliver complex steel components at scale while maintaining quality and schedule.

“This collaboration allows us to combine advanced engineering solutions with proven large-scale fabrication capabilities,” said Adam Kowalski, Head of Supply Chain Management at Dajin Offshore. “Working with ZKS Ferrum enhances our flexibility and strengthens our ability to deliver on increasingly demanding offshore wind projects.”

The first phase of the Nordseecluster project is currently under construction in the German North Sea (where ZKS Ferrum’s manufactured 44 Internal Cassetes) and project is expected to be commissioned in early 2027. The second phase, Nordseecluster B, is scheduled to enter commercial operation in early 2029.

About ZKS Ferrum

With over 20 years of experience, ZKS Ferrum is a well-established manufacturer of large-scale welded steel structures and steel pipelines, serving the construction, energy, and industrial sectors.

The company’s capabilities span heavy-duty steel fabrication as well as the production of pipelines for applications across infrastructure, energy, and other industrial projects, positioning it as a versatile industrial partner for complex engineering environments.

ZKS Ferrum maintains a strong international presence, with more than 40% of its revenues generated outside Poland. Its operational reach is further supported by a network of capital related entities within the FERRUM Capital Group, enabling the company to serve a broad range of markets with integrated production and delivery capabilities.

About Dajin Offshore

Dajin Offshore is the world’s largest private manufacturer of offshore wind foundations, with an annual production capacity of 1.5 million tons of steel. The company delivers integrated solutions to the European market, combining global manufacturing scale with localized engineering and supply chain integration.