LM Wind Power has opened its new factory in Bergama, Turkey, where some 450 employees will produce turbine blades up to 80m long for regional wind farms.
Representing a $50 million commitment to Turkey, the plant is the first new LW Wind blade-manufacturing site since the company became part of the GE Renewable Energy business earlier this year.
Marc de Jong, CEO of LM Wind Power, said: “We are proud and excited to celebrate with GE and our partners in Bergama. LM Wind Power continues its growth in Turkey, which is a very attractive location for operations like ours. We have invested significant time and resources in Bergama, and we look forward to growing the wind industry with several partners and customers.”
Jérôme Pécresse, CEO of GE Renewable Energy, added: “GE already operates eight facilities with more than 2,000 employees in Turkey, which is a highly promising market for renewable energy — and wind in particular.
“With LM Wind Power, GE Renewable Energy is integrating blade design and production into its wind-turbine business, giving the company a strong position in the fastest-growing segment of power generation.”