# LM Wind Power launches second blade mold, plans extension at Cherbourg factory

LM Wind Power launched a second 107-meter wind turbine blade mold at its Cherbourg, France factory and plans to extend the site with an additional finishing hall, recruiting 200 employees.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2021-10-12
- Where: Cherbourg, France, France
- Jobs: 200
- Starts operating: 18 Oct 2021
- Status: announced
- Products: wind turbine blades
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [LM Wind Power](https://endata.com/companies/3505.md)
- [GE Renewable Energy](https://endata.com/companies/3506.md)
- [GE Renewable Energy](https://endata.com/companies/3506.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [windtech-international.com](https://windtech-international.com/company-news/lm-wind-power-launches-second-wind-turbine-blade-mold-at-its-cherbourg-factory-france), 2021-10-12: "The second mold has been through the prototype phase and will now start operations."
- [w3.windfair.net](https://w3.windfair.net/wind-energy/news/38965-ge-renewable-energy-turbine-blade-facility-factory-france-cherbourg-plant-blade-mold-wind-turbine-meter-upgrade-lm-wind-power), 2021-10-18: "LM Wind Power, a GE Renewable Energy business announced today the launch of its second 107-meter wind turbine blade mold (production line) at its Cherbourg factory in France, in order to address the industry’s demand for offshore wind turbine blades."
- [compositesworld.com](https://www.compositesworld.com/news/ge-launches-second-production-line-for-107-meter-wind-turbine-blade-mold), 2021-10-18: "The arrival of the second 107-meter mold at the factory marks increased activity for LM Wind Power in Cherbourg, and we are happy to welcome a large wave of new employees"
- [machinery-market.co.uk](https://www.machinery-market.co.uk/news/30935/Second-107m-wind-turbine-production-line-comissioned-in-Cherbourg-), 2021-10-20: "The arrival of the second 107m production line at the factory marks an increased activity for LM Wind Power in Cherbourg"

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