The plan is to launch NGup South Europe in March 2010. This will be a joint venture between Plastinov SNE www.plastinov-composite.fr of France and NGup Rotor Blades of the Netherlands. The new company will be based in the South of France. Plastinov is an experienced manufacturer of moulds, rotor blades and nacelles for companies including Areva and Vergnet. NGup has servicing experience that includes repairing and maintaining various kinds of rotor blades for companies such as Nordex and Enercon. Preparations are now underway. The two companies are already cooperating successfully in the production of rotor blades.