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value of the investment. On this basis, thefocus areas is defined as cost optimisationthroughout the NEG Micon supply chain- from the sales phase, through the supplyphase to the guarantee and service phase. An important element in this cost optimi- sation programme is systematic work withSupply Chain Management. As regardsblades, this has been achieved by increasingthe level of own production, carried out bythe company Aerolaminates and the newblade factory on the Isle of Wight. Similarly, emphasis is being placed on cost efficiency via the development of new typesof turbines and through production andservicing of existing models. trustworthy and dynamic partner for customers The highest quality must be ensured at all levels if NEG Micon is always to be perceivedas trustworthy partner by business associ-ates. The former slogan Powerful Simplicityhas been replaced by For powerful future,where the underlying values are knowledge,reliability, vision and value creation.The slogan is to signal that NEG Micon willcreate powerful future in collaborationwith the customer. Stronger, more proactive initiatives with regard to customers and partners are pre-conditions for the ability to follow the growth of the market, and for progressively reclaim-ing the market shares lost as result of theconsolidation in 2. An important aspect inthis context is the extension and solidifyingof the companys competence in the field ofproject development. The right product at the right time The ability to develop and launch new pro- ducts ahead of the competition is crucialparameter for success. That is why, on thebasis of an analysis of market requirementsand expected technological innovation, aproduct and marketing strategy has beendrawn up which involves strengthening theR& and Product Management departments. By participating in the DOWEC research project, NEG Micon takes part in the develop-ment of offshore wind turbines of the future.The project involves evaluating future require-ment