NEG Micon was a

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manufacturer. It was formed in 1997 as a result of a merger between Nordtank Energy Group (NEG) and Moerup Industrial Windmill Construction Company (Micon). The

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was merged with another Danish wind turbine manufacturer,

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, in 2004, and it is now operating under that name. The company produced wind turbines for many different countries including

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, Denmark,

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and

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. NEG Micon turbine had 35 different models,Product range of NEG Micon
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, particularly the ''NM-48'', ''NM-52'', ''NM-72'', and ''NM-82'' turbines; and can be seen throughout major

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s around the world.

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* Manufacturing companies of Denmark Defunct wind turbine manufacturers Manufacturing companies established in 1997 Defunct companies of Denmark 1997 establishments in Denmark 2004 disestablishments in Denmark Manufacturing companies disestablished in 2004 2004 mergers and acquisitions {{windpower-stub