EFINOR

Framatome announced the acquisition of the Energy and Defense subsidiaries of the EFINOR group, which operate in the nuclear energy and naval defense sectors in France and the UK. The acquisition strengthens Framatome's welding skills and component manufacturing expertise.

The EFINOR group, leading a consortium with CLEMESSY, has signed a £20 million contract with EDF Energy for the design, manufacturing and installation of the main control rooms and simulator for the Hinkley Point C EPR nuclear power plant in Somerset, UK. The contract covers 4 years of design, 4 years of manufacturing and 5 years of on-site erection.