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Vallourec Hosts French President at Valinox Nucléaire Plant
09/13/2010 - Vallourec recently hosted a visit from French President Nicolas Sarkozy to its Valinox Nucléaire subsidiary in Montbard (Côte d’Or, France). The company is carrying out an €80 million investment program at the site to extend the manufacturing capacity for the advanced technology tubes used in nuclear power plants.
Vallourec recently hosted a visit from French President Nicolas Sarkozy to its Valinox Nucléaire subsidiary in Montbard (Côte d’Or, France). The company says that the visit recognized its contribution to French nuclear industry excellence and its role in regenerating the local economy.
Vallourec is carrying out an €80 million investment program at the site to extend the manufacturing capacity for the advanced technology tubes used in nuclear power plants. This project is expected to create 150 direct jobs.
The Valinox Nucléaire plant in Montbard will be able to produce 5000 km of tubes per year by 2011, a threefold increase on current output, and will employ a total workforce of 480.
Vallourec is a world leader in premium tubular solutions primarily serving the energy markets, as well as other industrial applications. With over 18,600 employees, integrated manufacturing facilities, advanced R&D, and a presence in more than 20 countries, Vallourec offers its customers innovative global solutions to meet growing energy challenges.
Valinox Nucléaire is a wholly owned Vallourec Group subsidiary. It is the world-leading manufacturer of tubes for steam generators equipping nuclear power plants.
