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Framatome strengthens European engineering capacities with Framatome Belgium
by Staff Writers
Paris, France (SPX) Jun 03, 2022

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Framatome has announced the creation of Framatome Belgium, a new subsidiary specializing in nuclear engineering and service solutions. This engineering center of excellence aims to strengthen Framatome's European presence and to support life extension projects, new construction, and dismantling of nuclear installations as the European nuclear industry faces new challenges.

"Framatome Belgium marks a step forward in our relationship with the country and our customers in the region" said Bernard Fontana, CEO of Framatome. "We have a long history of supporting nuclear research and electricity production programs for our Belgian customers."

Framatome Belgium's team of experts will support various European projects and worksites. Framatome is involved in businesses related to the design, commissioning, operation, maintenance and modification of nuclear equipment and facilities and supports dismantling projects for plant closures.

Framatome Belgium is based in Brussels and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Framatome.


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