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Monday 06 February 2012
The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) is the trade association and representative voice of Britain's civil nuclear industry. It represents more than 270 companies and some 59,000 UK nuclear workers. The NIA supports the commercial interests of its member as part of a diverse energy mix for the UK including renewables, clean coal and gas, with nuclear at the heart of a low-carbon future.

Westinghouse Announce Intention to be Involved in New Ultra-Large Forging Press at Sheffield Forgemasters

Westinghouse Announce Intention to be Involved in New “Ultra-Large” Forging Press at Sheffield Forgemasters

• Puts UK at the heart of Westinghouse supply chain for new nuclear plants
• Consistent with “Buy Where We Build™” approach to business in the U.K.

Westinghouse is pleased to announce its intention to become a leading participant in a major new manufacturing facility for nuclear components in the UK. Alongside UK Government and others, Westinghouse plans to make a substantial contribution to the proposed new 15,000 tonne press to be built at the Sheffield Forgemasters plant in Sheffield, Yorkshire

This press will be one of only a handful in the world with the capability to produce the enormous “ultra-large” forgings, such as pressure vessel and steam generator components, which sit at the heart of modern nuclear power plants. It will put the UK centre-stage in the global supply chain for the expected nuclear renaissance.

Speaking alongside Lord Mandelson at today’s launch in Sheffield, Mike Tynan, Chief Executive of Westinghouse UK, said “Today’s announcement is yet another tangible indicator that new nuclear build is becoming a reality for the UK and around the world. Westinghouse has long operated a “We Buy Where We Build” approach, and this news serves as further evidence of our confidence in the UK supply chain and commitment to build AP1000s here. I hope it will send a strong signal to other UK companies who may be considering the wide range of opportunities offered by the nuclear industry.”

Westinghouse Senior Vice President for Global Growth and Innovation, Dan Lipman, added “This announcement marks a major step forward for Westinghouse in developing a world-class supply chain, not just for the UK market but across the globe. We have excellent and long-established links with Sheffield Forgemasters and we look forward to strengthening those long into the future.”

The specific details of the arrangement are commercially confidential. Today’s announcement is subject to final due diligence which will be carried out over the coming weeks.

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