The agreement offers Celeros FT the potential to design and fabricate valves and pumps for key Westinghouse AP1000 and AP300 projects.
Dan Lipman, president of Westinghouse Energy Systems, said: “Celeros FT’s engineered-to-order products and solutions will help us expand our AP1000 technology and introduce new AP300 projects in Canada and around the world, enhancing Canada’s global reputation as a leader in clean energy innovation.”
John Gorman, president of Westinghouse Canada, added: “By expanding our Canadian nuclear supply chain with experienced partners like Celeros FT, we are positioning Westinghouse to deliver North America’s next AP1000 plant quickly while bringing real economic benefits and high-quality jobs to Canada.”
“We are delighted to be a partner of choice for Westinghouse on their nuclear new-build program. Celeros FT is committed to developing flow control solutions that help to deliver clean energy to the world and nuclear is one of our focus industries” said Jose Larios, CEO and president of Celeros FT. “Our winning combination of engineering expertise and fully accredited global facilities offer full lifecycle support to customers of our nuclear pumps and valves, ensuring that nuclear power plants operate safely and efficiently.”
Celeros FT’s Canadian facility in Burlington, Ontario, is set to play a key role in supporting the next Westinghouse AP1000 project. It is one of four global locations owned and operated by Celeros FT to hold nuclear accreditation and provides a dedicated workspace for the manufacture and maintenance of nuclear pumps and valves from brands including ClydeUnion Pumps and Copes-Vulcan.
Westinghouse also gains access to Celeros FT’s specialist engineering and industry expertise.
