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AREVA T&D inaugurates its factory’s expansion in Switzerland
October 6, 2008
AREVA’s Transmission and Distribution division has inaugurated its new production hall for gas-insulated substations in Oberentfelden, Switzerland, on October 2nd, in the presence of the Mr. Ruedi Berger, Mayor of Oberentfelden and Mr. Lescuyer, Executive Vice President for AREVA’s Transmission and Distribution division Products Business Unit.
This 17-million-euro investment project accompanies the strong increase of the GIS world market. Thanks to this extension, the number of GIS bays to be produced will increase from an average 250 bays to more than 1000 bays per year in 2009.
The expanding GIS activity in Switzerland is supported by an important recruiting plan. In 2009, more than 700 employees will be working on the site, about 250 of them were recruited within the past two years.
Ghislain Lescuyer, Executive Vice President for the Products Business Unit of AREVA T&D, comments, “This opening follows the opening of our Aix-les-Bains factory inaugurated a few days ago. These two extensions will enable AREVA to strengthen its no. 1 position in the GIS area.”
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With manufacturing facilities in 43 countries and a sales network in more than 100 countries, AREVA offers customers reliable technological solutions for CO2-free power generation and electricity transmission and distribution. We are the world leader in nuclear power and the only company to cover all industrial activities in this field. Our 71,000 employees are committed to continuous improvement on a daily basis, making sustainable development the focal point of the group’s industrial strategy. AREVA’s businesses help meet the 21st century’s greatest challenges: making energy available to all, protecting the planet, and acting responsibly towards future generations.
AREVA's T&D division is an active player around the globe. It designs, manufactures and supplies a complete range of equipment, systems and services for all stages in the transfer of electricity, from the generator to the large end-user.
For more information, contact:
Marie Emery-Leleu
+33 1 34 96 31 82
Anaïs de Bourayne
+33 1 34 96 31 81
This 17-million-euro investment project accompanies the strong increase of the GIS world market. Thanks to this extension, the number of GIS bays to be produced will increase from an average 250 bays to more than 1000 bays per year in 2009.
The expanding GIS activity in Switzerland is supported by an important recruiting plan. In 2009, more than 700 employees will be working on the site, about 250 of them were recruited within the past two years.
Ghislain Lescuyer, Executive Vice President for the Products Business Unit of AREVA T&D, comments, “This opening follows the opening of our Aix-les-Bains factory inaugurated a few days ago. These two extensions will enable AREVA to strengthen its no. 1 position in the GIS area.”
More about
With manufacturing facilities in 43 countries and a sales network in more than 100 countries, AREVA offers customers reliable technological solutions for CO2-free power generation and electricity transmission and distribution. We are the world leader in nuclear power and the only company to cover all industrial activities in this field. Our 71,000 employees are committed to continuous improvement on a daily basis, making sustainable development the focal point of the group’s industrial strategy. AREVA’s businesses help meet the 21st century’s greatest challenges: making energy available to all, protecting the planet, and acting responsibly towards future generations.
AREVA's T&D division is an active player around the globe. It designs, manufactures and supplies a complete range of equipment, systems and services for all stages in the transfer of electricity, from the generator to the large end-user.
For more information, contact:
Marie Emery-Leleu
+33 1 34 96 31 82
Anaïs de Bourayne
+33 1 34 96 31 81
