MONTREAL, Aug. 22,
2024 /CNW/ - AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering
services and nuclear company with offices around the
world, welcomes Velan as a new ambassador in support of the
Canadians for CANDU campaign.
The Canadians for CANDU campaign was launched on
February 28, 2024. Spearheaded by
Co-Chairs the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien and former
Ontario Premier Mike Harris, the campaign promotes the
deployment of CANDU® nuclear technology at home and
abroad in support of Canadian and global efforts to reach net-zero
emissions.
"I would like to thank Velan for their leadership in
Canada's world-class nuclear
sector and their support for CANDU technology," said Joe St. Julian, President, Nuclear,
AtkinsRéalis. "This growing movement positions Canada as a global clean energy champion,
while promoting a domestic nuclear industry that Canadians can be
proud of."
"Velan has participated in the CANDU adventure since the
beginning. We are proud to have our products installed in every
single CANDU power plant in operation, and we will continue to
support its development. Our 'Made in Canada' nuclear valves remain a reference for
the industry, and we will remain a significant player in this new
era for nuclear," Laurent
Pefferkorn, Executive Vice President of Velan declared.
To support the movement, sign up
at canadiansforcandu.com.
THE CANDU MOMENT
Canada enjoys world-leading
expertise in the design, construction, operations, maintenance, and
overall program management of nuclear reactors, supported by a
highly qualified supply chain. CANDU technology is one of
Canada's most important
innovations and remains the nation's only domestically developed
and licensed nuclear technology.
CANDU technology—which uses natural uranium—renowned for its
safety, efficiency, and versatility, stands as a source of pride
for Canadians and remains a leading force in nuclear innovation
worldwide. Six decades after it was first developed, it stands as
the linchpin of a vibrant Canadian nuclear ecosystem that supports
over 76,000 stable and well-remunerated jobs across a wide variety
of professional and skilled trades fields, not to mention
researchers at our world-class universities and research
institutions.1
CANDU technology remains the only nuclear power technology
that coproduces the medical isotopes that are used in
cancer-fighting treatments and the sterilization of medical
devices. The current CANDU fleet in Ontario produces 50% of the world's supply of
Cobalt-60, which is used for medical device
sterilization.2
CANDU intellectual property is owned by the federal government.
It is a national strategic asset critical to the energy transition,
supporting significant economic opportunities for Canadians.
The Canadians for CANDU campaign calls on the federal and
provincial governments to support the only made-in-Canada nuclear technology on the market to
help the country reach net-zero and support a thriving domestic
nuclear ecosystem.
The choice is clear. It's time to choose CANDU.
ABOUT CANADIANS FOR CANDU
Canadians for CANDU includes industry leaders, members of the
domestic supply-chain, academics, and citizens who believe Canadian
expertise and innovation has a leading role to play in the
deployment of nuclear energy solutions at home and
abroad. canadiansforcandu.com
ABOUT VELAN
Founded in Montreal in 1950,
Velan Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of
industrial valves. Velan Inc. is a family-controlled public
company, employing approximately 1,650 people with manufacturing
facilities in 9 countries. Velan Inc. is a public company with its
shares listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol VLN.
velan.com , LinkedIn
ABOUT ATKINSRÉALIS
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating
back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services
and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for
our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that
connect people, data and technology to transform the world's
infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities
locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services
across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting,
advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks &
cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project &
construction management, operations & maintenance,
decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our
capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as
Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and
information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or
follow us on LinkedIn.
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