MONTREAL, Nov. 27, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin
(TSX: SNC) and its joint venture partner Eclipse Automation Inc.
was awarded the $33 million
production tooling contract to support Bruce Power's fuel channel
and feeder replacement (FCFR) project. The installation and
inspection tools were designed and prototype-tested by SNC-Lavalin
and Eclipse under an earlier agreement. Specialized tools are
necessary to support the highly unique work of installing and
inspecting calandria tubes and fuel channels used in CANDU®
reactors. Manufacturing will take place in Mississauga at SNC-Lavalin's Sheridan Park campus and at Eclipse's
Cambridge manufacturing facility.
Delivery will be completed by September
2019.
"SNC-Lavalin continues Canada's
storied CANDU nuclear legacy through our production tooling design
and delivery capabilities," said Sandy
Taylor, President, Nuclear, SNC-Lavalin. "Our important and
collaborative work with Bruce Power and Eclipse Automation
exemplifies Canada's nuclear
advantage. The clean energy sector maintains many highly skilled
jobs required to support and service CANDU reactors at home and
abroad while contributing long-term to the Canadian economy, from
cities to small towns."
"By extending the life of the site to 2064, Bruce Power will
create and sustain 22,000 jobs annually, across the province, while
also delivering 30 per cent of Ontario's electricity at 30 per cent less than
the average cost to generate residential power," said John Soini, Executive Vice President of Finance
and Commercial Services, Bruce Power. "We can only continue to do
this by making strategic partnerships with suppliers like
SNC-Lavalin and Eclipse Automation as they have demonstrated the
experience, commitment and dedication to safety, quality,
productivity and innovation."
The tools build on the successful field use of earlier tools,
designed to improve efficiencies during the course of work. This
includes inspection, conditioning and installation tools to prepare
for and implement the calandria tube and fuel channel
replacement.
"Eclipse has experienced significant growth recently, and much
of this is a direct result of our involvement in the Ontario nuclear refurbishment programs," said
Steve Mai, President, Eclipse
Automation Inc. "The growth from this sector has created more than
75 new permanent full-time positions at our Cambridge, ON headquarters, and much of this
is directly tied to Bruce Power's FCFR project and our partnership
with SNC-Lavalin."
The production tools will be operated by the Shoreline Power
Group, another SNC-Lavalin joint venture, supporting Bruce Power's
Life Extension Program and enabling its CANDU units to continue
operating safely through to 2064.
About SNC-Lavalin
Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a global fully integrated
professional services and project management company and a major
player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices around the
world, SNC-Lavalin's employees are proud to build what matters. Our
teams provide comprehensive end-to-end project solutions –
including capital investment, consulting, design, engineering,
construction, sustaining capital and operations and maintenance –
to clients across oil and gas, mining and metallurgy,
infrastructure, clean power, nuclear and EDPM (engineering design
and project management). On July 3,
2017, SNC-Lavalin acquired Atkins, one of the world's most
respected design, engineering and project management consultancies,
which has been integrated into our sectors.
www.snclavalin.com
About Eclipse Automation
Eclipse Automation is a leading supplier of custom automated
manufacturing equipment for the energy, health sciences,
transportation, consumer/industrial and
telecommunications/electronic industries. Located in Canada and the
United States, Eclipse's diverse knowledge and structured
processes enable the company to conceptualize, design, build,
integrate, install and service custom automation. These expert
capabilities, combined with Eclipse's recent local and global
expansion in addition to its record workforce growth, place the
company in a prime position to be able to support customers
worldwide. www.eclipseautomation.com
SOURCE SNC-Lavalin