Tyco Flow Control Solutions Meet China's Growing Nuclear Power Needs
October 06 2009 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Awarded Contracts by China's SNPEC for Four Nuclear Reactor
Projects SHANGHAI, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world's second
largest power market, China is making a significant investment in
its nuclear power infrastructure; developing the most advanced
third-generation reactors and aiming to increase its wattage
tenfold, adding 70 Gigawatts by 2020. Tyco Flow Control has been
working with China to meet its demand for nuclear solutions, and
was awarded two separate contracts to provide the critical safety
valves for four state-of-the-art nuclear reactors, the first in the
world installed with Westinghouse's newest AP1000 Gen3+ reactor
technology. "Tyco Flow Control is the right choice, with the right
capabilities to help China meet its alternative energy goals," said
Tian Jinlin, Vice Chief Engineer, State Nuclear Power Engineering
Company (SNPEC). "The company's dedication to providing local
support throughout the country, coupled with its long track record
of engineering excellence and reliability of its nuclear products
and technology make it an ideal partner." Of the approximately 100
nuclear reactors set to be built worldwide over the next 10 years,
about 70 will be built in China. To best support China's needs,
Tyco Flow Control has significantly expanded its presence in China
in the power generation market. It has established a team of more
than 50 direct nuclear power sales engineers dedicated to providing
localized, customized support and products certified to meet the
stringent safety requirements for nuclear power generation. This
has also helped to strengthen procurement relationships for nuclear
products within the country. "For decades, Tyco Flow Control has
delivered state-of-the-art engineering, product and testing
services to the global nuclear power market, and our reach
continues to grow as we help China build its power generation
infrastructure," said Patrick Decker, president of Tyco Flow
Control. "Our on-the-ground capabilities enable us to bring our
global nuclear industry expertise to meet China's needs on a very
local level. We remain committed to providing the highest quality
solutions that ensure safety and reliability in the most critical
power generation applications and help create a greener and more
sustainable source of energy." These recent contracts in China came
on the heels of Tyco Flow Control's announcement that its Sempell
AG group received "Top AREVA Supplier" designation, in recognition
for excellence in its nuclear products and services and quality
that meets AREVA's strict criteria. About Tyco Flow Control Tyco
Flow Control, a business segment of Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE:
TYC), is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of valves and
controls, water and environmental systems, and thermal control
solutions to vital industries including energy, power, water,
mining, chemical, food & beverage, and construction. Tyco Flow
Control has more than 15,000 employees in more than 300 locations
globally. For more information on Tyco Flow Control, visit
http://www.tycoflowcontrol.com/. DATASOURCE: Tyco Flow Control
CONTACT: Pattie Pan, Tyco Flow Control, +1-609-806-2940, , or Dawn
Lauer, Peppercom Strategic Communications, +1-212-931-6185, Web
Site: http://www.tycoflowcontrol.com/
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