Framatome has completed acquisition of the remaining stake in Slovak company Reaktortest, specialising in non-destructive examination (NDE). This enables Framatome to strengthen its long-term presence in the inspection and NDE services market for VVER reactor operators in Central and Eastern Europe. It will also consolidate its longstanding relationship with Slovak utility, Slovenské Elektrárne (SE).
Reaktortest was founded in 1991 as a joint venture by Framatome and SE. It supports SE with in-service vessel inspections, quality monitoring during the construction of units 3&4 of the Mochovce NPP (VVER-440 units), as well as the qualification and certification of NDE teams. The company also provides technical inspection services for international projects, including in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, the UK, and other EU countries.
Over the coming months, Reaktortest will focus on delivering inspection services through to the completion of Mochovce 4, NDE of operating units in Slovakia, and developing similar services for new customers, as well as developing new offerings to meet the growing needs of the VVER market.
