VINCI Technology Centre has UK opened an office at Westlakes Science andTechnology Park, at Moor Row, to strengthen its nuclear service arm.
The business was set up in the 1950s to support the construction of the world’s first commercial reactor at Calder Hall.
It was formerly part of Taylor Woodrow but is now owned by the French construction giant VINCI.
VINCI Technology Centre UK is still active in the nuclear sector, offering safety critical inspections as well as full-scale construction trials, drop testing and condition/corrosion surveys.
It has taken up a lease at Ingwell Hall at Westlakes.
Steve Shanahan, business development director, said that Westlakes is populated with firms working in the nuclear, energy, science and technologies industries, making it ideal fit for VINCI Technology Centre UK.
He added: “This is an important move for us.
"Drawing upon decades of experience and knowledge, we aim to grow our business by collaborating with existing supply chain partners, employing local resource and expertise.
“Together we can provide practical and innovative solutions to the challenges involved in nuclear decommissioning and new build.”
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