Areva opens new technical center

Areva opens new technical center in Virginia

Areva has opened its technical center in Virginia, which includes a seismic shaking table and an environmental testing chamber. The first of its kind in the U.S., the center will help guarantee that reactor parts can handle extreme challenges, said Marty Parece, vice president for products and technology at Areva. "We are here to create solutions for the nuclear industry in North America," he said.http://www2.newsadvance.com/business/2012/sep/20/areva-opens-new-technical-center-ar-2222169/