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Framatome and TechnicAtome join forces with the acquisition of Daher Valves

Framatome and TechnicAtome have announced the acquisition of Daher Valves, now Vanatome. This strategic operation strengthens their position in the nuclear and defense sectors.

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Framatome and TechnicAtome recently completed the acquisition of Daher Valves, a company renowned for the design, manufacture and qualification of valves for the nuclear and defense industries. Returning to its historic name of Vanatome, the company now benefits from new impetus with the adoption of a new logo and strengthened management.

Vanatome is renowned for its high-performance products, integrated in the primary and secondary circuits of nuclear power plants, as well as in the French Navy’s nuclear propulsion systems. This acquisition will enable Framatome and TechnicAtome to secure their supply chain, thus meeting the challenges of industrial sovereignty in critical sectors.

Capacity Building and Shared Expertise

Bernard Fontana, CEO of Framatome, stressed the importance of this acquisition in securing the supply chain and supporting the civil nuclear and defense sectors. He welcomed the Vanatome teams, recognizing their expertise and strategic role in the nuclear industry. In addition, the company recently received subsidies from the European Union to develop a European fuel for VVER-440 reactors, again with a view to maintaining energy security in France and Europe.

Loïc Rocard, CEO of TechnicAtome, expressed his enthusiasm at the prospect of working with Vanatome, a long-standing partner in the supply of essential components for nuclear propulsion. He sees this acquisition as an opportunity to strengthen their market position and develop new synergies.

Growth prospects for Vanatome

Didier Kayat, CEO of Daher, expressed his confidence in Vanatome’s growth potential within the Framatome and TechnicAtome groups. He believes that this integration will multiply the opportunities for Vanatome’s teams, particularly in a rapidly expanding nuclear market.

Founded in 1978 and employing 120 people, Vanatome is based in Saint-Vallier (Drôme). The company serves over 150 customers in some twenty countries, confirming its crucial role in the global nuclear industry.

Strategic Acquisition and Synergies

This acquisition strengthens the market position of Framatome and TechnicAtome, enabling them to secure and optimize their supply chain for valves for nuclear and defense applications. The integration of Vanatome into their respective businesses is seen as a response to strategic and industrial sovereignty issues.

Merging the expertise of Framatome and TechnicAtome with that of Vanatome represents a significant step towards improving French industrial capabilities in the nuclear field. This strategic acquisition promises to strengthen the global market position of all three companies, while ensuring greater security of supply and enhanced technological innovation.

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