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South Wales Argus
17-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
New nuclear manufacturing hub in Deeside to create 200 jobs
Boccard, an international engineering, manufacturing, construction and maintenance company headquartered in Lyon, France, opened the new facility on Deeside Industrial Estate on Wednesday (July 16). The strategic hub is seen as a vital move in developing a supply chain capable of meeting the government's nuclear build programme, following its commitment to invest £17bn in the sector. It is one of the UK's largest supply chain hubs for the nuclear industry, providing infrastructure components for UK nuclear power stations including Hinkley Point C in Somerset and Sizewell C in Suffolk. The facility will manufacture components including pipework, supports, tanks and modular systems. With experience from its participation in 44 of the 56 producing reactors in France, Boccard's new development further enhances the UK's reputation as a strategic location for the advancement of nuclear technologies. Inside the new Boccard nuclear components manufacturing facility at Deeside. (Image: Boccard) The new facility will create over 200 permanent positions. It will also provide the UK and Europe with the means to strengthen energy resilience and secure supply. As the transition from fossil fuels to greener sources accelerates, the operation will support the need for access to adequate, reliable, and affordable clean energy. Bruno Boccard, chairman of Boccard, said: "Our new facility in North Wales is a milestone in our century-long history and part of our broader European expansion. "Our ambition is to be a driving force in the UK's nuclear renaissance, while supporting the country's decarbonisation and energy sovereignty goals." He added: "The UK government's historic support marks a turning point for the nuclear sector, shifting focus to building a world-class supply chain and attracting top talent. "As a leading manufacturer, we look forward to sharing best practices and collaborating to create a nuclear hub in North Wales and across the UK." On the production line at the new Boccard nuclear components manufacturing facility at Deeside (Image: Boccard) Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans, said: 'The opening of Boccard's new nuclear components manufacturing facility in Deeside clearly signals that Wales is strategically placed to play a central role in the future nuclear supply chain. 'With a rapidly growing skilled workforce and the presence of major suppliers like Boccard, North Wales is primed to attract further investment into this expanding sector and unlock significant growth for the Welsh economy. 'Since the start of this Senedd term, we have directly invested £600 million in Welsh businesses, creating and safeguarding 40,000 jobs. The hundreds of jobs created by the opening of Boccard's new manufacturing facility, which is backed by more than £1 million in Welsh Government funding, forms part of this success story." MORE NEWS: She added: 'Wales is becoming an important location for inward investment. Last year saw 65 projects - a 23% increase on the previous financial year. This was the second highest increase of any nation or region of the UK.' Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: 'The people of North Wales are set to feel the benefits of our plans to kickstart a golden age of new nuclear. This new manufacturing facility demonstrates the benefits that nuclear power can bring to every corner of the country – building up British supply chains and creating jobs and economic growth. 'The biggest nuclear building programme in a generation will also help protect family finances, take back control of our energy, and tackle the climate crisis.'
Leader Live
17-07-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
New nuclear manufacturing hub in Deeside to create 200 jobs
Boccard, an international engineering, manufacturing, construction and maintenance company headquartered in Lyon, France, opened the new facility on Deeside Industrial Estate on Wednesday (July 16). The strategic hub is seen as a vital move in developing a supply chain capable of meeting the government's nuclear build programme, following its commitment to invest £17bn in the sector. It is one of the UK's largest supply chain hubs for the nuclear industry, providing infrastructure components for UK nuclear power stations including Hinkley Point C in Somerset and Sizewell C in Suffolk. The facility will manufacture components including pipework, supports, tanks and modular systems. With experience from its participation in 44 of the 56 producing reactors in France, Boccard's new development further enhances the UK's reputation as a strategic location for the advancement of nuclear technologies. Inside the new Boccard nuclear components manufacturing facility at Deeside. (Image: Boccard) The new facility will create over 200 permanent positions. It will also provide the UK and Europe with the means to strengthen energy resilience and secure supply. As the transition from fossil fuels to greener sources accelerates, the operation will support the need for access to adequate, reliable, and affordable clean energy. Bruno Boccard, chairman of Boccard, said: "Our new facility in North Wales is a milestone in our century-long history and part of our broader European expansion. "Our ambition is to be a driving force in the UK's nuclear renaissance, while supporting the country's decarbonisation and energy sovereignty goals." He added: "The UK government's historic support marks a turning point for the nuclear sector, shifting focus to building a world-class supply chain and attracting top talent. "As a leading manufacturer, we look forward to sharing best practices and collaborating to create a nuclear hub in North Wales and across the UK." On the production line at the new Boccard nuclear components manufacturing facility at Deeside (Image: Boccard) Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans, said: 'The opening of Boccard's new nuclear components manufacturing facility in Deeside clearly signals that Wales is strategically placed to play a central role in the future nuclear supply chain. 'With a rapidly growing skilled workforce and the presence of major suppliers like Boccard, North Wales is primed to attract further investment into this expanding sector and unlock significant growth for the Welsh economy. 'Since the start of this Senedd term, we have directly invested £600 million in Welsh businesses, creating and safeguarding 40,000 jobs. The hundreds of jobs created by the opening of Boccard's new manufacturing facility, which is backed by more than £1 million in Welsh Government funding, forms part of this success story." MORE NEWS: She added: 'Wales is becoming an important location for inward investment. Last year saw 65 projects - a 23% increase on the previous financial year. This was the second highest increase of any nation or region of the UK.' Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: 'The people of North Wales are set to feel the benefits of our plans to kickstart a golden age of new nuclear. This new manufacturing facility demonstrates the benefits that nuclear power can bring to every corner of the country – building up British supply chains and creating jobs and economic growth. 'The biggest nuclear building programme in a generation will also help protect family finances, take back control of our energy, and tackle the climate crisis.'
North Wales Live
16-07-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Nuclear manufacturing factory opens in North Wales
A new major nuclear production facility has been unveiled in North Wales today. Boccard, an international engineering, manufacturing, construction and maintenance company based in Lyon, France, is opening the 200 worker facility on Deeside. The new strategic hub is seen as a vital move in developing a supply chain capable of meeting the UK Government's nuclear build programme. Boccard is involved with the manufacturing of high-integrity components such as pipework, supports, tanks and modular systems are pivotal to the nuclear sector and essential for the power generation and food ingredients industries. The new facility will create over 200 permanent positions and provide a major boost to the Deeside region and further afield. It will support the development of nuclear sites like Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C and potentially a new nuclear plant or Small Modular Reactors at Wylfa on Anglesey in the future. Bruno Boccard, Chairman of Boccard, said: "Our new facility in North Wales is a milestone in our century-long history and part of our broader European expansion. Our ambition is to be a driving force in the UK's nuclear renaissance, while supporting the country's decarbonisation and energy sovereignty goals." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox He added: "The UK government's historic support marks a turning point for the nuclear sector, shifting focus to building a world-class supply chain and attracting top talent. As a leading manufacturer, we look forward to sharing best practices and collaborating to create a nuclear hub in North Wales and across the UK." Hinkley Point C CEO Stuart Crooks said: 'Boccard's new investment in North Wales is a prime example of the way nuclear is creating new industrial capacity in Britain. It's made possible by a long-term commitment from industry and government, which is creating new and highly skilled jobs that change lives for the better. The new factory means that more work for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C will happen in the UK, putting skills in place to benefit both existing and future nuclear projects." Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans, said: 'The opening of Boccard's new nuclear components manufacturing facility in Deeside clearly signals that Wales is strategically placed to play a central role in the future nuclear supply chain. 'With a rapidly growing skilled workforce and the presence of major suppliers like Boccard, North Wales is primed to attract further investment into this expanding sector and unlock significant growth for the Welsh economy. 'Since the start of this Senedd term, we have directly invested £600 million in Welsh businesses, creating and safeguarding 40,000 jobs. The hundreds of jobs created by the opening of Boccard's new manufacturing facility, which is backed by more than £1 million in Welsh Government funding, forms part of this success story. 'Wales is becoming an important location for inward investment. Last year saw 65 projects - a 23% increase on the previous financial year. This was the second highest increase of any nation or region of the UK.' Uk Government Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: 'The people of North Wales are set to feel the benefits of our plans to kickstart a golden age of new nuclear. This new manufacturing facility demonstrates the benefits that nuclear power can bring to every corner of the country – building up British supply chains and creating jobs and economic growth.
BBC News
16-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Deeside nuclear manufacturing hub brings 200 jobs to north Wales
A new nuclear facility is opening in a north Wales town, bringing more than 200 jobs to the 10,000 sq m (108,000 sq ft) digital nuclear manufacturing site was officially opened in Deeside, Flintshire, on Wednesday is one of the UK's largest supply chain hubs for the nuclear industry, providing infrastructure components for UK nuclear power stations including Hinkley Point C in Somerset and Sizewell C in the French company opening the new site, said it hoped to become "a driving force in the UK's nuclear renaissance". The facility will manufacture components including pipework, supports, tanks and modular development, unveiled by Stuart Crooks, chief executive of Hinkley Point C, and Rebecca Evans MS, Welsh government cabinet secretary for economy, energy and planning, follows the UK government's £17bn nuclear investment announced in its spending review. Boccard said the new hub would create more than 200 permanent jobs, develop local skills, and contribute to the UK's decarbonisation and net zero Boccard, the firm's chairman, said it was a "milestone in our century-long history and part of our broader European expansion"."The UK government's historic support marks a turning point for the nuclear sector, shifting focus to building a world-class supply chain and attracting top talent."Mr Crooks added the Deeside facility was "a prime example of the way nuclear is creating new industrial capacity in Britain", while Evans said it "clearly" signalled that "Wales is strategically placed to play a central role in the future nuclear supply chain".
Business News Wales
24-06-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
£600m Welsh Government Investment Supports More Than 40,000 Jobs
Direct Welsh Government investment in businesses totalling more than £600 million has seen more than 40,000 jobs created or safeguarded across Wales. As part of the £600 million, the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans has announced close to £10 million to support nearly 700 jobs at three businesses across Wales. Through investment made in loans, equity and grants, the Welsh Government said it was making 'significant progress' delivering on its commitment to building a stronger, fairer, and greener economy. Boccard UK Ltd, based in North Wales, is receiving Economy Futures Funding of £1.2 million to secure a move to a substantial new unit and significantly increase its fully digitised manufacturing capacity. This will help the company, which is headquartered in France, to retain its market leading position in the nuclear sector in Wales, safeguarding 59 jobs and creating more than 150 new positions. An £8 million Welsh Government investment is also contributing to safeguarding 325 jobs at WEPA in Bridgend. It is part of a significant investment by the company, which specialises in the production and distribution of sustainable hygiene paper and innovative hygiene solutions, to reduce energy consumption at its Maesteg site and boost production capacity. Further funding of £540,000 is also helping bring an old factory, which closed in 2022 with the loss of 60 jobs, back into use in Clydach Vale, near Tonypandy. Coppice, an international manufacturer and supplier of packaging to the food industry will create 83 jobs at the new operation, with this number potentially increasing to 150 in the next five years. Speaking during a visit to Boccard's new site in Deeside, Flintshire, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans, said: 'The Welsh Government is proud that we have supported over 40,000 jobs since the start of this Senedd term through our business support programmes. We have rolled our sleeves up to deliver for businesses, communities, and thousands of workers across Wales – like those here at Boccard, which is exactly the sort of overseas-owned company we are looking to attract at our Investment Summit later this year. 'From direct business support to property investment and long-term regional planning, we are not just supporting businesses and job creation but building the infrastructure and conditions that will enable Welsh businesses to grow, invest, and future-proof their operations. 'We will continue to make Wales a place where good jobs, strong businesses, and thriving communities are the foundation of a stronger, fairer, and greener economy.' Douglas McQueen, Managing Director of Boccard UK, said: 'Boccard is delighted with the support from the Welsh Government in securing the Economy Future Funding, which underpins our commitment to creating highly skilled jobs in Deeside. This is growing the UK's nuclear and industrial supply chain which is key in our challenge to meet net zero targets.' Leon Elston, Managing Director of Coppice/Sirane, said: 'We are delighted to announce the establishment of our new manufacturing facility, following the recent acquisition of Sirane. This exciting expansion marks a significant milestone for the Coppice Group, further broadening our food packaging portfolio and reinforcing our position as a market leader in sustainable packaging solutions. 'Our continued success is rooted in strong employee engagement and meaningful collaboration with the communities in which we operate. The opportunity to invest in the Cambrian site and support employment regeneration in the Rhondda was a compelling factor in our decision. This new facility provides a strategic platform to scale operations and enhance our presence in both current and emerging markets, whilst making a positive contribution to the local economy. 'This project has been made possible through the invaluable support of the Welsh Government. Their funding played a pivotal role in our investment decision and enabled the development of this purpose-built manufacturing site. 'As we move forward, we extend our sincere thanks to the Welsh Government for their continued collaboration and commitment to Coppice's ambitious growth plans. The integration of Sirane and the Cambrian facility will be instrumental in achieving our mission to be the global supplier of choice for sustainable packaging.' WEPA Mill Manager Jordi Goma-Camps Trave said: 'We highly appreciate that the Welsh Government supports this important project for WEPA. It will not only improve the sustainability of our manufacturing process, but also increases our production capacity and contributes to the future viability of the site.'
