Westinghouse Electric Company

Westinghouse Celebrates Milestone Achievement as AP1000® Technology Powers Plant Vogtle Unit 4 into Commercial Operation

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Lunedì, Aprile 29, 2024
Nuclear, Energy, Watt, Electricity, Nuclear energy, Gen, AP1000, Unit, Multimedia, Westinghouse Electric Company, Generation, Georgia Power

Today, the second U.S.-based Gen III+ advanced nuclear Westinghouse AP1000® reactor entered commercial operation at Plant Vogtle, near Waynesboro, Georgia.

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  • Today, the second U.S.-based Gen III+ advanced nuclear Westinghouse AP1000® reactor entered commercial operation at Plant Vogtle, near Waynesboro, Georgia.
  • Westinghouse congratulates Southern Company, Georgia Power and the project partners for this major milestone at Vogtle Unit 4.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429548600/en/
    Vogtle Unit 4 has entered commercial operation in April 2024.
  • “I am proud to announce the successful deployment of AP1000 technology for Vogtle Unit 4, making Plant Vogtle the largest source of clean energy in the United States,” said Patrick Fragman, Westinghouse President & CEO.

Westinghouse Congratulates Energoatom on Start of AP1000® Work at Khmelnytskyi NPP

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Lunedì, Aprile 15, 2024
Nuclear, Technology, Energy, Security, Petro, Watt, Memorandum, News, Small modular reactor, Partnership, The Electric Company, SMR, AP1000, Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, Energoatom, Multimedia, Private sector, Second, Westinghouse Electric Company, Generation, VVER, Uranium mining

Westinghouse Electric Company congratulates Energoatom, the state-owned nuclear utility of Ukraine, on the start of AP1000® activities at Khmelnytskyi Unit 5 in Ukraine.

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  • Westinghouse Electric Company congratulates Energoatom, the state-owned nuclear utility of Ukraine, on the start of AP1000® activities at Khmelnytskyi Unit 5 in Ukraine.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240415282247/en/
    Westinghouse Electric Company congratulates Energoatom on the start of AP1000® activities at Khmelnytskyi Unit 5 in Ukraine.
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    Today’s news follows the arrival of the first batch of Westinghouse VVER-1000 nuclear fuel for the two operating units at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant in March 2024.
  • This milestone strengthens the existing strategic partnership between Westinghouse and Energoatom to supply all VVER nuclear fuel for the country’s nuclear fleet.

Westinghouse Expands AP1000® Supply Chain with Bulgaria MOU Signings

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Venerdì, Aprile 12, 2024
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This milestone is a result of ongoing engagement with local suppliers following the Westinghouse Supplier Symposium held in February 2024 with Bulgarian companies.

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  • This milestone is a result of ongoing engagement with local suppliers following the Westinghouse Supplier Symposium held in February 2024 with Bulgarian companies.
  • Four AP1000 reactors are currently setting operational performance and availability records in China with eight additional reactors under construction.
  • Westinghouse Electric Company is shaping the future of carbon-free energy by providing safe, innovative nuclear and other clean power technologies and services globally.
  • Over 135 years of innovation makes Westinghouse the preferred partner for advanced technologies covering the complete nuclear energy life cycle.

Westinghouse Releases New Report on Economic Impact of AP1000® Deployment in Poland & Down Selects Key Polish Suppliers

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Martedì, Aprile 9, 2024
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Today, Westinghouse Electric Company released an independent report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC (PwC) outlining the considerable economic footprint of deploying six AP1000® units in Poland.

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  • Today, Westinghouse Electric Company released an independent report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC (PwC) outlining the considerable economic footprint of deploying six AP1000® units in Poland.
  • The Polish project is being implemented by Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe, a company owned by the Polish state, which is responsible for implementation and execution of the Polish Nuclear Energy Program (PPEJ).
  • “Deploying our AP1000 technology in Poland represents a 100-year partnership between the United States and Poland on energy security,” said David Durham, President of Westinghouse Energy Systems.
  • Download the full report – The Economic Impact of a Westinghouse AP1000 Reactor Project in Poland – here.

Westinghouse Announces Executive Management Appointments

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Lunedì, Aprile 1, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401801853/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401801853/en/
    Ron Timperio is appointed Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Operations Services
    Adam Silverstein is appointed Executive Vice President, Quality, Environment, Health & Safety
    “Strong execution across our global operations coupled with the highest standards of safety and quality is critical for both our day-to-day and long-term success,” said Patrick Fragman, Westinghouse President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • “Ron is a seasoned executive who brings to Westinghouse an unrelenting focus on performance and delivery through diverse, cross-functional experience across global industries.
  • He has 30 years of experience in manufacturing operations; supply chain management; environmental, health and safety; and quality control.
  • Adam Silverstein appointed Executive Vice President, Quality, Environment, Health & Safety
    Mr. Silverstein will lead Westinghouse’s nuclear safety, industrial safety and quality assurance programs.

PPG Names Robert Massy Chief Human Resources Officer

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Mercoledì, Marzo 27, 2024
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PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the appointment of Robert Massy as senior vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective March 18, 2024.

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  • PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the appointment of Robert Massy as senior vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective March 18, 2024.
  • Reporting to Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer, Massy will be responsible for leading the company’s global human resources organization.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240327425906/en/
    PPG appointed Robert Massy as senior vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective March 18, 2024.
  • Massy joined Westinghouse in 2015 as chief talent officer and then was named CHRO in 2017.

Curtiss-Wright to Host 2024 Investor Day

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Venerdì, Marzo 22, 2024
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Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it will host an Investor Day in New York City on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

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  • Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it will host an Investor Day in New York City on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
  • A live webcast of the event will be available on the Company’s Investor Relations webpage.
  • Registration for the event is encouraged and can be completed in advance on the Investor Day 2024 Registration Site .
  • Presentation materials will be posted the morning of the event and a recording of the webcast will be made available following the event.

Westinghouse Produces 1,000th Additive Manufacturing Component for VVER-440 Fuel

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Mercoledì, Marzo 20, 2024
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Westinghouse Electric Company recently reached a significant milestone by manufacturing its 1,000th fuel flow plate using Additive Manufacturing (AM).

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  • Westinghouse Electric Company recently reached a significant milestone by manufacturing its 1,000th fuel flow plate using Additive Manufacturing (AM).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320135503/en/
    A fuel assembly component produced through additive manufacturing.
  • “This achievement showcases the development of additive manufacturing from prototyping to full-scale production, generating tangible value for our customers,” said Lou Martínez Sancho, Westinghouse Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, R&D and Innovation.
  • In 2020, Westinghouse installed the first ever safety-related AM component, a Thimble Plugging Device, into an operating commercial reactor.

Westinghouse, Slovenia’s Chamber of Commerce & Industry Host Supplier Event for AP1000® Reactor and AP300™ Small Modular Reactor Deployment

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Venerdì, Marzo 8, 2024
Engineering, Other Energy, Manufacturing, Energy, Other Manufacturing, Nuclear, Generation, Senior, Directorate, Multimedia, Entrepreneurship, SMR, AP1000, Commerce, Certification, Nuclear energy, NPP, The Electric Company, Internationalization, Westinghouse Electric Company, Watt, Partnership, Uranium mining

Westinghouse Electric Company and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia recently welcomed more than 40 vendors to a Supplier Symposium in Krško.

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  • Westinghouse Electric Company and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia recently welcomed more than 40 vendors to a Supplier Symposium in Krško.
  • The event builds upon the decades long partnership between Westinghouse and the Slovenian nuclear industry to discuss new opportunities for AP1000® reactor and AP300™ small modular reactor projects in country and globally.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240308790852/en/
    Elias Gedeon, Senior Vice President of Westinghouse Energy Systems Commercial Operations, spoke this week at the Slovenia Supplier Symposium.
  • The AP300 small modular reactor is the only SMR based on an advanced, large Generation III+ reactor already in operation globally.

Westinghouse Releases Report on Economic Impact of AP1000® Deployment in Canada

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Mercoledì, Febbraio 28, 2024
Nuclear, Energy, Other Energy, Engineering, Generation, Westinghouse, AP1000, CDN, GDP, Small modular reactor, PwC, The Electric Company, Employment, Economics, Westinghouse Electric Company, Gross domestic product, Watt, Renewable energy

Westinghouse Electric Company released a comprehensive, independent report today from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC (PwC) outlining the significant economic impact for Canada by deploying four AP1000® units in Ontario.

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  • Westinghouse Electric Company released a comprehensive, independent report today from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC (PwC) outlining the significant economic impact for Canada by deploying four AP1000® units in Ontario.
  • Once operational, the units would create an additional $8.1 billion in GDP and support more than 12,000 jobs annually.
  • “Our globally-deployed AP1000 reactor fleet is a licensed and proven technology that provides exceptional availability and economics across the world,” said David Durham, President of Westinghouse Energy Systems.
  • Over 135 years of innovation makes Westinghouse the preferred partner for advanced technologies covering the complete nuclear energy life cycle.