FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 14, 2023
Framatome to invest $49.4 million in City of Lynchburg facility, creating 515 new jobs
林奇堡, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Framatome, an international leader in nuclear energy, will invest $49.4 million to expand, 现代化, 并加强其在林奇堡市的设施,以满足对现有核电站维修和开发先进小型模块化反应堆解决方案的日益增长的需求. 弗吉尼亚州成功地与北卡罗来纳州和宾夕法尼亚州竞争了这个项目, which will create 515 new jobs.
“We are building the world’s leading nuclear energy hub right here in Virginia, thanks to the continued growth of industry leaders like Framatome,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “英联邦正在实施一项全面的能源计划,以确保充足, 可靠的, 负担得起的, and clean energy, 而Framatome是我们未来在这一关键技术领域增加劳动力的关键. 在能源创新方面,弗吉尼亚可以树立标准,并且拥有世界级人才储备,随时准备满足需求.”
法玛通是国际核能领域的领导者,以其创新而闻名, 数字, and value-added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, 服务, and installs components, 燃料, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 18,000 employees work every day to help Framatome’s customers supply ever cleaner, 更安全的, and more economical low-carbon energy.
弗吉尼亚经济发展伙伴关系与林奇堡市合作,确保了弗吉尼亚的这个项目. 扬金州长批准了一笔500万美元的联邦机会基金拨款,用于协助林奇堡市实施这个项目. 该公司有资格从新的主要商业设施工作税收抵免中获得国家福利, full-time jobs created, as well as benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development.
为法拉通创造就业机会的支持将通过弗吉尼亚人才加速器计划提供, 这是由VEDP与弗吉尼亚社区学院系统和其他高等教育合作伙伴合作创建的劳动力计划, 在州长行政部门和弗吉尼亚州议会的资金支持下. Launched in 2019, 该计划通过直接提供招聘和培训服务来加速新设施的启动,这些服务完全是根据公司的独特产品定制的, 流程, 设备, 标准, and culture. 所有的项目服务都是免费提供给符合条件的新公司和扩大的公司,作为创造就业机会的激励.
“We are proud to partner with Framatome, Governor Youngkin, 以及弗吉尼亚州经济发展伙伴关系来支持这一巨大的扩张,这将是对我们城市的历史性投资, 支持515个新工作岗位,巩固林奇堡市作为美国领先的核技术中心的地位,” said Marjette G. Upshur, Director of Economic Development & 旅游 for the City of Lynchburg.
“Framatome已经在积极地改变我们当地的劳动力,这一声明只会增加我们的承诺. 例如, Framatome recently relaunched the Nuclear Technology Academy, 与中弗吉尼亚社区学院(CVCC)合作的劳动力发展伙伴关系,为学生提供能源行业的实践经验. Through this collaboration, Framatome and CVCC are providing essential workforce training, 用实用技能武装我们的公民,让他们在事业上取得成功,壮大林奇堡的熟练劳动力.”
“Framatome has been integral to Virginia’s economy for more than five decades, 我们感谢大家对我们的信任,因为我们公司在林奇堡的大规模扩张重申了对弗吉尼亚州的承诺,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick. “法拉通在核能领域的不断创新和进步表明了该行业的机遇, and we look forward to its future. This project will provide hundreds of high-paying jobs, and we encourage interested applicants to visit www.nuclearcareers.com 应用.”
“半个多世纪以来,大林奇堡地区和弗吉尼亚联邦一直是法马通在北美的业务基地. 现在, we’re strengthening our commitment to our home and our shared goal of safe, 可靠的, low-carbon power generation,” said Kathy Williams, CEO of Framatome North America. “Our extensive investments in facility expansion and modernization, 扩大我们的劳动力储备和不断升级的招聘将有助于激励我们的社区,并使我们与弗吉尼亚联邦保持一致,成为向清洁能源未来过渡的催化剂.”
“Framatome在林奇堡市的存在和发展给我们的社区和经济留下了令人印象深刻和不可否认的印记,” said Stephanie T. Reed, Mayor of the City of Lynchburg. “The City is proud to champion this major expansion, working together to equip and employ our residents, attract investment, and chart the course for a brighter future for all of Lynchburg.”
“使法拉通脱颖而出的是他们对员工的奉献精神以及他们在核技术领域进一步创新的承诺,” said Wynter C. Benda, City Manager of Lynchburg. “One of our oldest and most impactful corporate citizens, Framatome’s steadfast commitment to their employees, their dedication to innovation and excellence, 他们对林奇堡社区的积极参与是值得赞扬的:他们是变革的.”
“Nuclear energy is a cornerstone of the City of Lynchburg’s economy. We take great pride in championing Framatome’s enduring dedication to our city, home to the company for more than 50 years,” said John Stone, chair of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Lynchburg. “Framatome’s continued growth supports innovative energy solutions, and their unwavering expertise drives a skilled workforce. 在一起, we will continue to collaborate with Framatome, 支持他们的扩张,并加强他们的人才吸引和劳动力发展措施.”
“我想对Marjette Upshur和林奇堡市经济发展办公室的整个团队表示衷心的感谢 & 旅游 for spearheading this project,” said Megan Lucas, CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer of the Lynchburg Regional 业务 Alliance. “他们, along with VEDP, 在与Framatome合作确保我们地区的扩张方面发挥了重要作用. 我们很高兴代表林奇堡地区支持他们的工作,并赞赏法马通决定在这里再投资.”
“Energy is the most important economic sector for Central Virginia. 法马通决定增加515个工作岗位,并投资近5000万美元,这将为我们的公民提供许多伟大的机会,并进一步巩固我们地区作为东海岸能源领导者的声誉,” said Senator Steve Newman. “我还要感谢州长对推动弗吉尼亚州能源增长的关注,以及他为我们地区带来这一特定经济发展扩张的努力.”
“Framatome决定扩大其在林奇堡市的设施,这证明了英联邦的高技能劳动力, supportive manufacturing environment, and strong economy,” said Delegate Wendell Walker. “他们在弗吉尼亚州中部的再投资将为我们地区的劳动力提供重要的机会, creating over 500 jobs and stimulating economic activity in our region. 我感谢法马通对林奇堡市的持续信任,并期待这将给弗吉尼亚州带来新的机遇.”
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