Studsvik has signed an agreement with the Finnish nuclear power plant TVO for treatment and recycling of end-of-life heat exchangers. The order value is about SEK 25 million. "We see interest from an increasing number of countries in treatment of low and medium-level metallic material instead of direct disposal. Our environmentally responsible and cost-effective methods of dealing with large components meet with particular interest," says Leif Andersson, head of Studsvik's segment Sweden. With Studsvik's treatment concept it is usually possible to free release and recycle 80-90 per cent of the metals in components, which both reduces storage costs and environmental impact. To date Studsvik has treated end-of-life components from both Sweden and other countries and in 2009 contracted to treat about 3,200 tonnes of components from Canada. The Finnish heat exchangers, weighing in total about 700 tonnes, are to be treated in 2010 and 2011. Residual products from the treatment will be sent back to Finland for final storage. For further information please contact: Leif Andersson, head of Studsvik's segment Sweden, +46 155-22 15 55 Facts about Studsvik Studsvik offers a range of advanced technical services to the international nuclear power industry in waste treatment, decommissioning, engineering and services, and operating efficiency. The company has 60 years experience of nuclear technology and radiological services. Studsvik is a leading supplier on a rapidly expanding market. The business is conducted through five segments: Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany, USA and Global Services. Studsvik has 1 100 employees in 8 countries and the company's shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. [HUG#1385205]
Studsvik waste treating Finnish heat exchangers
| Source: Studsvik AB