Jun 9 2006
Alcan has announced that it has signed an agreement with Ceradyne Canada, a subsidiary of Ceradyne Inc. for the supply, distribution and technical assistance of the unique BoronMMC (a boron carbide metal matrix composite) from Alcan’s Dubuc Works, used to safely package spent nuclear waste material. The agreement also provides for the exploration of other markets for metal matrix composites produced at Dubuc Works, which focuses on the production of high value-added aluminum products.
"Alcan is proud to have developed a sustainable, innovative, safe solution for packaging nuclear waste through the use of its high value-added composite like BoronMMC, improved and commercialised here in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region," said Jean Simon, President, Alcan Primary Metal, Quebec and United States.
"Alcan’s industrial development office served as a catalyst between the partners," added Julien Gendron, director, Regional Industrial Development, Alcan Primary Metal Group."Ceradyne is not only investing a considerable amount and creating jobs, it will also enable the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region to consolidate its presence in the area of aluminum fabrication," he concluded.
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