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Creusot Forge and Creusot Mécanique: the production of large forged parts - History

Expert for over 200 years: first the foundry began in 1782 in Le Creusot. Competence and know-how Creusot Forge are rooted in a strong technical and historical heritage.

  • 2009: Extension of the forgings building (+ 60 meters)
  • 2008/2009: Complete renovation of the 7,500 ton and 11,300 ton presses
  • 2007: Modernization of the machine tools at Creusot Mécanique and Creusot Forge
  • 2006: Creusot Forge and Creusot Mécanique become part of the AREVA group
  • 2005: Production of the first EPR™ reactor components (Generation III)
  • 2003: Production of the first monoblock vessel head
  • 1992: Production of the first monoblock reactor coolant piping
  • 1988: The first forged primary channel head for a steam generator (with integrated piping)
  • 1979: Commissioning of a new 11,300 ton press
  • 1974: Creation of a machine shop for nuclear parts at Le Creusot
  • 1960: Launch of the French commercial reactor program
  • 1956: Commissioning of a new 7,500 ton hydraulic press
  • 1890: The first 2,000 ton hydraulic press
  • 1876: Creation of the first forging shop in Le Creusot; commissioning of the largest tamping machine in the world (100 metric tons)
  • 1782: First smelting operations at Le Creusot

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