CEZUS Rugles: manufacture of flat products

CEZUS, a subsidiary of AREVA, is the global leader in the zirconium market, the metal used, among other things, for fuel assembly tube cladding in the heart of nuclear reactors. CEZUS's operations are distributed over six sites: the Rugles site manufactures flat products originated from the pilgering of rectangular billets. The facility employs around 150 people, in a town of almost 2,500 inhabitants.
Activity: manufacture of flat products
The Cezus Rugles plant pilgers zirconium alloy sheets and strips. Cezus Rugles exports almost 75% of its production and is renowned worldwide for its excellence in the manufacture of flat products.
History
The Rugles plant has a long and rich history. At the end of the 12th century, a textile mill was located on the river at the site. In recent decades, the site focused on the production of flat products for the nuclear fuel fabrication industry.
Triple certification for ISO 9001/14001 AND OHSAS 18001
The Rugles site is committed to meeting strict environmental standards and societal standards. A demanding integrated management system was put into place to meet this commitment.
Commitment to environmental protection
CEZUS Rugles is strongly committed to achieving its environmental protection objectives.
Commitment to employees
CEZUS Rugles is strongly committed to continuously improving employees’ working conditions, particularly in terms of health and safety.
Information disclosure
View the main publications from the CEZUS Rugles site
Dialogue with stakeholders
The CEZUS Rugles facility has demonstrated, through many initiatives, its willingness to integrate in the region.
Visits are only permitted in a professional context.
Information:
Cité du Moulin à papier
B.P. 18
27 250 Rugles
France
Phone: 33 2 32 35 63 00
Fax: 33 2 32 24 12 84

"CEZUS Rugles : rapport environnemental, social et sociétal 2009" [FR]
2010 Responsible Development of AREVA’s Mining Activities Report
Position Paper – Robustness of the Cooling Function
AREVA WNFC 2012 Presentation
Fuel, the heart of nuclear fission
AREVA, European leader in nuclear fuel
EPR™: discover the advanced reactor
"Flamanville 3 Project" (EDF)
The Chalon Saint-Marcel plant guided tour
