CEZUS Ugine: melting and forging

CEZUS, a subsidiary of AREVA, is the global leader in the market for zirconium, the metal used, among other things, for nuclear fuel cladding. CEZUS's operations are distributed over six sites. The site in Ugine handles production of ingots and transformation of zirconium, titanium, tantalum, and hafnium into semi-finished products. The facility is located in the Savoie department and employs over 360 people.
Activities: melting and forging
The CEZUS site in Ugine specializes in arc melting in vacuum and in hot forging of zirconium, hafnium, and titanium.
History
The Cezus Ugine factory is located in middle of the French Alps, a region long dominated by the metal industry. Ugine has more than 50 years of experience in producing zirconium alloys.
Triple certification
CEZUS Ugine has ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environment), and OHSAS 18001 (health and safety) certifications.
Commitment to environmental protection
CEZUS Ugine is strongly committed to achieving its environmental protection objectives.
Commitment to employees
CEZUS Ugine 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 Ugine site.
Visits are only permitted in a professional context.
Information:
Avenue Paul Girod
73 400 Ugine
France
Phone: 33 4 79 89 70 70
Fax: 33 4 79 89 70 75
Dialogue with stakeholders
The CEZUS Ugine facility has demonstrated, through many initiatives, its willingness to integrate in the region.

"CEZUS Ugine : 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
