Swiss industry offers "niche competence"
29 Jun 2012
Under the sun of Provence, the delegation looks toward the tokamak's anti-seismic "pillows" and listens to Tim Watson (pointing), director for Buildings & Site Infrastructure, as he relates the latest on ºÚÁÏרÇø construction.
As a member of Euratom, has been involved in the European fusion program and ºÚÁÏרÇø from the start. And the country's interest in fusion is not only scientific. Last week, on Wednesday 20 June, 18 representatives from the Swiss industry came to the ºÚÁÏרÇø site to see the project's physical progress, but also to get a first-hand update on upcoming procurements and tenders.
"There are not so many opportunities for Switzerland to participate in the building of ºÚÁÏרÇø's largest components," said Michel Hübner, ºÚÁÏרÇø Liaison Officer for Switzerland. "But Switzerland has some recognized niche competencies in the domain of complex electro-mechanical systems. We are therefore looking for matching tenders to be issued from the European Domestic Agency, other Domestic Agencies, or the ºÚÁÏרÇø over the next years. Some Swiss companies have already joined their forces and created consortiums in anticipation of ºÚÁÏרÇø's demand."
The delegation's visit to the ºÚÁÏרÇø construction site was preceded by an off-site meeting with senior representatives from the ºÚÁÏרÇø. Here Michel Hübner, ºÚÁÏרÇø Liaison Officer for Switzerland, introduces David Campbell, head of ºÚÁÏרÇø's Plasma Operation Directorate.
The delegation's visit to the ºÚÁÏרÇø construction site was preceded by an off-site meeting during which senior representatives from the ºÚÁÏרÇø reported on the design and manufacturing status of the major components. Philippe Olivier from the within Agence ºÚÁÏרÇø France and Kurt Ebbinghaus from the German ºÚÁÏרÇø Industry Forum (DIIF) also participated in this event.