Alleima has announced plans to expand its steam generator tubing (SGT) facilities in Sandviken, Sweden, to address the growing global demand in the nuclear segment. The revamped factory is expected to be fully operational by 2027 and will create approximately 90 new jobs in the region.
The expansion involves the refurbishment and reopening of one of Alleima’s existing SGT facilities, which will significantly enhance the company’s capacity and reinforce its leading position in providing tubing for full-scale nuclear power plants. The investment also aims to establish Alleima as a key supplier for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) tubing.
The total investment for this project is approximately SEK 330 million, scheduled for implementation between 2024 and 2026. The expansion is projected to increase production capacity for steam generator tubes by about 60%, with ramp-up operations beginning at the end of 2026.
“This is a unique opportunity to increase our capacity relatively quickly and meet the demand from our customers in the nuclear segment. We have recently delivered the first commercial order for steam generator tubes for SMRs, and we expect this technology to grow as the need for fossil-free energy continues to increase. Through this facility, we will be able to serve both conventional nuclear power plants and emerging technologies like SMR,” says Göran Björkman, President and CEO.
“We are pleased that we now invest in increasing capacity in Sandviken. This is a long-term strategic investment and proof that Alleima has significant experience, great knowledge and proven products and solutions, that can meet the growing demand in the nuclear industry,” says Carl von Schantz, President of the Tube division.
With over 50 years of experience in the nuclear sector, Alleima is a leading supplier of steam generator tubing, having delivered more than 40 million meters of tubing for over 120 reactors worldwide. The facility that will now be reopened was previously mothballed following the inauguration of a new factory in 2012.
This strategic investment positions Alleima to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the nuclear market while supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources.
