L&T exports first Nuclear Equipment to USA

Larsen & Toubro, India's leading engineering company, delivered the first four Dry Shielded Canisters for Transnuclear Inc, USA, an AREVA Company. These Canisters form a part of orders of 50 such units for three leading American nuclear power plant operators to be manufactured in accordance with the US Code of Federal Regulations and Nuclear Safety Class 1 standards.

Mr. M V Kotwal, Member of the L&T Board & President - Heavy Engineering, said "At L&T we take pride in exporting the first nuclear equipment consignment to USA. This marks an international recognition of our capabilities and also the first steps in participating in the potentially large global nuclear equipment market".

L&T is currently the only Indian manufacturer authorized by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) to use "N', "NPT', 'NA' stamps and 'NS' Certification for enabling design and manufacture & construction of nuclear island equipment as per American standards.

L&T serves the power sector across the entire spectrum - from design services to equipment manufacture, erection, construction and commissioning of complete projects on a turnkey basis.