Canadian Nuclear Industry Capabilities Guide 2009–2010
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- Team Industrial Services — TCH Division
- Technical Standards and Safety Authority
- The Society of Energy Professionals
- The State Group Inc.
- Thorburn Equipment Inc.
- Trillium Corporate Communications Inc.
- Tyne Engineering Inc.
- UCC Industries International Inc.
- Velan Inc.
- Veronics Instruments Inc.
- Versatile Measuring Instruments Inc.
- WAG QA Services Canada Inc.
- Wardrop Engineering Inc.
- Weston Valve and Fitting Ltd.
- Willer Engineering Ltd.
- Wittenstein Inc.
- WorleyParsons Canada Ltd. — Nuclear Energy Division
- Zircatec Precision Industries Inc. — Cameco Co.
- ZOOK Canada Inc.
Team Industrial Services — TCH Division
Team Industrial Services — TCH Division is a highly specialized technical field services provider for the petrochemical, power and fabrication industries. We offer services such as:
- equipment repair: industrial
- heaters: propane, industrial heat treating equipment repair
- instruments: detecting, metal heat treating
- monitoring systems: temperature
430 Industrial Drive, Unit 2
Milton, Ontario L9T 5A6
Contact: Bob Coutu, Regional Manager, Eastern Canada
Telephone: 905-878-7546
Toll-free: 1-800-268-9946
Email address: bcoutu@teamindustrialservices.com
Capabilities
- Operation, Maintenance and Business Services
Technical Standards and Safety Authority
Technical Standards and Safety Authority strives to make people's lives better by enhancing public safety. A full-service safety provider, we carry out a broad spectrum of tasks on behalf of governments, businesses and the general public. From safety inspections to engineering reviews, technical training and certification, to public education and outreach, our unique risk management and proactive partnership approach helps us improve public safety outcomes. As a self-funded, not-for-profit organization, we deliver superior solutions efficiently and cost-effectively. Under our Boilers and Pressure Vessels safety program, we regulate all pressure-retaining components manufactured or used in Ontario. Our staff members inspect pressure equipment during the manufacturing process, and again after it has become operational. We register the designs of equipment in accordance with recognized codes and standards. We also provide third-party inspection services at the nuclear licensed
facilities in Ontario.
3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower
Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4
Contact: Roy Martin, Director, Boilers and Pressure Vessels Safety and Operating Engineers Program
Telephone: 416-734-3535
Email address: rmartin@tssa.org
Capabilities
- Public Services, Government, Associations and R&D
The Society of Energy Professionals
The Society of Energy Professionals represents more than 7 000 professional employees in the electricity industry in Ontario, including engineers, scientists, supervisors, finance specialists and many others. Originally formed in 1948, we have been making improvements to the industry for more than 50 years. We are very concerned about the state of Ontario's electricity system. There has been little new generation built since the mid-80s, and we are rapidly approaching a supply-demand crunch. The Society of Energy Professionals is Local 160 of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, based in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, with 80 000 members in the United States and Canada.
45 Bloor Street East, Suite 300
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3R4
Contact: Rod Sheppard, President
Telephone: 416-670-6835
Email address: shepparr@society.on.ca
Capabilities
- Public Services, Government, Associations and R&D
The State Group Inc.
The State Group Inc. is an industry leading multi-trade contractor serving clients across
Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and the United Arab Emirates Providing comprehensive
mechanical and electrical services on a single source basis for all sectors of the commercial,
industrial, institutional and power generation markets. We have the in-house resources to meet
the challenges of our clients by self performing:
- high-, medium-, and low-voltage electrical
- voice/data/video/fibre and network communications
- plumbing/pipe fitting
- HVAC
- mill wrighting and rigging
- ironwork and structural steel
- civil
- multi-trade emergency services
- maintenance services
We are registered under ISO90001:2000 and TSSA Certificate of Authorization for fabrication, and assembly and installation of parts and supports in accordance with CSA N285.0 requirements.
3206 Orlando Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1R5
Contact: Ken Lewis, Vice President
Telephone: 905-672-2772
Toll-free: 1-800-558-2034
Email address: k.lewis@stategroup.com
Contact: Gavin Trewern, Manager International Operations
Telephone: 905-672-2772
Email address: g.trewern@stategroup.com
Capabilities
- Engineering and Construction
Thorburn Equipment Inc. (http://www.thorburnflex.com/DOCS/index.HTM)
Thorburn Equipment Inc. is an innovative manufacturer of specialized, engineered flexible piping systems. Since 1960, our corporate mission evolution and business philosophy have been customer driven and targeted to selected niche applications, where we can achieve clear positions of sustainable, technological and market-share leadership.
173 Oneida Drive
Pointe-Claire, Quebec H9R 1A9
Contact: Robert Thorburn, President
Telephone: 514-695-8714
Toll-free: 1-800-363-6613, extension 306
Email address: sales@thorburnflex.com
Capabilities
- Engineering and Construction
- Materials and Manufactured Components
Trillium Corporate Communications Inc.
Trillium Corporate Communications Inc. is a full-service public relations consulting firm with
unparalleled experience in Canada's nuclear industry. Trillium Principals Kevin Lennon and
Steve Skidd have been working in and providing consulting to Canada's nuclear industry since
1978. Services include: strategic planning, media training, media relations, crisis planning,
government relations, community relations and coalition building.
160 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 602
Toronto, Ontario M4P 3B5
Contact: Kevin Lennon, Principal
Telephone: 416-322-3030
Email address: kevin@trilliumpr.com
Contact: Steve Skidd, Principal
Telephone: 416-322-3030
Email address: steve@trilliumpr.com
Capabilities
- Operation, Maintenance and Business Services
Tyne Engineering Inc.
Tyne Engineering Inc. has extensive nuclear industry experience in process systems design and manufacturing, as well as in design of specialty scientific and laboratory equipment. We offer expertise in:
- specific tritium
- high vacuum
- cryogenics
- nuclear and tritium handling
We also design and build demonstration plants and small-scale commercial plants.
2333 Wyecroft Road, Unit 9
Oakville, Ontario L6L 6L4
Contact: John Robinson, President
Telephone: 905-825-0697
Email address: jr@tyne-engineering.com
Capabilities
- Engineering and Construction
- Materials and Manufactured Components
UCC Industries International Inc.
UCC Industries International Inc. is a medium-sized steel and concrete construction products
company that specializes in the distribution of Unistrut metal framing and related fittings to
nuclear and non-nuclear utilities. We are certified to CSAZ299.3 and are currently working
towards obtaining our CSA N285.0/NCA 3800 Certification. We hope to be certified by
September 1, 2009, and therefore able to supply ASME Section III, Division 1 ss. NF certified
materials to the CANDU nuclear facilities. In addition to Unistrut metal framing, we will also
be certified through the N285.0 certificate to supply three other product lines to the nuclear
industry: Lindapter Steel Connections, Halfen Concrete Anchoring Connections and Sikla Pipe
Support Systems. We look forward to continuing to be a valued supplier in the nuclear industry
for many years to come.
895 Sandy Beach Road, Units 12 and 13
Pickering, Ontario L1W 3N7
Contact: Brent Hughes, President
Telephone: 905-831-7724
Toll-free: 1-800-308-1043
Email address: bhughes@ucci.ca
Contact: Cid Connon, Vice President
Telephone: 905-831-7724
Email address: cconnon@ucci.ca
Capabilities
- Engineering and Construction
- Materials and Manufactured Components
- Operation, Maintenance and Business Services
Velan Inc.
Velan Inc. valves (gate, globe, check, ball, triple-offset butterfly) are the global power
industry's clear choice for reliable nuclear service, with an installation base that includes
two-thirds of the world's nuclear power stations — 100 percent of plants in Canada, France and
South Korea, and 90 percent of plants in United States We are a leading manufacturer of valves for the nuclear
power industry. We have been supplying valves for nuclear power for over 50 years, and have
held the ASME "N" stamp since 1971. Our nuclear quality programs have been surveyed by
ASME and are audited by NUPIC, Newport News Shipbuilding, DCMA, nuclear utilities and
others. And we remain at the forefront of qualification testing for motor-operated valves to
address issues raised in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Generic Letter 89–10. We have
focused nuclear marketing, sales, engineering and quality-control teams that enable us to
handle all of your nuclear valve needs.
7007 Chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse
Saint-Laurent, Quebec H4T 1G2
Contact: George Lysakowski, Sales Manager
Telephone: 905-278-7522
Email address: george.lysakowski@velan.com
Contact: Berlil Nilsson, Manager, Nuclear Group
Telephone: 514-748-7743
Email address: bnilsson@velanvalve.com
Capabilities
- Engineering and Construction
- Materials and Manufactured Components
Veronics Instruments Inc.
Veronics Instruments Inc. supplies the nuclear industry with instrumentation equipment, such as moisture analyzers; gas analyzers; flow meters; pressure sensors; pressure and electrical calibrators; electrical heaters and controls panels; and Ultrasonic leak detectors.
250 Wyecroft Road, Unit 15
Oakville, Ontario L6K 3T7
Contact: Larry Liut, General Manager
Telephone: 905-691-4932
Email address: lliut@veronics.com
Capabilities
- Materials and Manufactured Components
Versatile Measuring Instruments Inc.
Versatile Measuring Instruments Inc. provides effective sourcing solutions for the nuclear
power industry. From initial specification through prototyping, qualification testing, manufacturing
and shipping, we provide the right product on time and on budget. Under new management
since 2005, we have focused on building and expanding our quality assurance scope to satisfy
both the Canadian and American nuclear markets. Besides our extensive array of qualified
panel meters and other nuclear instrumentation, we have developed a solid reputation for
instrument and control component design, manufacture and integration for safety and non-safety
related applications. Designing new "form fit and function" visually identical replacements for
legacy products is our specialty. We understand the need to use analog designs that meet
today's qualifications for legacy safety related applications. Our design process includes:
specification review, design, prototyping, qualification (EMC, Seismic, EQ, functional),
manufacturing and shipping. This process is applied to discreet components and provides
complete integrated control panel solutions. We have the pedigree, the products, the engineering
design staff and the quality assurance programs in place to solve your nuclear sourcing
problems, whether your requirement is for a refurbishment or a new build, in Canada, the
United States or internationally.
165 Pony Drive
Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 7B5
Contact: Rick Oughtred, Director of Operations, Nuclear
Telephone: 905-954-0582
Email address: roughtred@amidyne.com
Contact: Customer Service
Telephone: 905-954-0582
Toll-free: 1-800-742-1413
Email address: sales@amidyne.com
Capabilities
- Engineering and Construction
- Materials and Manufactured Components
WAG QA Services Canada Inc.
WAG QA Services Canada Inc. is an international quality assurance services company focused
primarily on the Canadian nuclear power generation industry. Our services include:
- source surveillance/inspection and expediting of all equipment types
- supplier qualification auditing
- QA program/management consulting both here in Canada and throughout the world.
We work directly with Canadian nuclear utilities and with their many suppliers and contractors. Our qualified consultants have many years experience while employed with Canadian nuclear utilities, and others in conventional power generation.
5-420 Erb Street West, Suite 203
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 6K6
Contact: Alan Wagland, President
Telephone: 519-745-7137
Email address: a.wagland@wagqa.com
Contact: Hanna Schuiling, Administrative Assistant
Telephone: 519-590-4382
Email address: h.schuiling@wagqa.com
Capabilities
- Engineering and Construction
Wardrop Engineering Inc.
Wardrop Engineering Inc. has been providing value-added solutions to the nuclear industry since 1966. Our deep understanding of nuclear systems and processes has allowed us to establish a solid reputation in the nuclear industry. We are known for breaking new ground and providing innovative solutions that improve the way our clients do business. We are client-focused, responsive and flexible. We deliver outstanding service and are known for exceeding our clients' expectations. As a single-source supplier, we deliver value-added solutions for safe and efficient nuclear operations — on time and on budget. Our expertise includes:
- multi-disciplined design engineering
- project management for large projects
- base plant engineering support
- DCC software support
- asset management
6725 Airport Road, 6th Floor
Missisauga, Ontario L4V 1V2
Contact: Sanjay Krishnan, Marketing Coordinator
Telephone: 905-686-2810
Email address: nuclear@wardrop.com
Capabilities
- Uranium Mining and Fuel Cycle
- Engineering and Construction
- Operation, Maintenance and Business Services
Weston Valve and Fitting Ltd.
Weston Valve and Fitting Ltd. are exclusive Swagelok sales and service centers. We stock, sell, and service Swagelok products, while providing local service and support to the nuclear industry.
3585 Laird Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5L 5Z8
Contact: Brent McLellan, President
Telephone: 905-607-1825
Email address: brent.mclellan@weston.swagelok.com
Capabilities
- Materials and Manufactured Components
Willer Engineering Ltd.
Willer Engineering Ltd. offers a number of services, including an extensive lineup of premium quality systems and equipment from leading industry names; unsurpassed application assistance and support; detailed technical literature and information, in print and on our website; and in-house and on-site service, training and field support.
422 Consumers Road
Toronto, Ontario M2J 1P8
Contact: Keith Richardson, Business Development
Telephone: 416-499-4421
Email address: kieth.richardson@willereng.com
Capabilities
- Materials and Manufactured Components
- Operation, Maintenance and Business Services
Wittenstein Inc.
Products of the Wittenstein Inc. group are found everywhere extreme precision is required to
drive, operate and control. The products developed, produced and distributed by Wittenstein
include highly precise planetary gears, complete electromechanical drive systems and servo
motors. The products are implemented in such areas as robots and machine tools, packaging,
conveyor systems and process technology, paper and printing machines, medical technology,
and also in the aerospace industry. The engineers of Wittenstein cyber motor are also familiar
with the application of motors in extreme environmental conditions, such as ultra high vacuum,
fine vacuum, high vacuum, high radiation and high/low temperature.
427 Dundas Street East
Waterdown, Ontario LOR 2H1
Contact: Frank Kuhlmann, Regional Account Manager
Telephone: 519-505-0568
Email address: frank.kuhlmann@wittenstein-us.com
Contact: Peter Iversen P. Eng., Regional Sales Manager, Canada
Telephone: 905-690-7086
Email address: peter.iversen@wittenstein-us.com
Capabilities
- Engineering and Construction
- Operation, Maintenance and Business Services
WorleyParsons Canada Ltd. — Nuclear Energy Division
WorleyParsons Canada Ltd. — Nuclear Energy Division has been a provider of professional technical, construction and project management services to the nuclear industry for over 50 years. Whether enhancing your nuclear operations with radiological design basis, safety analysis, and emergency management support, or supporting your new plant feasibility,
design, construction or commissioning, we keep your nuclear plants in compliance, online and operating at peak performance. We have the demonstrated industry commitment and capability to deliver outstanding service from new plant development to deactivation and decommissioning, with the global presence and local project capabilities to assist customers in all phases of an asset's life cycle.
Our services include:
- full-service design analysis
- modification engineering
- extended power update
- license renewal/support
- decommissioning engineering
- construction management
- owner's engineer
- feasibility studies and services
- equipment qualification
- project management, estimating and project controls
- due diligence reviews and evaluations
- applied engineering analyses
- radiological analyses
- process/procedure development
- nuclear site evaluations and licensing
- emergency management support
- technology evaluations
8133 Warden Avenue
Markham, Ontario L6G 1B3
Contact: Timothy Biggs, Manager, Business Development
Telephone: 905-944-6713
Email address: timothy.biggs@worleyparsons.com
Capabilities
- Engineering and Construction
Zircatec Precision Industries Inc. — Cameco Co.
Zircatec Precision Industries Inc. — Cameco Co., with highly skilled and experienced engineering personnel, has developed specialized manufacturing, and inspection equipment and processes to carry out the large scale production of CANDU fuel to exacting tolerances. We are the largest supplier of CANDU fuel in the world. In addition to domestic experience, we have produced CANDU-type fuel for commercial power reactors. We also provide prototype fuel for irradiation testing of advanced fuel designs, such as CANFLEX and Low Enriched Uranium. We are the only commercial fuel manufacturer in Canada with the ability to produce enriched fuel (up to
20 percent enrichment). We also have experience as a supplier of nuclear grade fuel and UO2 pellets to the U.S. BWR/PWR market. Our dedicated team of professionals is ready to meet your requirements for:
- nuclear fuel
- nuclear grade zircaloy tubing
- nuclear reactor components
- product development
- manufacturing process development
- technology transfer
200 Dorset Street East
Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3V4
Contact: Aniket Pant, General Manager
Telephone: 905-885-4537, extension 2201
Email address: aniket.pant@zircatec.ca
Capabilities
- Uranium Mining and Fuel Cycle
- Engineering and Construction
- Materials and Manufactured Components
- Operation, Maintenance and Business Services
ZOOK Canada Inc.
ZOOK Canada Inc. manufactures a full line of high-performance, non-fragmenting, Metal Rupture Disks and Holders; a complete line of Graphite Rupture Disks; a complete line of flat, crowned, and insulated Vent Panels; rupture disk Alarm Sensors compatible with ZOOK, or any other brand and type of rupture disks; a full line of "standard" and custom Extruder Barrel assemblies; bi-directional low-pressure rupture disks capable of ruptures as low as 1 inch; and water column accessories, such as gauges, excess flow valves and pipe guards to compliment your rupture disk purchase. We provide:
- free inventory analysis, allowing optimum economical stocking levels and buying opportunities
- on-site rupture disk training programs
- on-site application analysis on purchasing the optimum performing rupture disks for your application
4400 South Service Road
Burlington, Ontario L7L 5R8
Contact: Order Desk
Telephone: 905-681-2885
Email address: sales.canada@zook.cc
Capabilities
- Materials and Manufactured Components