Azad Engineering supplies critical parts for French nuclear turbines

Azad Engineering Pvt Ltd, a city-based precision engineering firm, on Thursday said it has delivered the first set of critical parts that would be assembled on nuclear turbines made in Belfort, France. A press release from the firm said it has been approved as the first Indian company to supply critical rotating parts for such turbines.

Azad has signed a long-term supply agreement with GE Steam Power for supply of nuclear turbines parts, which opens up an opportunity for the company, and is a proud moment for the country as well, the release said.

GE Steam Power offers a broad portfolio of technologies and services for power plants helping customers deliver reliable power as they transition to a lower carbon future.


Rakesh Chopdar, Managing Director, Azad, said, "We feel very proud and delighted to announce that we are the first and the only Indian company to get approved for nuclear parts. We have also signed a long-term agreement with GE Steam Power to manufacture critical rotating parts for the nuclear turbines in one of the most stringent environments.