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Cyclife, the EDF subsidiary in charge of dismantling and waste management international services, is pursuing its expansion in Europe by acquiring complementary capacities provided by Balcke Dürr Nuklear Service GmbH.

Cyclife, the EDF subsidiary in charge of dismantling and waste management international services, is pursuing its expansion in Europe by acquiring complementary capacities provided by Balcke Dürr Nuklear Service GmbH.

Following successful projects and the creation of Cyclife Germany in 2021, Cyclife has decided to acquire Balcke-Dürr Nuklear Service GmbH. Cyclife Germany will take over 100% of the shares in the company previously held by Balcke-Dürr GmbH (NEM Energy Group / Mutares SE & Co), with effect from 1 June 2024. This company proposes a broad range of services in the field of dismantling and waste management: characterisation of facilities, dismantling operations (cutting, complex handling, etc.), clearance, waste management and radiation protection… which will complement the projects developed by Cyclife Germany to provide to the European market a complete and integrated offering, from the initial stages of dismantling to waste management solutions.

“Cyclife Germany GmbH created in December 2021 was the first step to consolidate our presence in Germany, following some successful business and projects such as the PreussenElektra Steam Generator fleet contract and our long-lasting history of waste treatment for all German operators and partners. The integration of new competencies from Balcke-Dürr Nuklear Service allows Cyclife to broaden its range of skills and strengthens its ability to provide integrated dismantling and waste solutions with high added value.” Estelle Desroches, Cyclife Group CEO, says.
 

“By integrating Balcke-Dürr Nuklear Service in its teams, the Cyclife Group is consolidating its position in Germany and more generally in Europe as a provider for the decommissioning, dismantling, and treatment of radioactive waste, continuing to increase our local expertise and capacity with around 90 new coworkers. Their capacities to conduct dismantling projects, professional services for consulting and radiation protection will reinforce the whole offer of Cyclife.” Gordon Hünies Managing Director Cyclife Germany GmbH, comments.

“Joining Cyclife means for Balcke-Dürr Nuklear Service to become part of a fast-growing group in a growing market of increasing importance. It is a great opportunity to exceed our existing limitations and share our capabilities. We look forward to contributing our services in decommissioning of NPPs to the Cyclife portfolio, especially for light water reactors.” Martin Hillenbrand, Managing Director Balcke-Dürr Nuklear Service GmbH, concludes. 

 

 

Cyclife

Cyclife is a subsidiary of the EDF Group dedicated to the dismantling of nuclear facilities and the management of radioactive waste. It combines industrial waste treatment sites in the United Kingdom, Sweden, and France with advanced engineering capabilities (which enables it to offer its customers a wide range of complementary services to optimise the last steps of the lif cycle of nuclear facilities).  


Balcke-Dürr Nuklear Service 
 

Created in 2018, Balcke-Dürr Nuklear Service provides a range of specialised solutions related to nuclear Decommissioning: Plant Characterisation, Decommissioning (project execution, cold cutting processes, and dismantling of nuclear facilities), Disposal (Classifying residual materials, waste management, etc.)