It is OCNI’s position that as Canada looks to deploy SMRs across the country its important that each region is able to benefit from the tremendous economic opportunities that the nuclear industry provides. For capacity and economic benefits, its vital to build out the nuclear supply chain across Canada, starting in the provinces that have already signed onto new nuclear. In response, OCNI has created the Ready4SMR program to help companies in other industries transition to the nuclear industry. “From pumps to valves, cables to filters and skilled trades as well, there are many small and medium sized companies that are interested in SMRs,” says Fehrenbach. “Ready4SMR brings these companies together with the experts who can analyze their operations and existing management systems and create a plan to transition to nuclear, ultimately being ‘qualified’ as a nuclear supplier by a nuclear utility. And, since nuclear is so well standardized, a company that is ‘qualified’ in New Brunswick is also able to meet the requirements of other nuclear utilities across Canada, opening the door to the entire domestic nuclear industry.” OCNI also provides access for our members to nuclear opportunities around the world, meaning that companies who transition to the nuclear/ SMR industry today will have the opportunity to be leaders in the global industry that is expected to reach $140B annually. “As we build new nuclear industrial regions we also have the opportunity to make sure that these incredible economic benefits are available to ARC Clean Technology’s ARC 100 59 APR 2023 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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