L-3 MAPPS announced today it has been named an AREVA certified supplier for its nuclear power plant simulators and services. Michael Chatlani, vice president of marketing and sales for L-3 MAPPS Power Systems and Simulation, accepted the award from AREVA chief executive officer Anne Lauvergeon in a ceremony in Washington DC on 4 June.

“On behalf of our president, Peter Dawson, we are honoured and delighted that AREVA appreciates our quality products and services,” said Mr Chatlani. “This recognition means a great deal to all the people at L-3 MAPPS.”

The AREVA certified supplier seal of approval reflects 25 different criteria that AREVA requires of its key suppliers, such as:

  • The quality of the products and/or services
  • The capacity to offer the best market price and production schedules
  • Dedication to project management, safety, security and the protection of the environment
  • Development potential in R&D and innovation
  • The commercial approach and capacity to tackle new markets

AREVA, a world leader in nuclear power and the only company to cover all industrial activities in this field, has manufacturing facilities in 43 countries and a sales network in more than 100. AREVA offers technological solutions for CO2-free power generation and electricity transmission and distribution.

L-3 MAPPS, a division of the L-3 Marine and Power Systems group, has more than 25 years of experience in pioneering technological advances in the marine automation field and more than 35 years of experience in delivering high-fidelity power plant simulation to leading utilities worldwide.

In addition the company has more than three decades of expertise in supplying plant computer systems for Canadian heavy water reactors. L-3 MAPPS also provides targeted controls and simulation solutions to the space sector.