Framatome in Slovakia

A long-term partner of the nuclear industry

Framatome has been a trusted partner of the Slovak nuclear industry for decades, supporting the safe and reliable operation of nuclear power plants through its specialized local subsidiaries: Reaktortest and Framatome Controls.

These both entities contribute to the operation of Slovakia’s five VVER-440 nuclear units and support the sixth unit, currently under construction, while also supporting international nuclear projects across Europe.

Framatome Controls: engineering expertise for industrial control systems

Framatome Controls s. r. o., a wholly owned subsidiary of Framatome, specializes in engineering for industrial control systems for nuclear power plants worldwide.

Based in Bratislava, Slovakia, Framatome Controls brings dedicated teams of highly skilled engineers delivering:

Engineering services;
System solutions;
Software support and related services.

Framatome Controls engineers are actively involved in retrofit, upgrade, and new-build projects, with a strong focus on:

Automation technologies (software and hardware design)
Electrical system designs
Support activities throughout the plant lifecycle

As an ISO-certified organization, Framatome Controls delivers high-quality, safety-critical solutions for new-build projects in France, the United Kingdom, Finland, and Slovakia. The teams also play a key role in maintaining rigorous nuclear safety standards across the supply chain.

Reaktortest – A Framatome company expert in the VVER reactor market

Reaktortest, fully owned by Framatome since July 2025, is a recognized expert in the VVER reactor market. Founded in 1991 as a joint venture between Framatome and Slovenské Elektrárne, the company has built a strong reputation in non-destructive testing (NDT) and quality assurance.

Today, Reaktortest supports Slovenské Elektrárne through:

In-service inspections of reactor vessels;
NDT technical support for outages quality control during the construction of Mochovce Unit 4;
Qualification and certification of NDT teams.

Beyond Slovakia, Reaktortest provides technical inspection services for international nuclear projects in Germany, France, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, and other EU countries.