Vallourec is a world leader in premium tubular solutions primarily serving the energy markets, as well as other industrial applications. With 18,600 employees, integrated manufacturing facilities, advanced R&D, and a presence in more than 20 countries, Vallourec offers its customers innovative global solutions to meet the growing energy challenges of the 21st century.
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy visits Vallourec
3 September 2010 - Vallourec welcomes President Sarkozy to its Valinox Nucléaire subsidiary in Montbard (Côte d’Or, France).
This visit comes as the group is investing at this site to increase production capacity for the advanced technology tubes used in nuclear power plants.
Vallourec’s contribution to French nuclear industry excellence and for its role in regenerating the local economy is honored on this occasion.
> Press release
> Press pack (in french)
Second quarter 2010 results
Strong rebound versus the first quarter of 2010
- Sales: + 28%
- EBITDA: + 78%
To meet the strong rebound in activity in all Group’s markets during the second quarter, Vallourec teams have once again demonstrated a high level of flexibility and mobilization to adapt to changes in demand and satisfy their customers’ needs.
In the last few months, Vallourec continued its development to strengthen its positions on high growth markets, be closer to our customers and develop innovative premium solutions in order to benefit from the excellent long term prospects of the energy markets.
> The press release
> The presentation
> The audiocast - July 29 2010