Amec Foster Wheeler opening office in Kincardine

Officials with Amec Foster Wheeler are pleased to announce they are expanding their presence in Bruce, Grey and Huron counties by establishing an office in Kincardine on the shore of Lake Huron.

The company provides technical, analytical, licensing, regulatory, project management and engineering design support to Bruce Power. It will establish a local design capability with an initial complement of engineers, with a longer-term objective of filling its new 3,000 square feet of office space.

“To support Bruce Power, we are delighted to reinforce our existing Bruce site staff complement of around 100 people with this new office.” Said John Mackinnon, president of Amec Foster Wheeler’s nuclear business in North America. “We look forward to strengthening our relationship with Bruce Power and the local community by providing high-value, innovative solutions that support Bruce Power’s business objectives and contribute to the local economy.”

Bruce County warden Mitch Twolan welcomed Amec Foster Wheeler to the region.

“We appreciate the value that Bruce Power's commitment to local economic development has had on surrounding communities,” Twolan said. “This is another big win for Bruce County and the surrounding area. Our partnership with Bruce Power and the opportunities this brings to the area is critical to ensuring the long-term sustainability of the world's largest nuclear generating station and our communities.”

The combined economic development efforts of the region and Bruce Power are starting to pay off as suppliers are expanding into the area, said Gary Newman, Bruce Power's chief engineer and senior vice-president, engineering, nuclear operations. He noted that the initiative includes Bruce, Grey and Huron counties, and recognizes that the entire region, as well as the province, will benefit from Bruce Power’s Life-Extension Program through local investments and job opportunities.

“We are off to a great start in achieving our long-term view of economic development in our community and the province,” said Newman. “We are pleased to see Amec Foster Wheeler establish a local presence, while creating highly-skilled jobs, supporting community economic development, and enabling innovation. Helping companies expand into the region is an important part of Bruce Power’s social responsibility.”

For more information about Amec Foster Wheeler, check the website at: www.amecfw.com.