FOMAS | ADVERTORIAL FEATURE
OF METALLURGICAL EXPERTISE AT FOMAS GROUP
FORGING THE FUTURE OF NUCLEAR: SEVENTY YEARS
As nuclear power re-emerges as a cornerstone of global decarbonization strategies, the
reliability of reactor components has never been more critical. At the heart of every reactor lies materials engineered to perform under extreme conditions for decades. Ensuring their integrity requires advanced metallurgy and deep industrial experience.
FOR MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY, FOMAS Group has contributed to this challenge by supplying forged components to the nuclear sector. Founded in 1956 and celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, FOMAS has grown from a single forging facility into a global industrial Group with eight production plants across Europe, North America and Asia. Today, the company provides open-die forgings, rolled rings and metal powders, supporting demanding industries such as power generation, aerospace and next- generation nuclear technologies.
Early involvement in nuclear energy FOMAS’ engagement with nuclear energy dates back to the 1970s, during Italy’s expansion into nuclear power. One of the company’s early milestones was the production of main inlet and outlet nozzles in ASME SA 508 Class 2 steel forgings for Breda Termomeccanica, later installed at the 850 MW Caorso boiling water reactor (BWR) nuclear power plant. Projects such as this helped establish the company’s
expertise in meeting the stringent requirements of the nuclear industry. Today, as nuclear energy regains strategic importance in the transition toward low-carbon energy systems, FOMAS continues to support reactor developers, equipment manufacturers and engineering contractors with advanced metallurgical solutions.
Integrated metallurgical solutions FOMAS brings together several metallurgical processes within a single industrial Group: open-die forgings, rolled rings, and metal powders. This structure allows the company to provide multiple
metallurgical solutions through a single supply partner, helping customers streamline procurement. Over the past decade, the Group has also developed
capabilities in nickel-, iron- and cobalt-based metal powders. These materials are gaining relevance in nuclear applications, particularly where complex geometries or targeted repair and refurbishment strategies are required to extend the operational life of components.
Supporting the next generation of reactors The development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) is reshaping the future of nuclear power. These new reactor concepts aim to improve scalability, economic efficiency and deployment flexibility, FOMAS is collaborating with customers to manufacture forged components for these reactor platforms, where
metallurgical performance and structural reliability remain fundamental. In addition to reactor components, the company supplies parts used in casks and systems for waste management, an area in which it has accumulated decades of experience.
Investing in advanced metallurgy The long operational life of nuclear facilities places demanding requirements on materials and manufacturing processes. To meet these expectations, FOMAS continues to strengthen its metallurgical capabilities and process control. The Group operates Electro-Slag Remelting (ESR)
technology, widely used to produce steels and alloys with improved cleanliness and structural consistency. In 2025, FOMAS launched an investment to expand its melting capabilities with the installation of a 5-ton controlled-atmosphere furnace equipped with Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM), dedicated to the production of superalloys. Scheduled to become fully operational in 2027,
the system will allow the company to: ● ensure precise chemical composition control ● adapt melting practices to specific alloy requirements
This addition will broaden the Group’s ability to supply high-performance materials while maintaining the levels of traceability and process reliability required by the nuclear sector.
A long-standing record of certification FOMAS has held continuous ASME accreditation since the late 1970s and supplies components compliant with major nuclear standards, including RCCM, TÜV, KTA, ISO EN, BS, GOST, JAW and NNSA–HAF604. With decades of expertise and integrated metallurgical capabilities, the Group is well positioned to support the evolving nuclear sector. ■
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Above top: Turbine shaft detail
Above bottom: Nuclear component during forging process
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