Montreal: July 9, 2025– AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, welcomes Liburdi Dimetrics Corporation as a new ambassador in support of the Canadians for CANDU campaign.
Liburdi Dimetrics Corporation delivers advanced automated welding solutions that play a vital role in maintaining the safety, reliability, and longevity of nuclear power systems. With a strong history of working on CANDU® reactors, they specialize in precision welding technology that facilitates efficient maintenance and life extension of critical components. Their innovations help sustain Canada’s low-emission nuclear energy infrastructure, contributing to clean energy goals. Through continuous research and development, Liburdi Dimetrics Corporation drives technological advancements that enhance nuclear safety, create skilled job opportunities, and support Canada’s leadership in sustainable energy.
The Canadians for CANDU campaign was launched on February 28, 2024, and is proudly supported by organizations including organized labour, supply chain, nuclear medicine, education, and Indigenous Canadian organizations. Spearheaded by Co-Chairs the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien and former Ontario Premier Mike Harris, the campaign promotes the deployment of CANDU nuclear technology at home and abroad in support of Canadian and global efforts to reach net-zero emissions.
“I would like to thank Liburdi Dimetrics Corporation for their leadership in Canada’s world class nuclear sector, and their support for CANDU technology,” said Joe St. Julian, President, Nuclear, AtkinsRéalis. “This growing movement can position Canada as a global clean energy champion, while promoting a domestic nuclear industry that Canadians can be proud of.”
“Liburdi Dimetrics Corporation has a proud history of operational support for Canadian nuclear technology both domestically and abroad through our specialized expertise in automated precision welding,” mentioned Gianni Liburdi, Director of Corporate Affairs at Liburdi Dimetrics Corporation. “We recognize the vital role CANDU plays in generating low-carbon power both within Canada and worldwide. Our organization is a strong proponent of this exemplary Canadian innovation, and its pivotal role in supporting homegrown manufacturing and engineering excellence.”
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The CANDU moment
Canada enjoys world-leading expertise in the design, construction, operations, maintenance, and overall program management of nuclear reactors, supported by a highly qualified supply chain. CANDU technology is one of Canada’s most important innovations and remains the nation’s only domestically developed and licensed nuclear technology.
CANDU technology—which uses natural uranium—renowned for its safety, efficiency, and versatility, stands as a source of pride for Canadians and remains a leading force in nuclear innovation worldwide. Six decades after it was first developed, it stands as the linchpin of a vibrant Canadian nuclear ecosystem that supports over 89,000 stable and well-remunerated jobs across a wide variety of professional and skilled trades fields, not to mention researchers at our world-class universities and research institutions1.
CANDU technology remains the only nuclear power technology that coproduces the medical isotopes that are used in cancer-fighting treatments and the sterilization of medical devices. The current CANDU fleet in Ontario produces 50% of the world’s supply of Cobalt-60, which is used for medical device sterilization2.
CANDU intellectual property is owned by the federal government. It is a national strategic asset critical to the energy transition, supporting significant economic opportunities for Canadians.
The Canadians for CANDU campaign calls on the federal and provincial governments to support the only made-in-Canada nuclear technology on the market to help the country reach net-zero and support a thriving domestic nuclear ecosystem.
The choice is clear. It’s time to choose CANDU.
About Canadians for CANDU
Canadians for CANDU includes industry leaders, members of the domestic supply-chain, academics, and citizens who believe Canadian expertise and innovation has a leading role to play in the deployment of nuclear energy solutions at home and abroad. canadiansforcandu.com
About Liburdi Dimetrics Corporation
From its Headquarters in Hamilton, Liburdi Dimetrics Corporation provides advanced welding systems and services to the Nuclear, Power Generation, Aerospace, and Defence industries throughout the world. Liburdi’s unique ability to offer complete solutions from inception through to execution provides the customer with a single vendor option.
Liburdi has extensive expertise in welding, amassed through decades of experience across a range of industries. Liburdi Dimetrics offers a full range of pipe and tube welding equipment, as well as custom designed systems for specialized applications. Our Liburdi GAPCO group is a N285.0 registered construction company providing welding/machining/inspection/engineering services to international clients in Nuclear, Power and Oil & Gas industries using Liburdi Dimetrics’ proven technology.
About AtkinsRéalis
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
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