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RACE building taking shape

In the last fortnight, the main steelworks have begun to be installed – and the scale of the 17 metre-high building is rapidly becoming apparent. The main building structure is scheduled to be complete by the end of the summer. Following the core mechanical and electrical fit-out, the building will formally be handed over to ...

RACE role in major ITER remote handling project

RACE is one of the sub-contractors in a successful Amec Foster Wheeler bid for development of the Neutral Beam Cell remote handling system on the ITER international fusion research project. The seven-year, €70 million framework contract has been awarded by Fusion For Energy (the agency responsible for Europe’s contribution to ITER) and is the largest ...

Minister sees an exciting future for Culham

First stop for Greg Clark was the construction site at the extreme north of site where the new RACE facility will be built. He was accompanied by Authority Chairman Roger Cashmore, CEO Steve Cowley and RACE Director Rob Buckingham. The ceremonial digg was followed by the chance for Greg Clark to meet and chat with RACE ...

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