Aperam and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have recently declared the signature of a financing contract of an amount of EUR 50M for the purpose of financing a research and development programme over the period 20162019 as well as the upgrade of two plants located in cohesion regions (Isbergues NordPasdeCalais and ChâteletHainaut).
This project was funded under the Investment Plan for Europe, also named “Juncker Planâ?, of which France is one of the main beneficiary countries with 35 operations launched to date by the EIB Group. The signature of the contract took place at Aperam facilities in Isbergues, France in the presence of Emmanuel Macron, Franceâs Minister of the Economy, Industry and the Digital Sector and of Ambroise Fayolle, VicePresident of the EIB.
Timoteo Di Maulo, CEO of Aperam, commented: âThis financing will fully support Aperamâs Top Line Strategy and Leadership Journey® as we will further strengthen our innovative product portfolio and our operational excellence. It is consistent with our objectives of sustainability. It contributes to our plan of modernisation of industrial tools in Isbergues (France) & Châtelet (Belgium) and also reinforces Aperam research and development centers in Isbergues and Imphy (France).â?
