MICo and Chemcomex will be involved in supplying materials for the construction of the new Dukovany units

Two companies from Jaroslav Strnad’s group – MICo and Chemcomex from Třebíč – will supply components for the new Dukovany units as part of a project led by a Korean supplier. The companies have secured contracts with KHNP to supply turbine accessories, which represents a significant opportunity for Czech industry as part of a multi-billion-euro nuclear expansion.

MICo, which has operated for over 30 years as a subsidiary of the Dukovany service organisation, will manufacture turbine components including steam condensers, pressurised regenerative heaters and pressure vessels. Chemcomex will handle the installation and connection of piping systems. Both companies operate under the CE Industries holding company.

The scope of the contract is still preliminary. As Michal Balko explains: “We can estimate it based on the size of the unit. As the turbine island is expected to cost billions of crowns, our supplies over the years should reach hundreds of millions.”

Both companies currently hold non-binding cooperation agreements with KHNP. Formal subcontracting agreements will follow the signing of the main agreement by the state in 2025.

Both companies employ approximately 140 people each. Chemcomex reported turnover of nearly 700 million crowns for 2023; MICo generated 170 million, with a target of 200 million for 2024.