Technip has plans to spend €68 million (US$85 million) over four to modernize its flexible pipe manufacturing plant, Flexi France, in Le Trait, France, according to a news release.

This modernization plan focuses on the installation of new-generation machines and site optimization to fit 12-m (39-ft) diameter reels, on which flexible pipes are spooled. Increasing the reel capacity from 9.6 m (31 ft) to 12 m (39 ft) in diameter will provide room for twice as much flexible pipes on each reel, the release said.

Technip's investment will also create a new area dedicated to the testing flexible pipes.