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NuScale Announces Clayton Scott as Executive Vice President of Business Development

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星期四, 二月 10, 2022

Today, NuScale Power announced the expansion of its leadership team to include Clayton Scott who has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Business Development.

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  • Today, NuScale Power announced the expansion of its leadership team to include Clayton Scott who has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Business Development.
  • The appointment of Scott represents an expansion of executive leadership within the sales and business development functions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220210005228/en/
    Clayton Scott, Executive Vice President of Business Development, NuScale Power (Photo: Business Wire)
    Scott will be leading the commercial global business development activities, including the sales, and marketing and communications functions for all NuScale products and services in the U.S. and abroad.
  • Prior to joining NuScale, Scott was a Senior Vice President Global Sales, Deputy Director, Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Business at Framatome.

2nd Global Prayer Rally Calls for Peace on the Korean Peninsula

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星期三, 一月 12, 2022

Peace on the Korean Peninsula:

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  • Peace on the Korean Peninsula:
    Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence joined Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon to headline the second virtual Prayer Rally for Peace on the Korean Peninsula: One Million Prayers for Peace where Mr. Pence declared, Faith holds the hope for peace for the people of the Korean Peninsula and the rest of the world...
  • The prayer rally streamed live from Seoul on January 9 (KST) to 194 nations around the world.
  • In 1992, they met North Korea leader Kim Il Sung for unprecedented peace talks during a weeklong visit to Pyongyang.
  • The next prayer rally is scheduled for Feb. 13 in Korea as part of UPFs World Summit 2022.

NuScale Power to Partner with U.S. Trade and Development Agency to Conduct SMR Licensing Gap Analysis in Ukraine

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星期四, 十二月 16, 2021

The USTDA grant will be instrumental in supporting the licensing and deployment of SMR technology in Ukraine.

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  • The USTDA grant will be instrumental in supporting the licensing and deployment of SMR technology in Ukraine.
  • The purpose of the SMR Licensing Gap Analysis is to compare the NuScale SMR design against International Atomic Energy Agency standards, Ukrainian regulations, and regulatory guidance.
  • The analysis will also identify gaps that could prevent deployment of a NuScale SMR in Ukraine and propose recommendations to close the gaps, including regulation changes, if necessary.
  • In September, NuScale also announced an MOU to explore SMR deployment in Ukraine with the National Nuclear Energy Generating Company of Ukraine (Energoatom).

Deep Borehole Disposal a cost-effective option for Croatia, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Slovenia

The participating countries Croatia, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Slovenia would still need additional disposal solutions (such as shallow land disposal facilities and/or mined repositories) for bulkier intermediate-level waste.

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  • The participating countries Croatia, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Slovenia would still need additional disposal solutions (such as shallow land disposal facilities and/or mined repositories) for bulkier intermediate-level waste.
  • No decisions on deep borehole disposal or alternative options have been made in Norway.
  • Overall, Deep borehole disposal offers other significant benefits, including: greater location flexibility, faster implementation, and reduced financial risk because drilling costs are known.
  • "The nuclear industry has long suffered from a lack of safe, affordable nuclear waste disposal solutions," said Liz Muller, Deep Isolation CEO.

Rampart IC Announces Distribution to Europe & the Middle East

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星期四, 十一月 4, 2021

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Rampart IC, a Birmingham-based medical device company specializing in radiation shielding and orthopedic protection, has signed four separate distribution agreements that secure distribution throughout most European countries and within the Middle East.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Rampart IC, a Birmingham-based medical device company specializing in radiation shielding and orthopedic protection, has signed four separate distribution agreements that secure distribution throughout most European countries and within the Middle East.
  • Earlier this year, Rampart IC announced its first international distribution agreement with Wilhelm Integrated Solutions, serving Australia and New Zealand.
  • The Rampart IC system is in use with American healthcare systems including Ascension, Sutter Health and Northwell.
  • "We appreciate our international partners who are facilitating global adoption of Rampart, as it's a solution for a universal problem," said Tom Livingston, Rampart IC Chief Executive Officer.

Mirion Technologies, Inc. Acquires Dosimetry Services Distributor Based in Clinton, Tennessee

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星期二, 十一月 2, 2021

Headquartered in Clinton, TN, CHP Dosimetry provides dosimetry services for medical practices, veterinary offices, universities, and government agencies, as well as industrial and environmental companies.

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  • Headquartered in Clinton, TN, CHP Dosimetry provides dosimetry services for medical practices, veterinary offices, universities, and government agencies, as well as industrial and environmental companies.
  • CHP Dosimetry is a current customer of Mirion, with CHP Dosimetry offering customers access to several Mirion-branded solutions including its flagship innovation, the Instadose * dosimetry monitoring platform.
  • As the sole supplier of dosimetry offerings for CHP Dosimetry, acquiring the companys distribution channels marks a natural progression for our business, says Lou Biacchi, President of Mirion Dosimetry Services.
  • Founded in 2004, CHP Dosimetry is a veteran-owned distributor of dosimetry services based in Clinton, TN.

Clean Core Thorium Energy Adds Former CNSC President to Advisory Board

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星期一, 十一月 1, 2021

CHICAGO, Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clean Core Thorium Energy (Clean Core) announced today that it has named Dr. Michael Binder, former President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), to serve on its strategic advisory board.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clean Core Thorium Energy (Clean Core) announced today that it has named Dr. Michael Binder, former President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), to serve on its strategic advisory board.
  • Clean Core is developing its proprietary ANEEL advanced nuclear fuel, which uses thorium and high assay low-enriched (HALEU) to achieve better performance in CANDU and other pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR) designs.
  • Clean Core Thorium Energy's innovative approach to advanced nuclear fuel, ANEEL fuel, can deliver safe, clean baseload energy in the shortest time to existing and new CANDU/PHWR reactors globally, while addressing key barriers of nuclear power," said Dr. Michael Binder.
  • Clean Core Thorium Energy (Clean Core) is a nuclear fuel innovation company exploring thorium driven power.

Mirion Technologies, Inc. Acquires US-based Dosimetry Services Distributor

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星期一, 十月 4, 2021

Adding the distribution channels and user-base of Dosimetry Badge to our organization will increase the stateside footprint of our dosimetry product offering, contributing to the continued growth of our industry-leading dosimetry operations, says Lou Biacchi, President of Mirion Dosimetry Services.

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  • Adding the distribution channels and user-base of Dosimetry Badge to our organization will increase the stateside footprint of our dosimetry product offering, contributing to the continued growth of our industry-leading dosimetry operations, says Lou Biacchi, President of Mirion Dosimetry Services.
  • We look forward to serving existing Dosimetry Badge customers while providing them with the opportunity to explore the robust dosimetry options available at Mirion.
  • Mirion provides personal radiation monitoring services and dosimetry solutions for a wide range of applications.
  • With the acquisition of the Dosimetry Badge brand and its distribution contacts, Mirion will strengthen its position in the US dosimetry market.

MHI is Participating in "The Group of Vienna," an IAEA Initiative to Discuss and Promote Nuclear Technology's Roles in Addressing Social Challenges

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星期一, 九月 27, 2021

The Group was established at the suggestion of IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi.

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  • The Group was established at the suggestion of IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi.
  • Nuclear technologies make a vital contribution to addressing the world's unprecedented challenges, including climate change, poverty, equitable access to clean and affordable energy and human health.
  • Other nuclear technologies and techniques play important roles in supporting social and economic objectives, for example, by diagnosing and treating cancer and by improving food production.
  • The Group of Vienna will meet regularly to discuss the latest developments in the nuclear field and their contribution to addressing key challenges, including climate change and human health.

Elekta to address Indonesia's cancer care gap with direct presence

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星期三, 八月 25, 2021

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Elekta (EKTA-B.ST) announced today that is has established permanent legal entity in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta in order to address the unmet need for high quality, modern cancer care.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Elekta (EKTA-B.ST) announced today that is has established permanent legal entity in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta in order to address the unmet need for high quality, modern cancer care.
  • Our ambition is to close the gap through organic growth and establish a presence where we will make an impact.
  • This direct presence will allow us to support customers and ensure they can offer their patients access to the best cancer care available."
  • Lyon: International Agency for Research on Cancer, 2020; UN World Population Prospects 2019; International Atomic Energy Agency: DIRAC (Directory of Radiotherapy Centres), 2021