BWXT Announces Hurricane Helene Relief
02 October 2024 - 8:45PM
Business Wire
$100,000 Contribution Underscores Community
Commitment
BWX Technologies, Inc., the parent company of Nuclear Fuel
Services (NFS), today announced a $100,000 donation to the Unicoi
County United Way to support the recovery efforts underway in the
Erwin, Tennessee community. This contribution will directly support
emergency response teams on the ground, helping to provide
essential supplies, medical aid, shelter and long-term recovery
services to those affected by this devastating event.
“The entire BWXT employee community has been saddened by the
tragedy from the historic level of flooding in the Erwin community
caused by Hurricane Helene,” said Rex Geveden, president and chief
executive officer. “We believe in the strength of the community and
are here to assist our employees and neighbors across the Erwin
community as they begin the long road to recovery. NFS has been a
proud part of the community since 1957, and will be here now and
through the future.”
This donation is just one part of BWXT’s ongoing efforts to
support disaster relief and rebuilding initiatives. In addition to
this immediate financial donation, BWXT is providing avenues for
employees and others to donate directly to the relief fund and is
organizing volunteer efforts to assist in the recovery process.
About NFS
Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. (NFS) processes highly enriched
uranium to manufacture fuel material for all naval nuclear reactors
used in U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. It also provides
uranium downblending services to support commercial power needs and
national security missions. NFS is a BWX Technologies, Inc. company
and is a part of its BWXT Nuclear Operations Group, Inc.
subsidiary.
About BWXT
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong,
Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and
Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that
provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security,
clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space
exploration. With approximately 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major
operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. In addition, BWXT
joint ventures provide management and operations at a dozen U.S.
Department of Energy and NASA facilities. For more information,
visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and
Instagram.
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