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Press Releases
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WMG to Perform Packaging, Characterization for CANDU Steam Generators
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November 2009 - Peekskill, NY
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Peekskill, New York – November 15, 2009 - WMG announced today that it has been selected by Studsvik,
AB to perform the characterization, package qualification, and transportation oversight for 16 CANDU
Reactor Steam Generators that will be shipped from the Canada’s Bruce Power Nuclear Facility to Studsvik
AB’s facility located in Nyköping, Sweden. As part of its contract with Studsvik AB, WMG will perform the
preliminary engineering assessments and final characterization for each Steam Generator. Under a
“special arrangement” standard with the Canadian Regulatory Authority, WMG will perform the engineering
evaluations, generate the necessary supporting calculations, and complete the required documentation that
will qualify each Steam Generator as its own package. WMG will initiate the transportation documentation
that will accompany this international shipment and provide oversight for transportation activities that will
ultimately deliver the 16 Steam Generators safely to Studsvik AB for processing and volume reduction.
WMG, a progressive small business having over 30 years of nuclear power experience, is well known for its
engineering and project management support skills. WMG developed industry standards like RADMAN™,
which is used in nearly every U.S Nuclear Power Facility. WMG brings to the nuclear industry expertise in
major component disposition (e.g., Reactor Pressure Vessels and Heads, Steam Generators,
Pressurizers), D&D Support (e.g., Big Rock Point, Humboldt Bay, West Valley) Irradiated Hardware, and
Spent Fuel Pool Services (e.g., characterization, packaging plans). WMG's comprehensive track record in
characterization, packaging, licensing, permitting, and regulatory training is unmatched and continues to
serve and improve the operating capabilities of each of its clients.
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WMG Announces Hiring of David Gilson as Decommissioning General Manager
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February 2009 - Peekskill, NY
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WMG, Inc. is pleased to announce that David Gilson, formerly Senior Manager of Waste Operations for EnergySolutions,
has joined the WMG team as the Decommissioning General Manager. Mr. Gilson brings to WMG an extensive background in
all areas of radioactive waste management. After four years in the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Gilson began his
nuclear career in 1983 with Southern California Edison at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). In 1996 Mr.
Gilson left SCE and spent four years as a manager at what is now EnergySolutions Clive disposal site. In 2000 Mr.
Gilson returned to SONGS where he was the Rad Waste Engineer and Supervisor for the San Onofre Unit 1 Decommissioning
project. Over the course of his career Mr. Gilson has amassed an impressive array of experience in all phases of radioactive
waste management from initial planning through operations and transportation to disposal with particular expertise in
large-scale decommissioning projects. As noted, prior to joining WMG Mr. Gilson was Senior Manager of Waste Operations
for EnergySolutions where he had responsibility for the Rancho Seco Reactor Building Decommissioning and the Detroit
Edison Fermi Unit 1 Reactor Vessel Segmentation and Component Removal projects. At EnergySolutions Mr. Gilson was a
key member of the ZionSolutions management team for the planning and ultimate execution of the Zion Nuclear Station
Decommissioning Project.
As the Decommissioning General Manager for WMG Mr. Gilson has responsibility for a wide range decommissioning related
projects within the WMG company. Mr. Gilson also has overall responsibility for the Western region western region office
which will be opened in the Salt Lake City area.
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Administrator's Award for Excellence presented to WMG, Inc. by US Small Business Administration
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September 2003 - Washington, DC
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WMG, Inc. has been awarded the US Small Business Administration (SBA) "Administrator's Award for Excellence"
for the year 2003. The Award of Excellence celebrates the company for its skilled workers, professionalism,
and commitment to surpassing the client's expectations. The award was presented to the company at the SBA's
National Entrepreneurial Conference and Expo in Washington, D.C. during September of 2003. This award
distinguished WMG, Inc. as one of the top small business contractors in the New York/New Jersey area.
WMG was nominated for its outstanding work on the University of Virginia’s Research Reactor Decommissioning
Project. Ralph Allen, Director of the Office of Environmental Health and Safety for the University and Chair
of the Decommissioning Committee, said WMG’s work on the disposal of the reactor components was
"viewed as the most challenging piece of our decommissioning project." He added, "That success was due in no
small part to the dedicated efforts and excellent support enjoyed by our relationship with WMG staff on this
project. The level of professionalism and commitment to performance of the work as safely as possible was exceptional."
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Newsletters
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Announcements
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Brochures
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Radman Users Conference
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It has been nearly 18 months since we were last together, which is why we are eager to announce and present
this invitation to attend WMG’s 2010 Users Conference. This meeting marks our 24th annual meeting and, for
nearly every year since 1985, we have successfully brought our RADMAN users together to discuss and review
matters that directly relate to current radwaste shipping issues, including application releases, pending
releases, and previews of new and upcoming applications. We also look to you, the hands-on users, for your
meaningful involvement by providing us feedback on how WMG might improve to better meet and serve your needs.
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Register Now!
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Radman Users Conference Survey
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As always, we look to you to provide pertinent topics for discussion. Complete the Radman Users Conference
Discussion Topics survey and help us ensure that the issues most important to you are covered.
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Share Your Opinion
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Awards
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Administrator's Award for Excellence - US Small Business Administration
WMG, Inc. has been awarded the US Small Business Administration (SBA) "Administrator's Award for Excellence" for the year 2003. The Award of Excellence celebrates the company for its skilled workers, professionalism, and commitment to surpassing the client's expectations. The award was presented to the company at the SBA's National Entrepreneurial Conference and Expo in Washington, D.C. during September of 2003. This award distinguished WMG, Inc. as one of the top small business contractors in the New York/New Jersey area.
WMG was nominated for its outstanding work on the University of Virginia’s Research Reactor Decommissioning Project. Ralph Allen, Director of the Office of Environmental Health and Safety for the University and Chair of the Decommissioning Committee, said WMG’s work on the disposal of the reactor components was "viewed as the most challenging piece of our decommissioning project." He added, "That success was due in no small part to the dedicated efforts and excellent support enjoyed by our relationship with WMG staff on this project. The level of professionalism and commitment to performance of the work as safely as possible was exceptional."
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