NAC International and Paragon D&E Announce Strategic Teaming Agreement for Nuclear Packaging Services
Peachtree Corners, GA – NAC International Inc. (NAC) and Paragon D&E (Paragon) announce the signing of a strategic teaming agreement to develop, license, market, produce, and deliver nuclear packagings for various government and commercial entities. The teaming agreement enables the companies to offer a broader array of nuclear materials transportation packaging solutions to the nuclear industry.
Paragon and NAC, with their diverse and complementary capabilities, are now teamed to deliver safe and secure transportation packaging solutions to cover the full spectrum of nuclear industry needs, from shipping medical radioisotopes and fresh High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel for advanced reactors to transporting spent nuclear fuel, high-level and low-level wastes, and other irradiated materials.
Paragon brings expertise in the design and integrated fabrication of a versatile portfolio of Type A and Type AF drum packagings, while NAC has a decades-long history in the design, licensing, delivery, and operation of larger Type B packagings.
“We are pleased to announce this strategic teaming agreement with Paragon on nuclear packagings,” said Kent Cole, NAC President and CEO. “This collaboration brings together two industry leaders to deliver unmatched combined capabilities for nuclear transportation packaging solutions.”
“As next-generation nuclear energy technology goes mainstream, Paragon and NAC are now positioned to provide a more comprehensive range of service offerings for the entire fuel cycle,” said David Muir, President of Paragon D&E. “Our strategic teaming agreement will enable simplified and streamlined nuclear packaging and transportation services for our customers.”
About NAC International
Founded in 1968, NAC International has been a leading provider of nuclear fuel cycle technology, waste management, and consulting solutions – serving more than 200 customers, including leading nuclear utilities, supplier companies, governments, agencies, and the investment and financial communities.
NAC has more than 30 years of proven experience providing nuclear materials transportation services using NAC’s NRC-licensed cask fleet. Our transportation customers include nuclear utilities, commercial companies, universities, the U.S. Department of Energy, the International Atomic Energy Agency, and other government agencies. NAC has obtained more than 150 NRC-approved licenses or license amendments for our transport system designs, as well as numerous worldwide license certificates and validations.
With innovative engineering and flexible approaches, NAC solves some of the world’s most vexing nuclear fuel and waste management challenges supported by an internationally recognized team of industry experts. NAC International is the nuclear solutions partner an entire industry has come to trust.
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About Paragon D&E
Founded in 1942 and rooted in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Paragon D&E is a certified small business with industry-leading capabilities in special tooling and manufacturing. With a commitment to innovation and precision, Paragon has been a trusted leader in custom nuclear packaging for over 14 years, delivering DOE & NRC-approved solutions that meet the highest safety and regulatory standards.
In collaboration with NAC International Inc., Paragon designs, tests, and manufactures advanced nuclear shipping packages, leveraging a streamlined supply chain for fast and cost-effective delivery. Since 2011, Paragon has partnered with Savannah River National Laboratory to deploy over 5,000 Model 9979-AF96 patented packages across the United States from our state-of-the-art 190,000 sq. ft. facility in Grand Rapids, MI.
With a legacy of excellence and an eye on the future, Paragon D&E continues to push the boundaries of innovation, ensuring the safe and efficient transport of critical nuclear materials.
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