COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Battelle will team with the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Babcock and Wilcox Technical Services for the management and operating contract for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Battelle officials announced today.
"I am pleased to announce that these two outstanding universities and well-known engineering and operations company will be teaming with us in bidding," said Carl Kohrt, Battelle President and CEO.
"The University of Washington and Washington State University have agreed to partner with us --- an arrangement that will greatly expand opportunities to collaborate on joint research programs as well as further build staff and faculty exchanges. Having these two widely respected research universities linked with us certainly strengthens our position as the best choice for PNNL," Kohrt said.
The team also is enhanced with the addition of Babcock and Wilcox Technical Services Group, Inc., formerly known as BWXT Services, Inc. B&W TSG, which provides management, operational, and technical services for government and industry customers, will be working with Battelle to manage high-hazard facilities and operations.
Battelle has a significant record of achievement as PNNL's operator for nearly 43 years.
Battelle is the world's largest non-profit independent research and development organization, providing innovative solutions to the world's most pressing needs through its four global businesses: Laboratory Management, National Security, Energy Technology, and Health and Life Sciences. It advances scientific discovery and application by conducting $4 billion in global R&D annually through contract research, laboratory management and technology commercialization. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Battelle oversees 20,400 employees in more than 120 locations worldwide, including seven national laboratories which Battelle manages or co-manages for the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Battelle also is one of the nation's leading charitable trusts focusing on societal and economic impact and actively supporting and promoting science and math education.
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