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01/22/2008

SRA News

MACTEC acquires the SS-Series

11/30/08 - Shonka Research Associates, Inc. (SRA) is pleased to announce the sale of its SS Series Technology to MACTEC, Inc. Nearly a decade ago, SRA received Small Business Innovative Research funding from the NRC to develop more sensitive methods for measuring gamma radiation in the field.  These developments have been used for many of the free release site surveys at nuclear plants undergoing D&D, including Hope Creek (Forked River); Rancho Seco; Saxton; and Yankee Rowe, among others.  The method, now called the scanning spectrometer (SS) was further developed into a means to sort radiologically contaminated debris and soils at rates 10 to 100 times faster than past methods while attaining significantly reduced detection levels.  The Radiological Services Division of MACTEC will continue to develop the technology and pursue opportunities to partner with clients to cost effectively remediate sites where radioactive material contamination is a concern. As a part of ongoing industry consolidation, SRA is pleased to be transferring the rights and key staff members to its SS Series Technology to an organization with the broad depth of experience and capabilities MACTEC offers.  SRA and MACTEC have shared in a successful partnership utilizing the unmatched capabilities of the SS Series products and SRA is excited that MACTEC will be furthering the technology and expanding its market reach.  Dr. Shonka will remain involved with implementation in a consulting capacity in order to ensure that the transition is successful.
 
The primary point of contact for MACTEC is Steve Rima, Vice President of the Radiological Services Division. He can be reached at 970-243-2861 or sdrima@mactec.com.
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Millennium Services Acquires SCM/SIMS

 

Woodstock, GA, September 20, 2007- Millennium Services, Inc. (MSI) proudly announces it has acquired the state-of-the-art Surface Contamination Monitor and associated Survey Information Management System (SCM/SIMS) technology from Shonka Research Associates, Inc. (SRA).  This patented survey technology was developed by Dr. Joseph Shonka, and has been used extensively by Millennium Services in support of numerous D&D projects and site investigations across the country including, Rocky Flats, Fernald, and the ETTP 3-Building Project (K-33, K-31, and K-29) in Oak Ridge.    “We have a great deal of experience with SCM/SIMS and are excited to assume ownership of this innovative and versatile technology,” said Millennium Services president Rick Titolo. The SCM/SIMS is widely recognized throughout the nuclear industry for its superior production rate while satisfying the Data Quality Objectives of characterization and final status surveys.   The cost effective system eliminates many of the errors associated with handheld surveys while providing a thirty five fold increase in production rate; and, the comprehensive survey documentation provided is unequalled in the industry.  Use of this technology has been shown to result in cost and schedule savings, while meeting or exceeding both site-specific and statutory performance criteria and minimizing the risk of future liability.   

“SRA is excited to have MSI assume the rights to the SCM.  MSI has had a long and successful association with the SCM, making them uniquely qualified to continue to advance the technology and promulgate it to the marketplace.  SRA is confident the SCM technology will continue to evolve under MSI’s stewardship, further enhancing its unmatched abilities and market presence,” said SRA president Debby Shonka. 

Millennium Services, Inc. is a small business that provides professional radiological support services to the commercial nuclear power industry, Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and private By-Product and Source Material licensees.  The company offers creative free release processes and specializes in the design and performance of radiological surveys through application of the Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM) using conventional, as well as advanced, state-of-the-art, survey and data management technologies.  Company expertise also includes Health Physics program development, implementation, management, and assessment.   

Contact: 
Richard J. Titolo, President 
Millennium Services, Inc.
222 Creekstone Ridge Woodstock, GA 30188
Ph. 770-516-7669 ext. 22,
Fax 770-516-7699
email: rjtmsi@MSN.com
http://www.millenniumservicesinc.com


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