Container Technologies Industries received $547,900 from DOE on May 14, 2026 to expand nuclear quality assurance certifications for its Helenwood, Tennessee facility to produce steel qualified for Gen III+ SMR deployments. Nuclear-grade steel requires ASME NQA-1 programme certification — a significant compliance burden for smaller manufacturers. Expanding the certified domestic steel supplier pool reduces supply chain risk and cost for US SMR projects. Helenwood, in Scott County, is in close proximity to TVA's Clinch River BWRX-300 project site.
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