(CAMBRIDGE, Ontario – Feb. 19, 2026) BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today the signing of a teaming agreement between its commercial operations subsidiary BWXT Canada Ltd., with Liburdi GAPCO, the specialty welding services division of Liburdi Dimetrics Corp., promoting business growth and market expansion for both organizations in the nuclear energy sector.
The agreement allows the companies to combine their expertise in installing and modifying nuclear components, using advanced welding technologies. As interest grows in new nuclear power plants and advanced reactor designs that use unique materials and complex configurations, the BWXT-Liburdi team is well-positioned to provide these services to both new and existing nuclear facilities in the Canadian and U.S. markets.
BWXT brings more than 70 years of experience in executing large, high-consequence nuclear energy projects, with an emphasis on project management, planning, field expertise, welding engineering and overall implementation. Liburdi specializes in developing new welding equipment, processes and specialty tooling for complex nuclear weld configurations.
“This teaming agreement creates a synergy that can provide a one-stop-shop for customers deploying the next generation of nuclear reactor technology,” said John MacQuarrie, BWXT president for Commercial Operations. “With our major component manufacturing and project delivery capabilities, combined with Liburdi’s welding technology expertise, we offer customers a full solution for component installation services for new nuclear builds and component replacement for operating plants executing power uprate and refurbishment projects.”
“Welding excellence underpins every aspect of the nuclear industry. This teaming agreement brings together unparalleled expertise and advanced technology capabilities, and positions us to meet the growing demand for critical welding proficiency for new and refurbished nuclear plants throughout Canada and the U.S.,” said Rob Pistor, president and chief technology officer, Liburdi GAPCO Division.
Forward-Looking Statement
BWXT cautions that this release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation statements relating to the performance, design, suitability and impact of advanced reactor technology and TRISO nuclear fuel production. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, the timing of technology development; our ability to obtain the necessary regulatory approvals, licenses and permits in a timely manner; the ability to commercialize this technology; competition in an environment of rapid technological changes; and the enforcement and protection of our intellectual property rights. If one or more of these or other risks materialize, actual results may vary materially from those expressed. For a more complete discussion of these and other risk factors, please see BWXT’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. BWXT cautions not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, except to the extent required by applicable law.
About BWXT
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company with approximately 10,000 employees, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, nuclear medicine, space exploration and environmental restoration. BWXT owns and operates 15 manufacturing facilities globally, and its 14 strategic partnerships support the U.S. and Canadian governments at more than two dozen additional locations. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
About Liburdi GAPCO
The Great Atlantic Pacific Construction Company (GAPCO), now known as Liburdi GAPCO, was established in 1978 as a division of Dimetrics (est.1967) to provide specialized code construction welding services to the Nuclear and Oil & Gas sectors. As a pioneer in the industry, GAPCO offers comprehensive services utilizing the most advanced welding systems developed by Dimetrics.
Dimetrics now known as Liburdi Dimetrics Corporation is a world leader is designing and manufacturing orbital weld equipment for the Nuclear industry. While Liburdi Dimetrics is not covered under this agreement, Liburdi GAPCO utilizes the Dimetrics welding equipment in its field operations.
For more information, visit www.liburdigapco.com.
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