Scientific Ecology Group, Inc. located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee was founded by H.W.(Bud) Arrowsmith in 1985.[1] It quickly grew to become the leading radioactive waste processor in the United States employing 1,400 personnel at its largest.[2] Treatment technologies included supercompaction, incineration, vitrification and metal melt.
In 1989, Westinghouse Electric acquired Scientific Ecology Group.
In 1997, GTS Duratek acquired Scientific Ecology Group.[3]
In 2006, EnergySolutions acquired Duratek.[4]