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__________________________________________________________________________________________ Extract Technology
We have been chosen as the partner of choice to provide the high containment solution for the Mars Sample return program
upskilling our workforce , investing in new equipment and upping our cybersecurity measures to make us ‘ Nuclear Ready ’ for the future ,” Darren confirms .
This strategy puts Extract Technology in a strong position to address rising demand for nuclear technology , as its Glovebox product range ( under the Walker Barrier Systems brand ) ensures the safe handling of many varieties of radioactive substances . Having already participated in a meeting and presentation to Sellafield , NNL , Rolls

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Royce , AWE and MoD Nuclear Submarines , Extract Technology is also part of an ongoing dialogue with Cavendish Nuclear for bespoke fume hoods and isolators , with initial demand in the region of 100 of each item .
With the UK Government confirming that it will consider both UK and US manufacture , Extract Technology is also able to leverage the knowledge and experience of its US counterparts . This advantage is further boosted by investments in its American manufacturing arm . “ In the US , a recent $ 1,300,000 investment facilitated the move from our previous , long-term manufacturing site in New Lisbon , WI , to a 25,000 square-foot brand new , state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Mauston , WI . Further expansion is already planned for 2024-2025 , with an additional investment of $ 5.7 million , to more than double the existing footprint ,” Darren highlights .
Thanks to its forward-thinking strategies , Extract Technology has positioned itself as the ideal partner for some of the world ’ s most recognized and respected organizations . Darren was able to disclose some details of a recent project with the European Space Agency ( ESA ), with the end user being NASA . “ We have been chosen as the partner of choice to provide the high containment solution for the Mars Sample return program . This involves working closely with the University of Leicester , UK Space Agency , ESA and NASA . We are delighted to be part of such a prestigious project , which is a testament to the expertise and knowledge that exists within our organization ,” he states .
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