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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Historic ultrasound breakthrough honoured in Renfrew
It was at the former Babcock & Wilcox plant in Renfrew on July 21, 1955, that Professor Ian Donald began exploring industrial ultrasound technology's potential to detect human tissue abnormalities. This pioneering effort laid the foundation for one of the 20th century's most revolutionary medical imaging advancements. The commemorative plaque at the Porterfield Road entrance of the Gatehouse Business Centre at Westway (Image: Supplied) Seventy years on, Scottish ultrasound technology company Novosound has honoured this world-first achievement with a commemorative plaque at the Porterfield Road entrance of the Gatehouse Business Centre at Westway, the site of the former Babcock & Wilcox factory. A civic ceremony celebrated the occasion, attended by local councillors, industry leaders, and special guests. READ NEXT: Coke and cannabis found in black bags during 7.30am raid on Glasgow home READ NEXT: Project to explore viability of self-driving bus service in Glasgow Dr Dave Hughes, chief executive officer and founder of Novosound, said: "This door is where modern ultrasound was born. "It's a story not just of innovation, but of Scottish ingenuity and global impact. "We are proud to continue that legacy through our work in wearable medical technology." Councillor Jim Paterson said: "This plaque marks the beginning of a global transformation in how we care for human life. "What started here in Renfrew 70 years ago has touched millions of families around the world." The site also welcomed Marian McNeil, one of the first babies ever to be scanned in the womb using ultrasound, along with long-term site associates Charlie McQueen and Eric Welsh, both of whom share a personal connection to the site. Charlie, who started at Babcock & Wilcox 72 years ago, said: "I met so many wonderful people, from the shop floor to the boardroom. "The company was highly professional and only the best would do." Eric, whose father worked at Babcock & Wilcox during Professor Donald's visits, said: "It's inspiring to come back to the place that helped shape medical history and see it continuing to drive technology forward. "I'm proud to have worked for a company that's had such a meaningful impact on the medical industry and on people's lives."
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Babcock & Wilcox Construction Co., LLC Awarded $35 Million for Power Plant and Industrial Maintenance and Service Work
AKRON, Ohio, February 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that its Babcock & Wilcox Construction Co., LLC (BWCC) subsidiary was awarded $35 million in contracts for maintenance and service work at power plants and industrial facilities in North America, contributing to a backlog of more than $160 million in construction services heading into 2025. "We continue to see a robust market for maintenance and service work in North America as our customers look to keep their power generation, industrial, and manufacturing facilities operating at peak performance," said BWCC Vice President and General Manager Mike Hidas. "Maintaining the thermal power fleet also is essential to energy security and grid reliability." "We're proud to play a key role in helping utilities and manufacturers serve their customers and ensure the stability of power grids," Hidas added. BWCC's broad capabilities include outage services, installation, refurbishment, mechanical repair and maintenance services and equipment and plant installations. About Babcock & Wilcox Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. is a leader in energy and environmental products and services for power and industrial markets worldwide. Follow us on LinkedIn and learn more at Forward-Looking Statements B&W cautions that this release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to maintenance and service contracts awarded to Babcock & Wilcox Construction Co., LLC for industrial and power plants in North America. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. For a more complete discussion of these risk factors, see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K. If one or more of these risks or other risks materialize, actual results may vary materially from those expressed. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, except to the extent required by applicable law. View source version on Contacts Investor Contact: Investor RelationsBabcock & Wilcox704.625.4944investors@ Media Contact: Ryan CornellPublic RelationsBabcock & Wilcox330.860.1345rscornell@ Sign in to access your portfolio
