modernized to support an increasing workload. The lab is also expanding its workforce to keep pace with growing contracts, especially as many older employees have retired. “We need to bring in more young people, especially with business prospects looking up,” Hadaller notes. The lab, built in 1948, requires refurbishment of electrical systems and cranes. “Some of the electrical systems... need to be replenished and refurbished,” Hadaller explains. These upgrades ensure the facility’s core operations remain efficient, supporting the lab’s expanding scope and future projects. COLLABORATION WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS Collaboration is at the core of Stern Laboratories’ operations, enabling the lab to work closely with key players in the nuclear industry. These partnerships facilitate a rich exchange of expertise and resources, bolstering the lab’s role in advancing nuclear technology. Hadaller provides insight into the various public and private partners that Stern Labs engages with, highlighting the lab’s collaborative approach to innovation and development. 48 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 10
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