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BWX Technologies, Inc. engages in government, commercial nuclear, and technical services businesses. The company operates in three segments: Nuclear Operations Group, Technical Services Group, and Nuclear Energy. The Nuclear Operations Group segment designs and manufactures critical components and nuclear fuel for the United States naval fleet; and delivers technologies for application in the nuclear industry. The Technical Services Group segment manages and operates government-owned and related facilities for defense programs, nuclear non-proliferation, and advanced technology development. This segment also engages in the decommissioning, decontamination, and clean-up of legacy radiological and hazardous waste. The Nuclear Energy segment designs and fabricates components and systems for commercial nuclear power industry; provides related maintenance services to plants; and focuses on commercial nuclear power technologies. The company was formerly known as The Babcock & Wilcox Company and changed its name to BWX Technologies, Inc. in June 2015. BWX Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia.