(Feb. 5, 2026 - Toronto, Canada) Kinectrics, a division of BWX Technologies Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), announced today the launch of the world’s first Certification Program for Composite Cores used in High-Temperature Low-Sag (HTLS) overhead conductors, supporting the modernization of the world’s power grid.
As the grid sees higher demand and adoption of advanced core conductors, the power delivery industry will benefit from accelerated project schedules through this certification program. Certified products reduce lead times by eliminating the need for project specific type testing and enable compliance verification to be completed earlier in the process. This provides substantial cost savings through the reduction, or full elimination, of repeated type testing and performance verification requirements.
Building on more than 25 years of industry-leading experience, including the successful completion of over 300 HTLS test programs, Kinectrics is uniquely positioned to deliver this certification service. Responding to industry demand for the independent and increased quality control of both polymer-matrix and metal-matrix composite manufacturing, our certification program provides third party performance, safety and long term reliability validation of advanced composite cores used in HTLS conductors, fully compliant with ASTM B987 and IEC 62818 standards.
We believe this certification program creates a win‑win opportunity for all market participants, enhancing confidence, accelerating project timelines and strengthening the reliability of overhead conductor systems worldwide. Our validation will give our clients enhanced trust and reduced risk through ongoing independent verification of compliance, and product consistency across all procurement cycles.
Kinectrics , a division of BWX Technologies Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), is the global leader in lifecycle management services for the electricity industry. With over 1,300 experts and independent facilities, we collaborate closely with customers to ensure that utility assets perform safely, reliably and efficiently throughout their entire lifecycle.
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Forward-Looking Statement
BWXT cautions that this release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to the Certification Program for Composite Cores used in High-Temperature Low-Sag (HTLS) overhead conductors and future revenues and demand for the certification program. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, our ability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals, licenses and permits in a timely manner and the enforcement and protection of our intellectual property rights. If one or more of these risks or other risks materialize, actual results may vary materially from those expressed. For a more complete discussion of these and other risk factors, please see BWXT’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and subsequent reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. BWXT cautions not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, except to the extent required by applicable law.
