UK firm's 100-year nuclear can wins deal for special materials mission

UK-based manufacturer LTi Metaltech has secured a contract worth over £45 million to produce specialized “100-year” storage vessels for Sellafield’s Product and Residue Store Retreatment Plant (SRP). These high-integrity containers will house special nuclear materials, including plutonium, transferred from aging storage sites at Sellafield. The SRP facility aims to safely store these sensitive materials for at least a century, supporting Sellafield’s long-term environmental remediation goals. The contract involves a two-phase approach: a three-to-four-year technical development phase followed by a 10-year volume production phase, with demand expected between 4,500 and 9,500 units depending on the product category. LTi Metaltech won the contract through a competitive tender process, leveraging its “New Product Introduction” capabilities and resilient supply chain. The company will establish a dedicated facility in Cumbria for warehousing, assembly, and logistics, alongside offering welding school placements and apprenticeships to local residents, emphasizing social