ATLANTA, Nov. 29, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:PESI) today announced it will host its eleventh annual Mixed & Low Level Waste Management Forum December 5 - 8, 2011 in Nashville, TN. This year's forum theme is "Journey to Excellence." The forum will feature waste management experts from around the U.S. who will highlight the significant progress made in cleaning up some of the nation's most challenging wastes that have been generated from nuclear power and nuclear weapons development.
Perma-Fix is an innovator in finding solutions for challenging waste streams using its four treatment facilities located throughout the U.S. Perma-Fix has evolved over the last ten years to bring this expertise to the generator's site through its Onsite Services capabilities, which has been further enhanced by the recent acquisition of Safety and Ecology Corporation.
Dr. Louis F. Centofanti, Perma-Fix chairman and chief executive officer commented, "The growth in popularity of our annual nuclear waste management forum is indicative of the joint cooperation and interest among industry participants in tackling the serious environmental issues facing America. This year we will have nearly 200 experts from government and commercial facilities sharing their experience in dealing with the most challenging waste management issues for the nuclear industry."
About Perma-Fix Environmental Services
Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. is a nuclear services company and leading provider of nuclear waste management services. The Company's nuclear waste services include management and treatment of radioactive and mixed waste for hospitals, research labs and institutions, federal agencies, including the Department of Energy ("DOE"), the Department of Defense ("DoD"), and the commercial nuclear industry. The Company's nuclear services group provides project management, waste management, environmental restoration, decontamination and decommissioning, new build construction, and radiological protection, safety and industrial hygiene capability to our clients. The Company operates four nuclear waste treatment facilities and provides nuclear services at DOE, DoD, and commercial facilities, nationwide. Please visit us on the World Wide Web at http://www.perma-fix.com.
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