Winter 2005, Vol. 2, Issue 4

Introduction

• Message from the Acting General Manager

Opening Focus

• Y‑12, An economic force from the start

Safety

• P2 wins federal and state awards
• Scrap metal recycling is heavy
• ABC — easy as 1, 2, 3

Security

• Extending a helping “hand” to law enforcement

Stockpile Programs

• Private-sector partners
• DSW's slice of the pie

Science and Technology

• RAMSAFE helps New Orleans find order and hope
• Q technology offers money-saving answers
• Microwave synergy extends outlook to the outback
• MS Technology makes microwave marvel

Operations

• Y‑12 mentors future scientists

Readiness and Recapitalization

• Construction jobs on the rise
• Old buildings come down

Projects and Modernization

• Oak Ridge buys into Y‑12
• Facility goes operational

National Security and Threat Reduction

• Easing threats, saving taxes
• Working with Y‑12

Business Systems

• Banner year for Mentor-Protégé Program
• Working with small businesses brings big bucks to Tennessee

Cost Management

• Improvements to support $50 million in additional work

Y‑12 Employees and Community

• Growing future scientists
• Retirees with clout

Focus

• Measuring up

Closing Focus

• Designing firemen