Laser Photonics To Supply CleanTech Laser Cleaning Technology to E.S. Fox Limited for Use at Bruce Power

Laser Photonics Corporation (LPC) (NASDAQ: LASE), a leading global developer of industrial laser systems for cleaning and other material processing applications, announced today that it received an order for its CleanTech 500-CTHD laser cleaning system from E.S. Fox Limited for use by Bruce Power in Ontario, Canada, the operator of the largest functioning nuclear power plant in North America. The Power Workers' Union and The Society of United Professionals, the power company’s two employee unions, were both active participants in the decision-making regarding the purchase.

“Our laser cleaning technology is a clear choice for nuclear industry enterprises, as it provides a practice that is safe for the environment and workers, which is the primary reason that the environmentally conscious and socially responsible E.S. Fox, Bruce Power and the two power company labor unions chose our laser systems for operations,” said Wayne Tupuola, CEO of Laser Photonics. “For Bruce Power, the unions and E.S. Fox, one of the specifically stated objectives in purchasing our CleanTech system is to set an example for other nuclear power plants and unions who have not yet made the move to use next-generation laser equipment.”

Bruce Power has deliberately chosen to be an industry early adopter, recognizing that laser cleaning contributes to safer and more efficient maintenance at nuclear facilities. They strongly desire to encourage others in the industry to make the change from traditional abrasive blasting methods to laser cleaning systems, which allow for selective layer stripping while causing no damage to the substrate and underlying material. Cleaning with LPC’s CleanTech laser systems requires no chemicals or additives, minimizing secondary waste and reducing health risks for operators.

E.S. Fox’s Nuclear Services division has contributed millions of hours in support of Ontario’s nuclear power industry, providing clients such as Bruce Power with streamlined solutions for detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and maintenance. Having purchased the laser system on behalf of the company, E.S. Fox will train and collaborate with Bruce’s employee unions and members in using LPC’s CleanTech system during Bruce Power’s Vacuum Building Outage (VBO) program, which began in April 2024. The program temporarily removes all four of Bruce B’s nuclear operating units from service for refurbishment to ensure that required maintenance and inspection work can be carried out safely and successfully by the power company and its partners.