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Columbia Community News

W.J. Keenan Coding Comets Robotics Team at the FIRSTsc Regional Championship

The Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility sponsored the W.J. Keenan Coding Comets Robotics Team at the FIRSTsc Regional Championship. The students won the "Rookie Inspiration Award."

Hopkins Park - Senior Healthy Hearts Drive Thru

February 23, 2023 by Westinghouse Electric Company

On Wednesday, February 22nd, CFFF sponsored the Hopkins Adult Activity Center's 2023 Healthy Hearts Drive-Thru for the third year. During the event, we provided healthy food, essential household items and N95 masks to 150 senior citizens in the local community.

CFFF Holiday of Giving

December 25, 2022 by Westinghouse Electric Company

During this Holiday season, the CFFF team sponsored and participated in the following events:

Delivery You Can Trust: Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility 2021 Highlights

December 1, 2022 by Westinghouse Electric Company

While 2021 was a year defined by unpredictability and uncertainty, our Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) continued to deliver best-in-class fuel assemblies, technology and components. As one of the largest facilities of its kind in the world, our customers can be sure that CFFF will manufacture, engineer, text and ship high-quality products that enable the highest capacity factors.

Habitat for Humanity’s Neighborhood Revitalization

November 1, 2022 by Westinghouse Electric Company

The Habitat for Humanity Neighborhood Revitalization program partners across the U.S. with residents, community leaders and organizations to best address real concerns and improve people's lives in local neighborhoods.

Cameco and Brookfield Renewable Form Strategic Partnership to Acquire Westinghouse Electric Company

October 11, 2022 by Westinghouse Electric Company

Reinforces Westinghouse Leadership in Global Clean Energy and Energy Security Transition

Cranberry Township, PA, October 11, 2022 – As announced earlier today, a consortium comprised of Cameco (NYSE: CCJ; TSX: CCO) and Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP; TSX: BEP.UN, BEPC), together with its institutional partners, has signed an agreement to acquire Westinghouse Electric Company from Brookfield Business Partners (BBU).

Columbia Fire Brigade Visits with Elementary School to Promote Fire Safety

October 1, 2022 by Westinghouse Electric Company

Once again, in recognition of Fire Prevention Month (October), the Columbia Fire Brigade visited Gadsden Elementary (Hopkins, SC) and Busbee Elementary (Wagener, SC) to educate students on fire safety. The students (Pre-K thru 5th grade and special needs) and teachers had an opportunity to meet the firefighters and get familiar with what they looked like in full gear. The brigade led a fire safety demonstration comprising a presentation, Q&A, and hands-on exercises to teach the students the importance of having a fire escape plan at home and what to do if they are ever caught in a fire.

CFFF Co-Sponsors Luncheon for Senior Citizens in the Community

September 22, 2022 by Westinghouse Electric Company

On September 22, our Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) proudly co-sponsored the 31st Annual Senior Citizens Healthcare & Fun Day Luncheon held at Seawell’s in Columbia, South Carolina. This was our first year participating in the event.

Looking to 2062: Westinghouse Continues Fuel Production in South Carolina

September 22, 2022 by Westinghouse Electric Company

Company receives 40-year license renewal from Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Sept. 12, 2022 – Westinghouse Electric Company received confirmation from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) that its Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) operating license is renewed for an additional 40 years. The license extends Westinghouse’s operations at the Richland County facility until 2062.

CFFF Team Sponsors Week-long Summer Camp for Children and Teenagers

September 20, 2022 by Westinghouse Electric Company

Last week, the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) sponsored a dynamic, week-long summer camp for children and teenagers in the Columbia – Lower Richland area.