Precision Extrusion Company Information

Location

720 East Green Avenue

Bensenville, Illinois

Precision Extrusion was involved in several projects for the Atomic Energy Commission and Argonne National Laboratory. From 1949 to 1950, it extruded experimental fuel channel tubes from aluminum and aluminum-lithium alloys. During 1956 through 1959, Precision Extrusion performed several uranium extrusion projects on a small-scale basis.

Type of Facility

  • Atomic Weapons Employer

Covered by EEOICPA

  • Part B

EEOICPA Covered Years

  • 1949-1950
  • 1956-1959

Did work for:

  • Argonne National Laboratory

DOE

DOL

NIOSH

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