At Auxier, a division of ENTACT, we understand the importance of addressing radiological contamination with precision and expertise. Our teams excel in working on large and complex projects including rare earth processing facilities, mining sites, landfills, brownfield reclamation sites, and industrial sites. ENTACT holds significant assets of specialized equipment like portable decontamination units, monitoring instruments, and radiation survey equipment, allowing us to be mobile and agile in addressing our client’s needs nationwide. Our advanced equipment allows us to perform the majority of work on-site, helping to reduce costs and off-site laboratory services.

In addition to our equipment, we have a variety of surface preparation, cleaning, and proprietary decontamination technologies. We champion continued research and development to ensure that our methods are not only safe and effective, but also the most cost-effective and environmentally conscious solutions on the market.

Fully Licensed

Auxier is licensed to address sites with naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM), technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials (TENORM), naturally occurring and accelerator-produced radioactive materials (NARM), and radioactive elements with atomic numbers 1 through 95, excluding special nuclear materials. We also hold a multitude of licenses that allow us to self-perform work on affected sites, structures, or equipment in any state or territory and in any quantity.

Meet Our Founder

Dr. John A. Auxier was a world-renowned figure in nuclear engineering and health physics for more than 50 years before founding Auxier and Associates in 1992. His career was marked by remarkable achievements: from being one of the youngest fighter pilots in WWII to his pioneering work in health physics, laying the groundwork for modern radiation dose assessments.

Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Auxier held esteemed roles such as President of the Health Physics Society, President of the America Academy of Health Physics, and the appointed head of the task group on health physics and dosimetry for President Carter’s commission on the accident of Three Mile Island. Dr. Auxier also authored more than 100 publications covering a spectrum of disciplines from dosimetry to radiobiology. Notably, his contributions include the prestigious Energy Research and Development Agency (ERDA) Prestige Series book titled ICHIBAN: Toxic Agents Dosimetry for the Survivors of the Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

In Auxier, he assembled a team of distinguished scientists who shared his vision of exceeding client expectations with uncompromising quality and efficiency. Dr. Auxier’s visionary approach and compassionate ethos inspired the members of Auxier to innovate, deliver outstanding service to clients, and champion charitable endeavors in our communities. Among his proudest achievements was the founding of the Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge, a testament to his commitment to humanitarian causes.

On August 27, 2020, Dr. Auxier passed away, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and compassion that continues to guide us daily. At Auxier, we remain steadfast in honoring his memory by upholding the standards of innovation, service, and community engagement that he instilled in our company from its inception while honoring his lasting contributions to science and society.