Operational Teams on Nuclear Sites
Combining Sponge-Jet technology with over 25 years of industry-leading experience, SpongeTech Matom delivers end-to-end nuclear decontamination solutions.
Sponge-Jet is transforming nuclear decontamination, delivering safe, effective and waste reducing results in the most challenging environments. Matom’s certified operational teams bring 25+ years of nuclear expertise to ensure this technology performs at its best. Gain instant access to proven innovation, expertly deployed and fully compliant from day one.
Nuclear decontamination projects face dual pressures:
Meeting the sector’s ambitious budget, safety, environmental, and waste-reduction initiatives while confidently adopting new technologies. Organisations need proven and effective solutions that reduce waste, operate safely, integrate seamlessly and ensure full compliance.
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Nuclear projects face budget and timescale pressures, and must meet strict safety, environmental, and waste-reduction targets while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance.
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Introducing new technology can feel uncertain — organisations need confidence it will perform safely and deliver measurable results.
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Innovation only works with the right expertise. Certified, experienced teams are critical to deploy new technology safely and effectively.
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Organisations face procurement, training, and integration challenges when adopting new tools while keeping projects on track and compliant.
A unique solution from SpongeTech Matom
Matom combines industry-leading nuclear expertise with Sponge-Jet technology, giving you the confidence to implement new decontamination methods safely and efficiently. We deliver unique and industry focussed results through bespoke packages tailored to your project.
Expert Operations Team:
Certified operatives fully trained in Sponge-Jet use and nuclear decontamination.
Optional RPA/RWA oversight for technical and regulatory compliance to build confidence in results.
Supply, delivery, setup and maintenance of equipment.
Supervisory and site management for safe operational practice.
Complete Project Delivery:
Project assessment, design, management, and completion.
Waste minimisation and environmental oversight.
Operational documentation support for compliance and quality assurance.
Ongoing review, optimisation and trouble shooting.
Flexible Service Options:
One-off projects or ongoing contracts.
Risk-free trial opportunities and integrated training solutions.
Research and innovation support — collaborate on trials, demonstrations, or research projects using Sponge-Jet, with expert operational and technical guidance
This combination of innovation, expertise, and flexibility ensures measurable results and confidence in deploying new technology safely and effectively.
Why Sponge-Jet is delivering for the nuclear industry
Efficient application and reduced airborne contaminants lowers exposure risk, improves worker safety and maximises ALARP.
Signiant waste volume reduction and increased waste disposal options.
Consistent surface profile, reliable and effective results.
Eliminates re-deposition of contaminants.
Increases the non-active metals management options.
Effective, programme compliant and project cost reductions.
SpongeTech Matom simplifies the process.
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1. Assess
Working in collaboration with your project team, our experienced technical and operation team will undertake a thorough review of your project scope and expectations, before devising a practical, informative and benefits focused strategy of how to implement Sponge-Jet.
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2. Plan
Next, we create a detailed project plan, aligning operational resources, technical specialists, and Sponge-Jet equipment with your schedule. This includes safety protocols, regulatory compliance checks, and contingency measures to minimise disruption and maximise efficiency.
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3. Implement
Matom deploys certified operatives, technical specialists, and Sponge-Jet equipment seamlessly, integrating with existing teams if required. Operations are closely supervised, and performance is monitored to build confidence, maintain safety, effectiveness, and efficiency throughout the decontamination process.
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4. Deliver
Finally, we provide full project completion and evaluation, including reporting, optimisation, and technical support. Lessons learned, performance data, and waste reduction outcomes are shared, ensuring ongoing confidence and the ability to adopt new technologies in future projects.
World Leading Technology and Industry Leading Expertise
SpongeTech Matom’s combination of Sponge-Jet technology and 25+ years of nuclear expertise ensures measurable, reliable outcomes for your projects, ensuring organisations achieve safer, more efficient, and compliant nuclear decontamination while gaining confidence in adopting innovative solutions.
Technology Confidence: Sponge-Jet and nuclear decontamination expertise.
Innovation Support – Confident evaluation of new technology and seamless integration.
Robotic Capability: Can be applied in confined spaces and high risk areas.
Technical Experience: Over 25 years of experience in working in some of them most complex and highly regulated environments.
Immediate Capability – Access skilled operatives and world leading technology without upfront investment.
Proven Results – Safe, effective and waste-reducing decontamination solution.
Project Continuity – Multi-skilled teams deliver consistent performance across complex sites.
Risk Mitigation – Expert technical oversight ensures compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.
End to End Support: Multi-professional work force capable of handling every aspect of your decontamination project.
Why Choose SpongeTech Matom for Operational Teams on Nuclear Sites
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Sponge-Jet Expertise
Deep understanding of the technology ensures project optimisation and solution focused trouble shooting.
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Industry-Leading Specialists
Over 25 years of technical and operational nuclear decontamination experience across complex, highly regulated and high-risk sites guarantees operational confidence.
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In-Depth Industry Knowledge
Decades of experience balancing regulations, compliance, and environmental standards with operational outcomes and performance.
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Decontamination Specialists
Matom are industry-leading experts in radiological, organic, and inorganic decontamination. Our specialist teams have successfully tackled some of the most hazardous materials across the nuclear sector.
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Proven Results & Flexibility
We deliver a unique and bespoke service that is measurable outcome focused, giving organisations the confidence to adopt new technologies safely and effectively.
MATOM PROVIDES SPECIALIST RADIOLOGICAL-PROTECTION SERVICES: A HIGH-RELIABILITY, SAFETY-CRITICAL TEAM SUPPORTING DECONTAMINATION, SURVEYS AND NUCLEAR OPERATIONS ACROSS THE UK
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FAQs
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Trusted worldwide, Sponge-Jet delivers precise, targeted decontamination for operatives or robotics. It suppresses 99% of airborne dust, eliminates contaminant redeposition, significantly reduces waste, increases disposal options, lowers exposure time, and ensures safe, compliant, and reliable removal — providing an effective solution for high-risk projects demanding containment, efficiency, safety and regulatory compliance.
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Traditional methods like water and sand blasting produce large amounts of waste that is hard to contain, cannot be incinerated or easily compressed and struggle with precision that’s risks contaminating reusable materials. Sponge-Jet’s recyclable, reusable media offers up to 90% waste reduction, can be incinerated or compressed for storage, and allows highly precise, selective removal, improving efficiency, compliance, waste disposal options and cost-effectiveness.
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Sponge-Jet delivers best results in expert hands, which is why Matom is the UK distributor. With 25+ years’ experience in complex nuclear decommissioning, radiation protection, and waste management, our specialist teams provide highly skilled, compliant, and versatile radiological services across the UK’s most challenging, regulated environments.
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Yes. Matom offers trials, demonstrations, and research support so organisations can evaluate Sponge-Jet’s performance, waste-reduction impact, and operational benefits before purchasing equipment or committing to long-term adoption. Please contact us for more details.
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Whilst we have a readily available pool of staff and equipment for nationwide deployment, operational support with Sponge-Jet generally depends on the location, project scope and expectations as well as any site-specific clearance arrangements.
Setting new standards that deliver for the nuclear industry.
Sponge-Jet is setting a new standard in nuclear decontamination — and Matom is the only UK provider offering fully bespoke, expertly delivered operational packages that unlock its full potential. With over 25 years of specialist nuclear experience, we design, tailor, and deploy solutions built around your site, your challenges, and your objectives. Gain immediate capability, reduce waste, meet industry initiatives, and get total confidence in adopting new technology.