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SOLON and Andersen Corporation Announce Exclusive Agreement for Solar Technology Innovation 14:35 13.10.11 Industry-First Licensing Agreement of Fibrex® Material from Andersen Enables SOLON to Bring Innovative Photovoltaic Systems to Market TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SOLON Corporation, one of the largest providers of turnkey solar power plants and PV products in the U.S., today announced it has signed an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with Andersen Corporation, for use of its innovative Fibrex® material within the photovoltaic (PV) market. Fibrex material from Andersen, a novel composite, combines the strength and stability of wood with the low-maintenance features of vinyl. The Fibrex material technology has many benefits for use within SOLON PV solutions, including high durability, stiffness, moisture and heat resistance, non-conductivity, and thermal insulating properties. These characteristics help ensure that PV products do not require grounding, while reducing heating and cooling requirements. An added benefit is that the material is extremely lightweight, making it an attractive option for PV racking materials. Highly sustainable, the patented Fibrex composite material contains 40 percent pre-consumer reclaimed wood fiber from Andersens manufacturing operations and polymers, a portion of which are also reclaimed. SOLON will launch its first PV product using the Fibrex material a revolutionary commercial rooftop system, at Solar Power International on October 17 in Dallas, Texas. Fibrex material from Andersen brings new, sustainable features to SOLONs technology, said Scott Koenig, General Manager of Andersens Fibrex Strategic Operations Group. Weve used Fibrex material with great success in our window products for nearly 20 years and were proud to be incorporating Fibrex material into proven renewable energy solutions by SOLON. SOLONs agreement with Andersen Corporation represents the aligning of two companies both laser focused on innovation, said Dan Alcombright, Chief Executive Officer and President of North America for SOLON. This arrangement offers numerous opportunities to deliver innovative products to the residential, commercial and utility-scale PV markets. The unique Fibrex material properties are the ideal solution to the specific needs of these marketsfor products that are fast, versatile, simple to install and lightweight. About Andersen Corporation Andersen is a privately-owned business founded in 1903 by Danish immigrant Hans Andersen and his family. Andersen Corporation, headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, is now an international enterprise employing over 9,000 people in locations across North America with sales worldwide. Andersen was among the first window companies in the nation to meet ENERGY STAR performance requirements in all geographic regions and was awarded the 2011 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year award for the Product ManufacturerWindows category for its family of brands. The company was the first window and door manufacturer with Green Seal certified products that meet the organizations energy efficiency requirements and their manufacturing requirements for packaging in a consistent, environmentally responsible manner. In addition, Andersen holds Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody certification (COC) from Scientific Certification Systems. By obtaining this COC certification, Andersen is able to manufacture and deliver FSC wood-based products that help achieve LEED Materials and Resource credits, or in other sustainable building programs where applicable. For more information, visit www.andersenwindows.com. |
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