-- Technology Leader
Expands to Meet Demand, Invests in Future of PV Market
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Sept. 24, 2012
/PRNewswire/ -- The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit has
announced the opening of its newest manufacturing site in Taiwan.
The facility will allow Heraeus PV to offer faster service and
customized products for the Taiwanese market.
The expansion of the Taiwan facility
establishes Heraeus' dedication to the region and the PV industry
with plans for continued growth. "Taiwan is an important market for
the future of the photovoltaic industry," said Andy London, Global
Manager of the Photovoltaics Business Unit. "We value the demand
from this region and see it as vital to the future growth of our
global PV business."
The new facility features an expanded
laboratory and production capabilities. Heraeus PV has hired and
trained local personnel to support the operation. A grand opening
event is planned for October during PV Taiwan 2012.
To learn more about Heraeus'
metallization pastes for the photovoltaic industry, visit us at
this year's PVSEC trade show at the Messe Frankfurt fairground,
September 24-28 in Frankfurt, Germany, in Hall 3.0, booth number
G16 or go to www.pvsilverpaste.com.
About the Heraeus
Photovoltaics Business Unit
The Heraeus
Photovoltaics Business Unit is an industry leading developer and
manufacturer of silver metallization pastes for the photovoltaic
industry. For over 40 years, Heraeus has built a reputation of
innovation, extensive research and new product development in thick
film technologies. In the field of photovoltaics, the Heraeus
Photovoltaics Business Unit applies this history and its innovative
technology to offer metallization pastes for solar cell
applications. The Heraeus SOL Series of silver pastes is specially
formulated to provide higher efficiencies and wider processing
windows, resulting in better yields and higher output for cell
manufacturers.
Heraeus, the precious metals and
technology group headquartered in Hanau, Germany, is a global,
private company with over 160 years of tradition. Our fields of
competence include precious metals, materials and technologies;
sensors; biomaterials and medical products, as well as dental
products, quartz glass, and specialty light sources. With product
revenues of EUR4.8 billion and precious metal trading revenues of
EUR21.3 billion, as well as more than 13,300 employees in more than
120 subsidiaries worldwide, Heraeus was recently ranked #293 by the
Fortune 500 and holds a leading position in its global markets.