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Enevate Names Kirk Shockley as Vice President of Operations & Quality

Published by fnever on April 21st, 2013 - in Knowledge Base

Irvine, (PRWEB) April 16, 2013

, a leading developer of advanced rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, is pleased to announce that has joined its executive management team as the vice president of operations and quality. In this role, Mr. Shockley will lead global , quality, supply chain, and sourcing for Enevate?s Li-ion batteries utilizing its novel HD-Energy? Technology.

Based in Irvine, , Enevate is focused on developing next generation Li-ion batteries for smartphones, tablets, and ultra-thin notebook PCs, delivering significantly higher energy density in thinner form factors to enable longer runtimes in less space. Its novel HD-Energy Technology utilizes silicon composite anodes for rechargeable Li-ion polymer batteries which dramatically increase energy density over conventional graphite anode cells.

?Kirk is a seasoned executive with extensive experience worldwide in bringing component products from to high-volume production,? said Brian Wong, CEO of Enevate. ?His broad manufacturing and supply chain expertise in the US and overseas are ideal for leading Enevate?s manufacturing operations as we move towards full commercialization of battery products in the coming year.?

Mr. Shockley has over 31 years of operations experience across North America, Europe, and Asia. Prior to Enevate, he was COO at Global , a developer and manufacturer of thin-film solar products. Before that, Mr. Shockley was with KEMET Electronics for 18 years in various executive and management roles, including VP of the Film and Electrolytic group in Europe, VP of global corporate acquisition and integration activities, and general manager and director of operations in China. Earlier, he was with Fuji Photo Film and Union Carbide in various manufacturing and management positions. Mr. Shockley is trained in six sigma and lean manufacturing, and holds a BS in Industrial Management from Purdue University.

About Enevate (http://www.enevate.com)

Enevate Corporation is an advanced rechargeable energy storage company based in Irvine, CA. Enevate?s breakthrough HD-Energy? Technology delivers the promise of tomorrow’s battery capacity in ’s standard Li-ion ecosystem focused on next generation smartphones, tablets, and ultra-thin notebook PCs. Enevate?s batteries are based on innovative materials and battery architectures that deliver higher energy capacity in smaller and thinner sizes, while maintaining compatibility with existing Li-ion battery applications. Investors include Mission Ventures, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Tsing Capital, Presidio Ventures ? a Sumitomo Corporation company, and CEC Capital. Enevate, the Enevate logo, and HD-Energy are trademarks of the Enevate Corporation.

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jarvis(at)enevate(dot)com

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Earth Friendly Items Eliminates Over 600,000 Tons of Carbon Dioxide Pollution

Published by fnever on February 5th, 2012 - in Knowledge Base

Garden Grove, (PRWEB) February 03, 2012

(http://www.ecos.com), a leader in award-winning, eco-friendly goods, has succeeded in making use of 100% in every single of its five plants for the duration of the whole manufacturing process. The energy good results is the newest in a wave of ongoing responsibility initiatives the company has mandated to continue to lead the green cleaning item sector ahead of the curve.

Friendly Products, whose own panels keep their facilities 60% self-sufficient, negotiated to acquire the final 40% of requirements from green energy, making the complete manufacturing energy process 100% green. ?This is by far 1 of our proudest moments,? said Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, Vice President of Friendly Items. ?Responsibility is the driving force behind our organization?s each and every selection and this choice is 1 of the most significant actions for a manufacturing toward getting carbon neutral.?

Shaw Receives Seventh Consecutive California Waste Reduction Award

Published by fnever on December 17th, 2011 - in Commercial


Dalton, (PRWEB) December 15, 2011

4 Group, manufacturing facilities in have been recognized by the Awards Program (WRAP) for the seventh consecutive year. The awards are designed to recognize the leadership of corporations and organizations with highly productive waste-to-landfill reduction initiatives.

?Earning recognition from CalRecycle by way of the WRAP awards for seven straight years is a excellent honor,? said Shaw Vice President of Sustainability Paul Murray. ?It is also a source of motivation for us to continue seeking out new opportunities and channels to further minimize waste at these facilities and all Shaw facilities ? as nicely as to function to improve our existing processes.?

The four California facilities, which manufacturing for the Shaw Tuftex carpet brand, regularly serve as examples of the company?s commitment to Sustainability by way of Innovation ? the Shaw Green , Murray added. ?From Zero Waste to Landfill status to demonstrating very best practices for water conservation and efficiency, these facilities continue to support us raise the bar on the environmental responsibility of all our operations,? he said.

According to Jim Cusick, director of manufacturing for the Tuftex division, the facilities diverted a combined total of 8.five million pounds of waste from landfill (3.8 million lbs reused and 4.7 million lbs recycled), more than $ 1.3 million in landfill, waste reduction and reuse fees in the method. ?Lowering and eliminating waste from our operations is a basic component of the way we function,? Cusick mentioned. ?We are proud to serve as an example of how environmentally responsible practices can assist enhance overall operational and company practices.?

?This year?s WRAP winners are evidence that businesses and organizations of all sizes are achieving significant waste reduction and recycling goals, all although helping defend the environment and preserve our natural resources,? stated CalRecycle director Caroll Mortensen.

CalRecycle (http://www.calrecycle..gov) is the state?s leading authority on recycling, waste reduction and product reuse, playing an crucial role in the stewardship of California?s vast resources, and promoting innovation in technology to encourage economic and environmental sustainability. This year?s WRAP award winners diverted a combined two.3 million tons of material from landfills ? an approximate $ 200 million in expense savings.

About Shaw Industries

Shaw Industries, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., is the world’s largest carpet manufacturer and a top floor covering provider with far more than $ four billion in annual sales and around 24,000 associates. Headquartered in Dalton, Ga., the company manufactures and distributes carpeting, rugs, hardwood, laminate and ceramic tile for residential and commercial applications worldwide. A recognized leader in environmental stewardship, Shaw has implemented hundreds of sustainability initiatives and cradle-to-cradle style solutions, collectively termed the Shaw Green Edge. For a lot more details, visit http://www.shawgreenedge.com.

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XeroSolar Signs Make contact with for Ground Mounted Solar Method

Published by fnever on December 13th, 2011 - in Home Solution


, (PRWEB) December 09, 2011

XeroSolar XeroSolar nowadays announced that it has been awarded a contract to design, engineer and create a mounted solar residential system in Woodside, .

The ground mounted solar method was commissioned by 1 of Silicon Valley?s early pioneers and internet entrepreneurs.

, Managing Director of XeroSolar commented: ?We are honored to be chosen for this high profile application and were selected based on our technical and expertise. The high profile nature of this will mean our capability to style, engineer and complete the to our client?s high standards will be put to the test. A challenge my team looks forward to meeting and exceeding.?

As with a lot of ground mounted systems, this one particular possesses a number of design and engineering obstacles which will need to be overcome.

?Firstly, we will have to carefully remove portion of the owner?s vineyard and then style the method so it can not be noticed either from the principal home or tennis court. Trenching and connecting to the main service will have to be meticulously believed-out so as to reduce losses related with voltage drops over significant distances,? stated Ben Lochtenberg.

The project is due it be installed in February 2012.

About XeroSolar

XeroSolar utilizes a exclusive team concept, drawing from backgrounds in fields of renewable power and environmentally responsible technologies. We possess years of hands-on installation knowledge, upstream solar cell investigation, and financial expertise. More than the last a number of years, we have visited PV sites about the globe. With C10 licensed people and experience in the monetary markets on Wall Street, XeroSolar has the breadth of expertise and expertise to allow us to offer a special analysis of each and every project from each and every doable angle. This assists our clients discover the finest solutions for their energy needs.

XeroSolar attentively covers all elements of your project from web assessment, engineering, style and installation, panel and equipment acquiring to financing and completion of all of the interconnection agreements. Our use of several resources incorporated into a unified method, enables XeroSolar to lower your expenses and maximizes your returns. For more info, visit XeroSolar.com.

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A*STAR Ups Collaborative R&D in Green Technologies to Spur the Growth of Eco-friendly Industries

Published by fnever on November 21st, 2011 - in Home Solution

Singapore (PRWEB UK) 16 November 2011

The Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), a research institute of the [ Agency for Science, Technology and Analysis (A*STAR), is taking on the challenge of green manufacturing by spurring R&ampD collaborations on remanufacturing technologies with NTU and NUS as effectively as launching initiatives to grow eco-friendly industries .

Investing in ten New Projects in Remanufacturing Technologies

SIMTech is engaging with NUS and NTU on 10 new projects to jointly develop competitive remanufacturing technologies for Singapore?s manufacturing businesses. This is the 1st such instance of significant investment in remanufacturing projects by the Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) of A*STAR. The projects had been awarded by SERC in September 2011.

The projects address vital technologies for remanufacturing of combustion engines and automation in the analysis of defective components, salvaging utilised components to functional requirements and enabling technologies that will make sure effective remanufacturing operations? from preparing and scheduling, component inventory forecasting to in-method job tracking.

Said Dr Raj Thampuran, Executive Director, SERC of A*STAR, ?Remanufacturing is a important market space that is below tapped by our neighborhood business. A*STAR?s investment in R&ampD of remanufacturing technologies will not only spur the growth of new industries, with foundations in these technologies, but also enhance the atmosphere by decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. We could nicely see the growth of more eco-friendly industries in Singapore in the near future.?

Three Joint Labs for Remanufacturing Technologies

SIMTech is also collaborating with NTU to establish three joint analysis labs to develop remanufacturing-related technologies in refurbishing and reliability assessment. Refurbishing technologies contain , cladding, welding, and surface remedy to recover the functionality of the parts to be remanufactured. Reliability assessment technologies evaluate the remanufacturability of the remanufactured parts and to assure their warranty. In addition to delivering cutting technologies, the joint-labs will also serve as platforms to nurture R&ampD manpower for the remanufacturing market, transforming into centres of excellence in the respective technical areas to benefit a lot more business sectors. The initial concentrate of the joint-labs will be in reliability, precision machining, and 3D additive manufacturing.

Provost of NTU, Professor Freddy Boey, said: ?The joint labs aim to come up with innovative manufacturing and industrial processes that are sustainable, effective and price-efficient ? aspects which are crucial to the industry of these days. Given NTU?s expertise and strengths in engineering and sustainable manufacturing, I am certain our most recent collaboration with SIMTech will be a resounding good results. This endeavour is also quite much in line with NTU?s five-year strategic plan, exactly where Sustainable has been identified as the key research area in our efforts to scale new heights as a fantastic international university.?

Remanufacturing and Green Packaging Initiatives for Eco-friendly Industries

The Remanufacturing Initiative for business, supported by SPRING Singapore, aims to boost remanufacturers? competitiveness, create remanufacturing related capabilities in local companies and grow remanufacturers in Singapore. The initiative targeting at remanufacturers, precision engineering service providers, and organizations interested in venturing into remanufacturing collaborates closely with Caterpillar Reman Singapore to aid match and create relevant capabilities to its local operation. Ten organizations from market are members of this initiative. The prospective value of outsourcing to nearby businesses is estimated to be worth over US$ 100 million per year.

On yet an additional front, to encourage environmentally friendly packaging, SIMTech is launching the Green Packaging Initiative to address the demand and technical challenges faced by goods packaging producers, food and beverage retailers, packaging designers and producers. SIMTech functions with MNCs, OEMs and SMEs to share understanding, create technical competency, innovate green packaging solutions and implement environmentally-friendly packaging by means of the use of renewable, recyclable or recycled content material supplies, the elimination of potentially toxic supplies, the use of renewable sources and the use of production processes that optimise material, energy and water utilisation. To date, 10 businesses are participating in this initiative.

Dr Lim Ser Yong, Executive Director of SIMTech stated, ?In a time where environmental challenges have taken centre stage, businesses are in search of the know-how and the tools to incorporate sustainable manufacturing into current enterprise operations to minimize cost and environmental impact. With the launch of the Remanufacturing and Green Packaging Initiatives, firms have an added avenue to develop value-added products with manufacturing processes that are also far more environmentally friendly.?

Inaugural Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing

To develop higher market awareness and participation in sustainable manufacturing, SIMTech is organising the Sustainable Manufacturing Centre Annual Conference 2011 on 16 November 2011 at SIMTech. This conference focuses on market trends, value-creation and cost reduction by means of corporate sustainability policies, innovative and recycling, and power efficiency in manufacturing. It brings together thought leaders to share techniques, practices and technologies that make organization far more environmentally-friendly.

About Remanufacturing

Remanufacturing is the method of creating a like new product from used items. The remanufacturing procedure entails dismantling, cleaning, salvaging, replacing worn components ahead of re-assembling and testing. A company can potentially save among 60% to 90% in terms of energy, materials, water and air pollutant emissions by remanufacturing an finish-of-life item, compared to manufacturing a new product. In addition, the approach retains a lot more than 80% of the item?s original value. This makes remanufacturing a green and high value-add market with huge growth potential. The international remanufacturing market place exceeds US$ 100 billion (APEX, 2007).With restricted organic resources, gaining new capabilities in remanufacturing opens a window of opportunity for high-margin enterprise growth in a quickly expanding market place.

About the Agency for Science, Technology and Analysis (A*STAR)

Flexible Automated Solutions Announces New Website

Published by fnever on November 15th, 2011 - in Knowledge Base


San Diego, CA (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

Flexible Automated Solutions, a division of Flexible Assembly Systems, announces the launch of their new Technologies web http://flexibleautomated.com/.

Flexible Automated Solutions provides cutting automation solutions for ’s growing sectors in , Aerospace, Electronics, Biomedical, Packaging, Wind and Solar Energy.

?Flexible Automated pulls the curtain back on our process, the consumer now has a sense of our capabilities which is important when making exceptional automation merchandise,? stated site manager Anthony Abruscato.

Flexible Automated Solutions is an integrator for Fanuc Robotics, a leader in automated . By combining Fanuc?s robots and Flexible Automated Solutions? innovative styles and solutions, the customer can be assured they will have an assembly approach that meets or exceeds today?s manufacturing standards.

Aaron Silverberg, VP at Flexible Assembly Systems says, ?We have created many custom solutions over the years for consumers searching to expand or streamline their manufacturing procedure.? Ranging from assembly and welding robots, automated solutions streamline the process and make operations more productive and secure.

Silverberg adds, ?We will work with the client on their existing process, or will assist them style a new 1 employing the latest .?

To learn a lot more about Flexible Automated Solutions please pay a visit to http://flexibleautomated.com

About Flexible Automated Solutions

Flexible Automated Solutions, a division of Flexible Assembly Systems, is headquartered in San Diego, CA. Flexible Automated Solutions delivers cutting edge automation solutions for today’s growing manufacturing sectors, ranging from Solar Energy to Automotive and Defense.

Firms worldwide have turned to Flexible Automated Solutions for aid in meeting their assembly and production wants. Professional engineers help locate solutions utilizing robotics with applications in Welding, Assembly, Packaging, Dispensing, Palletizing, Pick and Location, Material Handling, Test Tube Processing.

Contact:

Jaime Hernandez, Advertising/PR

Flexible Assembly Systems

800.696.7614 x250

http://www.FlexibleAssembly.com

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More Wind Solar Energy Press Releases

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Published by fnever on November 8th, 2011 - in More About Green

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is an critical basis for national financial , human production and protection of basic material necessities of life. China is a large energy producer, is also a huge power consumer. With the rapid and people’s living standards, growing power demand. “Fifteen”, China’s energy market have created really quickly. Finish of 2007, total installed capacity in China reached about 680 million kW, generating about 3 trillion kWh. Ranked second in the globe installed energy generating capacity, but still can not satisfy the of national economy and enhancing people’s living standards on power demand, per capita installed capacity of only about .45kW. Long time, China primarily relies on thermal energy provide. “15″ period, China created a strategic adjustment of energy structure, actively promote nuclear power, energy and other clean energy, diversification of energy supply, on coal energy to change the scenario. According to China “for the duration of” the energy industry, “Optimizing the of thermal power, and orderly of hydropower, actively create nuclear energy, accelerating the of air power, to create wind energy” strategy to arranging in 2010 to run nuclear power installed capacity in a lot more than 1200 ten 000 kW, 2020, 40 million in operating capacity kW 2015 Wind energy installed capacity of 15 million kW, 2020 4000 installed capacity to reach 60 million kW. 1 China’s nuclear energy status and requirements of wind power1.1 Nuclear Power Nuclear energy market in China started late, nuclear energy capacity is restricted. To date, China has built 4 nuclear energy plants, a total of 11 nuclear energy producing units with a total installed capacity of 8.7 million kW, the national electrical power of a quite tiny proportion. At present, China is in a period of rapid growth of electricity demand, efficient, clean nuclear energy as a crucial targets, and make China’s nuclear energy technique. Simple idea of nuclear power based on market place demand, in order to secure the supply-based, economic efficiency, speed up the building, and rolling self- and introduction of technology combined with sophisticated PWR beginning point for creating the advanced reactor type strengthen management, reduce costs, boost competitiveness, the organic integration of technologies and economy. From long-term economic and power demands, China will turn out to be the world’s largest nuclear power industry. China’s nuclear power equipment manufacturing market in the East China, Southwest, Northeast 3, the formation of cracks at the 3 trend. These 3 places are not only nuclear power equipment manufacturing base in China, but also thermal energy and hydropower equipment manufacturing base. Shanghai Electric Equipment Co., Ltd. has invested heavily in nuclear energy construction in the port of nuclear energy equipment manufacturing base, has begun to take shape, to achieve the total production of main elements Nuclear Power Plant capacity. Northeastern zones, HEC as the core, supplemented by a weight advantage of a large casting and forging to form a production capacity of nuclear energy equipment. Southwest of the East Group also has a production capacity of nuclear power equipment. In accordance with the “long-term nuclear energy strategy” established by China’s nuclear power aim, to run in 2010 installed capacity of 12 million kilowatts of nuclear energy by 2020, 31 new nuclear energy plants, installed capacity of 40 million running kW, installed in the construction of nuclear energy capacity of 18 million kW. At least the subsequent year in China started construction of new 2 million-kilowatt-class nuclear units, need to invest a number of hundred billion dollars in total. According to empirical information show that the nuclear energy plant equipment investment accounted for 55% of the total investment, about 40% of equipment investment for the buy of a variety of machine tools. 1.2 Wind Energy Because 2005, China passed “The Law”, the domestic wind power has created quickly. 2005, China’s wind energy installed capacity of 1.27 million kW, 2006 additional annual 1 million kW, the of extremely rapidly, by 2008 China’s wind power installed capacity will be ranked in the world 2. At present, China’s wind power equipment manufacturing, provision of equipment from abroad or by the introduction of technology and elements assembled in China, and gradually shift to independent investigation and , domestic wind power equipment market has developed quickly growing manufacturer, has formed a large manufacturing capacity, and numerous areas in the expansion and new wind power equipment manufacturing capacity. At present, the domestic manufacturers machine primarily Goldwind, Vader wind energy, Dalian Heavy Industries, Sichuan East or steam, gearbox

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Solar Thermal Power Equipment Manufacturing Business Report Now Offered from IBISWorld

Published by fnever on November 8th, 2011 - in Knowledge Base


Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 03, 2011

The Manufacturing market will gain more than the subsequent five years, according to IBISWorld, the nation?s largest publisher of market analysis. revenue is set to grow to $ 273.1 million in the five years to 2016. Income growth will slow down as the positive effects of the manufacturing tax credit end. Nonetheless, the market will continue to grow on the back of generous tax credits given to downstream buyers of solar power in states with RPS goals and favorable government programs.

The Solar Thermal Power Equipment Manufacturing business manufactures solar thermal energy (STE) equipment. STE is a technology for harnessing solar energy by capturing concentrated sunlight on a particular surface. The surface takes captured energy and creates steam to and produce electricity. The USA classifies solar thermal collectors as low-, medium- or high-temperature. Business goods are different from photovoltaics, which convert solar power directly into electricity.

The Solar Thermal Power Equipment Manufacturing market has surged throughout the five years to 2011. Income is expected to grow 35.1% per year to $ 185.3 million in the 5-year period. Generous government incentives for solar thermal energy (STE) manufacturing and downstream solar energy generation (the industry’s consumer) have buoyed income. Without government subsidies, solar power generation firms would have a challenging time competing against conventional power- sources. With incentives in location, downstream clients demand solar thermal equipment at an rising pace. Nevertheless, the recession brought on business income growth to slow down amid tightening credit conditions that hampered customer’s ability to obtain STE equipment. Revenue is expected to bounce back as these government incentives continue to positively influence the market. Market revenue is anticipated to jump 19.9% from 2010 to 2011.

The Solar Thermal Energy Equipment Manufacturing market is characterized by robust technological innovation. Market firms continually attempt to come up with more efficient ways to generate energy and store that heat for extended periods of time. In carrying out so, firms are basically attempting to lower the cost of energy so that they can compete with other varieties of electricity generation. In certain, a lot of firms are concentrating on energy storage to deliver energy about the clock. Amid growing competition from solar photovoltaic (PV) producers (which are an external industry competitor), market firms are positioning themselves to be far more competitive by creating power for 24 hours. For the most part, PV plants can only generate and sell energy during the day.

According to IBISWorld analyst, Kathleen Ripley, the next 5 years will probably be bright for the industry. ?Government incentives that favor the industry’s customer will continue,? says Ripley ?and the federal government will open up huge plots of land for solar developers to start generating solar energy.? In addition, ?industry firms will continue to innovate and come up with more effective methods to generate power and store that power.? Amid favorable incentives and robust innovation, the market will be limited by growing competition from solar PV producers and the expiration of a manufacturing tax credit incentive (expired in 2010). As a result, business income is expected to grow at a slower rate over the subsequent five years, at 8.1% annually to $ 273.1 million in the five years to 2016.

For a lot more info, download the full report from IBISWorld on the Solar Thermal Energy Equipment Manufacturing business

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Recognized as the nation?s most trusted independent source of market and industry investigation, IBISWorld offers a comprehensive database of exclusive information and analysis on every single US industry. With an extensive on the internet portfolio, valued for its depth and scope, the business equips clients with the insight required to make greater enterprise choices. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IBISWorld serves a range of company, expert service and government organizations by means of far more than ten locations globally. For a lot more data, go to http://www.ibisworld.com or call 1-800-330-3772.

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Whirlwind Inks Deal in Partner Acquire-Out and Sets Course for New Growth Opportunities

Published by fnever on November 4th, 2011 - in Home Solution


Houston, TX (PRWEB) October 26, 2011

The Sturdivant family members has announced the acquire of all of its partners interests growing the family members?s ownership of , and subsidiaries Whirlwind Creating Systems, (http://www.whirlwindsteel.com) Whirlwind Developing Elements, Whirlwind Private Services and Whirlwind to 100%. The obtain enables the to make several item and consumer and explore new opportunities. The agreement was completed in October, 2011, and Jack Sturdivant, the President of the company sees the buy-out as a pathway to future growth and increased opportunities in a time of revitalization for the non-residential construction market, including growth in the areas of the solar and sustainable creating markets.

?After thinking about our organization options and the innovations we could offer to our customers, we decided moving ahead with the purchase-out was the correct selection,? says Jack Sturdivant. ?We have some of the most creative men and women in the at Whirlwind, and we are effectively positioned to solve our consumer?s troubles with innovative solutions, and we are committed to developing far more advanced products in the creating items and green technologies fields.?

Founded by C.O. Sturdivant in 1955, as a entire home attic fan manufacturing firm, Whirlwind transitioned into manufacturing pre-engineered steel buildings and metal building components in 1965, during a time of great expansion in the construction industry. Jack Sturdivant became President of the business in 1976, and continues to oversee and guide the company?s growth. Whirlwind is a market place leader in supplying pre-engineered metal buildings, metal developing elements, and developing integrated solar systems for a wide range of markets in the United States, with manufacturing plants situated in Texas, Oklahoma, , and Minnesota.

?We?re excited about the buy-out, and busy preparing for future prospects,? says Jack Sturdivant, President of Whirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc. ?As a company, we are nicely-equipped to deal with the challenges in the current marketplace, and our management team has verified its ability to remain robust and competitive, even in the course of difficult financial times.?

As a forward-seeking organization with a firm foundation, Whirlwind understands the value of providing excellent products and a lot of service offerings that other firms do not offer you. ?By means of our lengthy history, 1 thing we?ve learned is how to treat buyers,? Jack says. ?Businesses want to do enterprise with a firm they can count on, and with people who deliver what they say they?ll deliver.?

?All of our employees are committed to our future growth, and we appear forward to the inevitable turnaround in non-residential construction,? Jack says. ?We?ve remained financially powerful, and having weathered the worst recession in contemporary history, we?re focused on gaining marketplace share and posting record final results when this sector of the economy rebounds, as we know it will.?

?Innovation is a watchword, for us,? Jack says. ?Our increasing commitment to green technologies and solar and green developing possibilities puts us at the front of a nationwide and global shift in using constructing materials in new techniques, and solving difficulties with a unique perspective. Steel merchandise can be manufactured with a higher concentrate on far more effective power consumption as an finish result. This is a difficult but exciting time to be our organization, and the prospective for expanding into new markets has by no means been greater.?

About Whirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc.

Headquartered in Houston, Whirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc. is a industry leading manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings and steel creating components for the agricultural, commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and self storage markets.

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New Poll: 9 out of 10 Americans Assistance Solar, Across Political Spectrum

Published by fnever on November 2nd, 2011 - in More About Green


Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 01, 2011

by Kelton Analysis finds continued widespread public assistance for development of solar power, federal incentives for solar, across political spectrum.

Americans overwhelmingly support the use and development of solar energy as nicely as for solar, according to a new national poll. These and other findings had been reported right now in the 2011 SCHOTT Solar Barometer(TM), a nationally representative survey conducted annually by independent polling Kelton Investigation.

For the fourth consecutive year, the survey identified that about nine out of ten Americans (89 ) think it is crucial for the United States to create and use solar energy. Assistance for solar is robust across the political spectrum with 80 of Republicans, 90 of Independents and 94 of Democrats agreeing that it is important for the United States to develop and use solar.

The survey also discovered that Americans want federal incentives for solar. Much more than eight out of 10 Americans (82 percent) assistance federal tax credits and grants for the similar to those that standard sources of power like oil, natural gas and coal have received for decades. Seventy-1 percent of Republicans agree, as well as 82 percent of Independents and 87 percent of Democrats.

Moreover, when asked to pick an power source they would financially assistance if they were in charge of U.S. power policy, 39 percent of Americans chose solar more than other sources such as natural gas (21 percent), (12 percent), nuclear (9 percent) and coal (three percent). Among Independents, solar is a lot more than twice as well-liked as any other power source (43 percent for solar compared to 20 percent for natural gas).

?In this tough economy, Americans want to see solutions coming from Washington,? mentioned Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association. ?For members of Congress trying to uncover methods to produce jobs, solar is a win-win. Thanks in component to proven policy successes like the 1603 Treasury Program, the solar market has doubled its workforce in the last two years and now employs far more than 100,000 Americans at five,000 corporations spanning each state. And solar enjoys overwhelming assistance across all political affiliations ? Republicans, Democrats and Independents. It?s clear that solar has the powerful assistance of the American people. Now it wants the support of U.S. policymakers in extending job-developing policies like the 1603 program to make certain solar continues to function for America.?

In spite of weeks of news coverage about the bankruptcy of solar manufacturer Solyndra, the survey shows that Americans? support for solar remains robust. In fact, the vast majority of Americans assistance solar manufacturing in the United States. Eight out of ten (82 percent) believe it is important for the federal government to support U.S. solar manufacturing, and a majority of Independent voters (51 percent) feel it is ?really critical.?

The poll also located that Americans prefer to purchase solar-produced merchandise. A majority of Americans (51 percent) stated they would be far more most likely to purchase a product if they knew it was made using solar energy. Consumers in the key age demographic of 18 to 44 years old are even much more most likely to acquire solar-made items (61 percent).

One challenge that the solar faces is educating the public about how they can turn out to be customers of solar energy. In spite of the price of solar modules decreasing by 30 percent considering that the starting of 2010 and residential solar leasing models that enable customers to go solar with no upfront expense, 48 percent of Americans cited cost as their biggest concern with deciding on solar power.

?The fourth annual Solar Barometer shows that Americans overwhelmingly realize the positive aspects and continue to assistance solar power for our country,? said Tom Hecht, President, Sales, Marketing and Company Development, SCHOTT Solar PV, Inc. ?What I discover particularly encouraging is that eight out of ten men and women support American solar manufacturing. A growing domestic solar market will produce far more jobs and make solar more attractive as a clean energy source. Prices for solar continue to decline and those who at present own solar systems are earning a strong return on their investment. High quality solar energy systems are also really trustworthy, which is why businesses like SCHOTT Solar back their modules with warranties of up to 25 years.?

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