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Spire expands solar operations in China
Spire Corporation announced it has appointed Silicon International Ltd. to represent Spire in photovoltaic sales and service activities in the Peoples Republic of China.
Silicon International has offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong and joins Spire's rapidly expanding worldwide sales and service presence. Silicon International is the most recent company to form a strong partnership with Spire to sell and support Spire's photovoltaic production equipment around the world.
Other distribution partners include Four-C-Tron in India, J.v.G. Thoma GmbH in Germany, and Wooil Hightech Co., Ltd. in Korea, in addition to Spire's partnership with Nisshinbo Industries in Japan that includes joint research and development activities as well as sales and service.
Spire has been active in sales and support of photovoltaic production equipment in China for over 20 years, and was the first to assist companies such as Hua Mei Solar, Yunnan Tianda Photovoltaic Corporation, Ningbo Solar and other pioneering companies in establishing production in China.
Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO of Spire Corporation, said, "We are pleased to enter into this relationship with Silicon International to expand our sales and service activities in the Peoples Republic of China, where there is growing interest and demand for developing solar energy technologies and applications. Silicon International's strength in sales and service will provide our customers and potential customers with the support that has come to be expected of Spire worldwide."
Klaus Feldmeier, President and CEO of Silicon International, said, "Adding Spire Corporation to our portfolio of leading-edge suppliers marks a significant commitment to the booming photovoltaic market in China. Spire Corporation offers leading edge equipment, technology, and consulting services that, combined with Silicon International's infrastructure and business know-how, will ensure the success of any company already in the solar energy market or trying to enter this emerging technology."
