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Sun rays of the world unite
New association formed for photovoltaic equipment
manufacturers
manufacturers
At a recent meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, a group of photovoltaic equipment suppliers agreed to establish the International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA).
The IPVEA is an independent organisation of manufacturers and suppliers of photovoltaic (PV) fabrication equipment and related raw materials used in PV ingot, wafer, cell (crystalline and thin film), and panel manufacturing. Over 30 companies from Europe, USA and Asia committed themselves directly for the new association. The association’s member companies represent the wide spectrum of equipment and materials including that related to crystal growth, diffusion furnaces, galvanics, laminators, laser systems, materials handling, metallisation, printing, process integration, solar simulators, substrate handling, testing, vacuum systems, waste gas abatement, wet chemical systems, and related materials and professional services.
The overall goal of the new association is to provide members with a forum for information, discussion and exchange of ideas, as well as ways to develop business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
A board of directors for the association was formed, with the following members:
• President: Hans-Juergen Stangl (Stangl Semiconductor)
• Vice President: Sven Jarby (Oerlikon)
• Vice President: Albert Vontz (Kuka Systems)
• Secretary: Andreas Schöni (3S Swiss Solar Systems)
• Treasurer: Steffen Guenther (Reis Robotics)
• Board Member: Stefan Schiller (Schiller Automation)
• Board Member: Manfred Schroeder (Ebara Precision Machinery)
In addition, Bryan Ekus has been appointed Managing Director, and he will be pursuing the action items set forth by the committee and the new board of directors. “An independent association is a useful method for reducing the time and money spent by companies on attending trade shows. It helps to focus the attention of the industry and key buyers on a few specific events, and provides a platform for the exchange of market and technology information.” The new JPVEA President Hans-Juergen Stangl (CEO of Stangl Semiconductor AG) states:” The new association of Photovoltaic Equipment suppliers soon will play an important role in the future development of further steps in solar technology and will provide a single voice for the fabrication industry.”
The association will pursue its long term goals in a number of ways, including supporting events that provide the best opportunities for member companies with booth discounts and association branding/sponsorship. Part of this will be to reduce the number of key trade shows for members in particular and the industry in general. A website will soon be established for the Association, with information on its mission statement and activities; supporting companies with logos and web links; supporting events; member news and press releases; industry links, and members’ area with voting corner, statistics, and members’ forum.
The IPVEA is an independent organisation of manufacturers and suppliers of photovoltaic (PV) fabrication equipment and related raw materials used in PV ingot, wafer, cell (crystalline and thin film), and panel manufacturing. Over 30 companies from Europe, USA and Asia committed themselves directly for the new association. The association’s member companies represent the wide spectrum of equipment and materials including that related to crystal growth, diffusion furnaces, galvanics, laminators, laser systems, materials handling, metallisation, printing, process integration, solar simulators, substrate handling, testing, vacuum systems, waste gas abatement, wet chemical systems, and related materials and professional services.
The overall goal of the new association is to provide members with a forum for information, discussion and exchange of ideas, as well as ways to develop business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
A board of directors for the association was formed, with the following members:
• President: Hans-Juergen Stangl (Stangl Semiconductor)
• Vice President: Sven Jarby (Oerlikon)
• Vice President: Albert Vontz (Kuka Systems)
• Secretary: Andreas Schöni (3S Swiss Solar Systems)
• Treasurer: Steffen Guenther (Reis Robotics)
• Board Member: Stefan Schiller (Schiller Automation)
• Board Member: Manfred Schroeder (Ebara Precision Machinery)
In addition, Bryan Ekus has been appointed Managing Director, and he will be pursuing the action items set forth by the committee and the new board of directors. “An independent association is a useful method for reducing the time and money spent by companies on attending trade shows. It helps to focus the attention of the industry and key buyers on a few specific events, and provides a platform for the exchange of market and technology information.” The new JPVEA President Hans-Juergen Stangl (CEO of Stangl Semiconductor AG) states:” The new association of Photovoltaic Equipment suppliers soon will play an important role in the future development of further steps in solar technology and will provide a single voice for the fabrication industry.”
The association will pursue its long term goals in a number of ways, including supporting events that provide the best opportunities for member companies with booth discounts and association branding/sponsorship. Part of this will be to reduce the number of key trade shows for members in particular and the industry in general. A website will soon be established for the Association, with information on its mission statement and activities; supporting companies with logos and web links; supporting events; member news and press releases; industry links, and members’ area with voting corner, statistics, and members’ forum.
