Dow and Targray Complete Global Distribution Agreement for ENLIGHT™ Polyolefin Encapsulant Films
May 09 2011 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Targray Technology International and The Dow Chemical Company
(NYSE:DOW) announce the renewal of their Master Distribution
Agreement that allows Targray to be the exclusive distributor of
Dow’s ENLIGHT™ Polyolefin Encapsulant Films. This innovative, high
performance film can enhance efficiencies in photovoltaic (PV)
module production and lead to lower conversion costs with
potentially shorter lamination cycle times — without sacrificing
adhesion performance or material stability during lamination.
Targray is a global supplier of raw materials and cutting-edge
products — including Solar Glass, Solar Encapsulant, Laminator
Diaphragm, PV Tabbing and Bus Ribbon, Potting and Sealing
Adhesives, Frames, and PV Recycling—to solar module manufacturers
in the PV industry.
Dow's ENLIGHT(TM) polyolefin encapsulant
film technology can enhance efficiencies in photovoltaic (PV)
module production and lead to lower conversion costs with
potentially shorter lamination cycle times. (Photo: Business
Wire)
“Targray is a leading supplier of materials to the growing
photovoltaic industry," says Neil Carr, Group Vice President and
Business Director, Dow Packaging and Converting. “The combination
of our technology and their market knowledge should lead to
profitable growth for both firms. We are quite pleased with this
relationship.” Targray has been the exclusive distributor for a
number of Dow products since 1997.
“Dow is dedicated to finding technologies that convert solar
energy into useful electricity,” said Dan Murray, Vice-President at
Targray Technology. “Their leading-edge products, coupled with this
focus on delivering sustainable solutions to address some of the
world's most critical challenges – including the need for clean
energy, make them a valued partner. We’re very pleased to continue
our long-standing relationship with the addition of the ENLIGHT™
Polyolefin Encapsulant films to our commercial product
portfolio.”
More about Dow’s ENLIGHT™ Polyolefin Encapsulant
Suited for encapsulation of c-Si and thin film photovoltaic
modules, ENLIGHT™ Polyolefin Encapsulant films from Dow offer
greater module stability and improved electrical performance versus
traditional encapsulants—such as EVA-based products—which can
improve the reliability and extend the service life of PV modules.
A low Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) combined with High
Resistivity, excellent UV stability and no acetic acid generation
allows modules to experience minimum output efficiency loss as a
result of long term exposure to heat, moisture and UV light. The
new encapsulant films are listed with Underwriters Laboratories
(UL) as "Recognized Components."
“The outcome of several years of real world field testing with
ENLIGHT™ Polyolefin Encapsulant Films at leading module
manufacturers worldwide has been overwhelmingly positive and
clearly demonstrates the customer’s ability to realize the
performance advantages of this material over other industry
standard encapsulants,” said Sherri Barnes, Solar Product Manager
at Targray Technology. “The addition of ENLIGHT™ Polyolefin
Encapsulant Films to our commercial product portfolio allows
Targray to continue our commitment to provide high quality, value
creating materials that help customers optimize their manufacturing
processes and improve their product performance. We are very
excited about the level of activity this product has generated with
our customers since its commercial launch at PVSEC 2010.”
About The Dow Chemical Company
Dow (NYSE:DOW) combines the power of science and technology with
the “Human Element” to passionately innovate what is essential to
human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with
the principles of sustainability to help address many of the
world’s most challenging problems such as the need for clean water,
renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing
agricultural productivity. Dow’s diversified industry-leading
portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences
and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based
products and solutions to customers in approximately
160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics,
water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2010, Dow had annual
sales of $53.7 billion and employed approximately
50,000 people worldwide. The Company’s more than 5,000
products are manufactured at 188 sites in 35 countries
across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow
Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise
expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at
www.dow.com.
About Targray Technology International, Inc.
Founded in 1989, Targray Technology is a leading worldwide
supplier of solar silicon and advanced materials and consumables to
the Solar Industry. Targray offers a full-line of Photovoltaic
materials and focused solutions which enable solar cell and module
manufacturers to maximize their cell and module quality and
reliability, while significantly lowering their manufacturing cost
per watt. The Company works with several global partners to bring
to market materials including Polysilicon, Solar Wafers and Cells,
Broken Solar Cells, Silver Paste, Sputtering Targets, Silicone
Sealants, Adhesives and Potting Agents, Tabbing Ribbon,
Encapsulant, Aluminum paste, Junction boxes and more. Targray is a
global company with operations and customers in over 50 countries
throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas. For more information
about Targray, contact the company at 18105 Trans-Canada, Kirkland,
Qc, Canada, H9J 3Z4, tel: (514) 695-8095, fax: (514) 695-0593,
email: info@targray.com, or visit the company website at
www.targray.com.
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company of Dow.
ENLIGHT™ is a Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (”DOW”) or
an affiliated company of Dow.
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