By Greentech Lead America: BioSolar, the developer of a
breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant
sources that reduce the cost of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, has executed a
manufacturing agreement with Stevens Urethane, a subsidiary of JPS Industries.
As per the agreement, Stevens Urethane will manufacture BioSolar’s
BioBacksheet for North American customers.
“After reviewing a number of major manufacturers, we
concluded that Stevens Urethane was the best fit for BioSolar. They have
state-of-the-art equipment and the know-how to manufacture BioBacksheet to the
extremely high standards demanded by our PV customers,” said Stanley Levy,
BioSolar’s chief technology officer.
Stevens Urethane is a manufacturer of extruded urethanes,
ethylene vinyl acetates and other thermoplastic elastomers for specialty
applications in a wide expanse of markets requiring highly engineered
solutions.
“BioSolar’s BioBacksheet will
be manufactured to stringent quality standards required to meet the demands of
the photovoltaic market. We take pride in BioSolar’s selection of Stevens
Urethane based on our history of successfully manufacturing products for
“can’t fail” applications. Stevens’ manufacturing expertise, ISO 9001
certified quality systems and the dedication of our associates to first time
right quality and services will allow us to meet or exceed the expectations of
BioSolar as this business grows,” said Jim Coletta, president of Stevens
Urethane.
BioSolar signs sales agreement with Tomark Industries
Recently, BioSolar signed a sales agreement with Tomark
Industries, a specialist in the field of PV packaging solutions. As per the
agreement, Tomark will act as a distribution agent of BioBacksheet.