The suppliers — SMA Solar Technology AG, OMCO Solar, Airgas USA and Air Liquide Malaysia — were recognized for providing enduring value to First Solar’s manufacturing and EPC project activities.
First Solar announced the recipients of the company’s 2013 NOVA award for outstanding performance by suppliers.
The suppliers — SMA Solar Technology AG, OMCO Solar, Airgas USA and Air Liquide Malaysia — were recognized for providing enduring value to First Solar’s manufacturing and EPC project activities.
- SMA Solar Technology AG was recognized for their continued partnership with First Solar on a number of key strategic initiatives, including third party sales support, around the world, while maintaining quality and controlling costs.
- OMCO Solar was recognized for demonstrating considerable manufacturing flexibility that accommodated First Solar’s dynamic EPC project schedules in North America.
- Airgas USA was recognized for ensuring continued, uninterrupted supply of manufacturing materials to First Solar’s Perrysburg production facility, as well as personal protection equipment and safety equipment, while remaining open to creative approaches to managing inventory and reducing costs.
- Air Liquide Malaysia was recognized for delivering an expanded nitrogen generation system in support of new manufacturing processes at First Solar’s production facility in Kulim, Malaysia, and for supporting First Solar’s requirements at competitive rates.
First Solar estimates that its business operations support approximately 33,000 supply chain jobs on a global basis. The company established the NOVA Award in 2011 to honor suppliers who significantly support its mission.
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