Citing unprecedented global demand for its range of PV manufacturing related products, Heraeus is set to expand production capacity by 300% in 2010. Heraeus had recently completed a 30% capacity increase and expects another 30% expansion by the end of May. Overall, the company is adding additional production and technical personnel to meet demand.
“This unprecedented expansion of our global production capacity reflects the dynamic nature of the photovoltaic market and the rapid acceptance of our industry leading front and back side silver pastes by some of the largest solar manufacturers in the world,” noted Andy London, Heraeus’ global business unit manager.