2/13/2011 10:01:00 AM
Fastener Manufacturer Adding 1,400 Rooftop Solar Panels
P&R Fasteners is adding 1,400 rooftop solar panels to its 100,000 sq ft New Jersey plant to offset 99% of the building’s annual electrical load.
“We recognize the growing awareness and demand for environmentally proactive practices from our customers, partners and employees and believe this project is representative of P&R’s commitment to meeting them,” controller Douglas Joyce said. “After a comprehensive assessment, we determined a solar PV project would be the best way to further our sustainability objectives.”
The solar system is designed and installed by Manasquan, NJ-based Solis Partners. The solar panels will generate approximately 295,000 kilowatt hours of electricity and eliminate more than 400,000 pounds of CO2 emissions annually.
The panels are in conjunction with a white “cool” roof system. The reflective roof enhances energy efficiency of the building envelope plus increases solar production. The solar facility will be completed in March 2011.
For more than 40 years, P&R Fasteners is a contract manufacturer of specialty metal products for automotive, electronics, power tools and aerospace industries. P&R has facilities in Tennessee, Michigan, Canada, Mexico, Taiwan and China and is headquartered at 325 Pierce St., Somerset, NJ 08873. Tel: 7323 302-3600 Fax 732 302-3636 E-mail: specials@prfasteners.com Web: prfasteners.com ©2011 GlobalFastenerNews.com
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