First Solar Inc of Tempe, AZ, USA, which manufactures thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules based on cadmium telluride (CdTe), has honoured its premier suppliers at a Supplier Recognition Day. Approximately 160 of First Solar's top suppliers attended the event, where five were honoured with the firm's NOVA award for outstanding performance in 2012.
NOVA awards were presented to the Morgan Crucible Company, an advanced materials supplier; Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG), one of the world's largest glass companies; Expeditors International, a global logistics company; Oryx Advanced Materials, a provider of thin-film deposition applications; and Rapid Manufacturing, a global manufacturer of custom cable/wire harnesses.
"Our suppliers play a critical role in fulfilling our mission to create enduring value by enabling a world powered by clean, affordable solar electricity," said Shellie Molina, First Solar vice president, Global Supply Chain. "We appreciate the exceptional efforts of these NOVA award recipients and the value they provide through the highest standards of quality, cost and performance."
