May 08, 2009
Christopher Associates Inc., a leading technology provider to the electronics and photovoltaic manufacturing industries today announced the introduction of the Gigastorage range of photovoltaic metallization pastes. Giga Solar Materials Corporation (Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C.) has developed a complete range of the most efficient and reliable solar paste materials for photovoltaic applications in either crystalline silicon or thin film manufacturing processes for both front and back side metallization. The company has invested in a state of the art R & D Center and manufacturing plant to develop and produce the most advanced materials in an ISO 9001/ISO 14000 compliant environment, which has led to a rapid increase in the use of GSMC solar paste materials by solar cell manufacturers.
Photovoltaic manufacturers worldwide are demanding more efficient and cost effective solutions that address issues including thinner substrates, new materials, and new processes. This expansion of Christopher Associates product line fits well with the company’s core competency in materials science and manufacturing process solutions. Support and infrastructure will be provided through Christopher’s international distribution and engineering team.
Matthew Holzmann, president of Christopher Associates stated The technology of photovoltaic manufacturing is moving rapidly. Gigastorage has developed leading edge technology that will reduce the cost per watt and improve manufacturing yields. We are very pleased to partner with them and offer these solutions to the industry”.
For further information, please visit www.christopherweb.com or contact:
Martin Gershenson
Director of Business Development
Christopher Associates Inc.
3617 W. MacArthur Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Tel: 714-979-7500
email:
martin.gershenson@christopherweb.com