SHANGHAI, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Solarfun Power
Holdings Co., Ltd. ("Solarfun" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: SOLF), a
vertically integrated manufacturer of silicon ingots, wafers and
photovoltaic ("PV") cells and modules in China, today announced an expansion of its
marketing and customer support team based in the United States to bolster its North
American presence and supplement current staff.
Dr. Peter Xie, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Solarfun, commented, "The U.S. and
China markets will be among the
most important growth markets for years to come. We are committed
to capture an increasing share and are building momentum in
the United States as we expect to
ship 30 to 50 MW to the United
States in the second half of 2010. Our plans call for a more
than doubling in shipment volumes to the
United States in 2011 to 100 to 150 MW. Our pipeline of
business opportunities is encouraging, and these new senior hires
will allow us to serve our broadening customer base."
Mr. Matt Miller has been
appointed as regional manager covering the southwestern
United States. Mr. Miller is an
accomplished professional with more than a decade of sales,
business development, and management experience. Prior to
joining Solarfun, Mr. Miller was regional sales manager at CSI
Software, where he was responsible for the sale of software tools
and professional services into new accounts in the western
United States.
Mr. Graham Landry has been
appointed as regional manager covering the western United States. Mr. Landry also brings over a
decade of senior-level business development experience to Solarfun.
Prior to joining Solarfun, Mr. Landry was a sales
representative for medical capital equipment at JM Keckler Medical
Co., a premier medical and surgical equipment distributor.
"I am excited to have Mr. Miller and Mr. Landry on our team,"
said Bruce Ludemann, VP and General
Manager for Solarfun North America. "Their addition to our
marketing and customer support team is an important part of our
growth strategy in the U.S. market, and apart from being seasoned
business development veterans, Mr. Miller's and Mr. Landry's
regional knowledge will be extremely valuable in supporting
customers and growing our U.S. business and brand."
About Solarfun
Solarfun Power Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: SOLF) is a leading
manufacturer of solar PV cells and modules in China, focusing on delivering high quality and
reliable products at competitive prices. Solarfun produces
its monocrystalline and polycrystalline products at its
internationally certified, vertically-integrated manufacturing
facilities. Solarfun partners with third-party distributors, OEM
manufacturers, and system integrators to sell its modules into
large-scale utility, commercial and governmental, and
residential/small commercial markets. Solarfun maintains a strong
global presence with local staff throughout Europe, North
America, and Asia.
Solarfun embraces environmental responsibility and
sustainability by taking an active role in the photovoltaic cycle
voluntary recycling program. For more information, visit:
www.solarfun-power.com.
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For further information, please
contact:
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Solarfun Power Holdings Co.,
Ltd.
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Paul
Combs
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V.P. Strategic
Planning
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26F BM
Tower
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218 Wusong
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Shanghai,
200080
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P. R.
China
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Tel:
86-21-26022833 / Mobile: 86 138 1612 2768
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E-mail:
paul.combs@solarfun-power.com
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Media Contact:
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Fancy Li
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Senior Marketing Manager,
Global
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E-mail:
fancy.li@solarfun-power.com
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Christensen
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Kathy
Li
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Tel: +1 480
614 3036
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E-mail:
kli@ChristensenIR.com
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Roger
Hu
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Tel:
+86 158 1049
5326
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E-mail:
rhu@ChristensenIR.com
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SOURCE Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd.
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