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Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Simmitri Inc. Expands Access to U.S.-Made Solar Technologies Amid Supply Chain Concerns
Simmitri Inc. Offers Bay Area Property Owners a Smart, Tariff-Resistant Solar Option with Trusted American-Made Products and GAF Energy Partnership 'Our clients are asking important questions about system availability, pricing stability, and long-term performance... We've listened...'— Jonathan Garcia, CEO SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 / / -- As U.S. property owners face growing uncertainty surrounding solar tariffs and global supply chain disruptions, Simmitri Inc., a Bay Area-based solar and roofing company, is responding with a strategic shift toward American-made solar technologies. The company has strengthened its supplier network with leading domestic manufacturers, including GAF Energy, Silfab Solar, Qcells USA, Tesla Energy, Enphase, and IronRidge. This move allows Simmitri to offer residential and commercial customers access to high-quality solar systems that are less vulnerable to international trade fluctuations. With nearly 30 years of service in California's energy sector, Simmitri is reinforcing its commitment to resilient, future-proof solar investments. ________________________________________ Building Certainty in Uncertain Times Tariff volatility and shipping backlogs have complicated solar procurement for many property owners. 'Our clients are asking important questions about system availability, pricing stability, and long-term performance,' said Jonathan Garcia, CEO of Simmitri Inc. 'We've listened—and responded by partnering with U.S.-based manufacturers to mitigate these risks.' Simmitri's current technology lineup now features American-made products known for consistent performance, long warranties, and local availability. These include: • GAF Energy Timberline Solar™ Shingles – Made in the U.S., these nailable shingles integrate solar power directly into roofing materials, combining aesthetics with energy production. • Silfab Solar – Manufactured in Washington state, Silfab panels are designed for durability and tailored to North American conditions. • Qcells USA – Operating one of the largest solar manufacturing plants in Georgia, Qcells supports both residential and commercial energy projects. • Tesla Energy – Tesla's U.S.-assembled solar panels and Powerwalls offer sleek design and robust energy storage for homeowners. • Enphase Energy – Known for its advanced microinverters and storage systems, Enphase products are assembled in the U.S. and offer superior monitoring and reliability. • IronRidge – California-based IronRidge supplies durable solar racking solutions for structural integrity and code compliance. ________________________________________ Domestic Sourcing Still Faces Constraints While domestic manufacturing reduces reliance on foreign imports, industry-wide demand is placing pressure on available stock. Labor shortages and raw material delays are contributing to extended lead times—even for U.S.-made components. 'Just because it's made in America doesn't mean it's immune to demand spikes,' Garcia added. 'We're encouraging customers to plan ahead and reserve materials early to avoid installation delays.' ________________________________________ Commitment to Long-Term Energy Solutions Simmitri's full range of services spans beyond solar panels. With a track record of 5-star reviews and community impact, the company offers: • Residential & Commercial Solar Installations • Battery Storage Systems • EV Charging Station Installation • Smart Energy Consulting • GAF Solar Roofing Systems • Roof Installation, Maintenance, and Replacement Operating across San Jose, Santa Clara, Campbell, Los Gatos, and surrounding Bay Area cities, Simmitri's team of experts continues to support the shift toward cleaner, more reliable energy sources. Jonathan Garcia Simmitri Inc. +1 408-779-3333 email us here Visit us on social media: Instagram Facebook YouTube X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kimberly-Clark to Invest Over $2 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing
Kimberly-Clark Corporation announced plans to invest over $2 billion over the next five years in its North America business, marking the company's largest domestic expansion in more than 30 years. The company expects the investments to enhance its U.S. manufacturing capacity. The broad-based investment program will focus on two projects: a new advanced manufacturing facility in Warren, Ohio, and an expansion of its Beech Island, South Carolina, site with an automated distribution center. It will also include additional capital expenditure linked to innovation and automation upgrades across its North America supply chain network. Most read on WATCH: 125-Year-Old Truck Maker to Lay Off Up to 450, Cites Tariffs The American-Made Slate Truck EV Arrives Priced at $20K with No Frills PODCAST: The $25,000 Electric Truck; Pyrex Plant Closes; MEP Funding Turmoil China Says There Are No Negotiations with U.S. Over Tariffs Kimberly-Clark expects the projects to create more than 900 jobs in industrial automation and advanced manufacturing. The new Ohio facility, located in geographic proximity to roughly 117 million consumers, will feature more than 1 million square feet and serve as a vital hub for the Northeast and Midwest regions. Designed to facilitate growth for Kimberly-Clark's personal care categories, the site's proprietary manufacturing technologies will enable the creation of new and improved next-generation consumer products, rooted in material invention, product engineering and manufacturing process innovation. The new Regional Distribution Center (DC) in South Carolina will create the infrastructure necessary to support future scale and unlock network efficiencies. Located next to the company's largest manufacturing facility, the automated DC will significantly increase the site's ability to direct-ship and streamline its distribution footprint. The facility will leverage advanced robotics, AI-powered logistics systems and high-density automated storage to dramatically improve operational efficiencies and fast-track speed to market. "By bringing together manufacturing and distribution under one automated roof, we are building a more agile, responsive and resilient manufacturing network that will enhance service levels for our retail partners and contribute to our gross productivity plan," Kimberly-Clark Chief Supply Chain Officer Tamera Fenske said. Construction for both facilities is scheduled to begin in May 2025 and expected to be completed over the next two to three years. Click here to subscribe to daily newsletters featuring breaking manufacturing industry news. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Airbus to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems' Industrial Assets
Airbus SE announced that it entered a definitive agreement with Spirit AeroSystems for the acquisition of industrial assets dedicated to its commercial aircraft programs. Per the agreement, Airbus will take ownership of the following Spirit AeroSystems assets: The site of Kinston, North Carolina, U.S. (A350 fuselage sections) The site of St. Nazaire, France (A350 fuselage sections) The site of Casablanca, Morocco (A321 and A220 components) The production of A220 pylons in Wichita, Kansas The production of A220 wings in Belfast, Northern Ireland The production of the A220 mid-fuselage in Belfast, Northern Ireland, unless Spirit AeroSystems identifies a suitable buyer for the part of the site where these activities are located Most read on WATCH: 125-Year-Old Truck Maker to Lay Off Up to 450, Cites Tariffs The American-Made Slate Truck EV Arrives Priced at $20K with No Frills PODCAST: The $25,000 Electric Truck; Pyrex Plant Closes; MEP Funding Turmoil China Says There Are No Negotiations with U.S. Over Tariffs Airbus will also acquire the production of wing components for A320 and A350 in Prestwick, Scotland. Spirit AeroSystems intends to sell the site of Subang, Malaysia to a third-party owner. The compensation amount has been adjusted to reflect this revised transaction perimeter, in line with the provisions of the binding term sheet agreement announced on July 1 2024. Airbus will be compensated by payment of $439 million from Spirit AeroSystems, subject to certain adjustments at closing. The conditions and financial impact of this agreement are in line with the EBIT Adjusted and Free Cash Flow before Customer Financing preliminary estimates included in Airbus' 2025 guidance, as issued on February 20 2025. With this operation, Airbus aims to ensure stability of supply for its commercial aircraft programs through a more sustainable way forward, both operationally and financially, for key Airbus work packages. The companies expect the closing of the transaction and the official transfer of operations to take place in the third quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory and other customary approvals. Airbus has also entered into a memorandum of agreement with Spirit AeroSystems, under which Airbus has agreed to, among other things, provide Spirit AeroSystems non-interest bearing lines of credit in an aggregate amount of $200 million, which will be used by Spirit AeroSystems to support Airbus programs. To view previous episodes of Gen Z in Manufacturing, visit Click here to subscribe to daily newsletters featuring breaking manufacturing industry news.
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Simple Thread Wins Round 2 of U.S. Department of Energy's Digitizing Utilities Prize for Hosting Capacity Analysis Tool
Award recognizes innovative solution to accelerate clean energy grid interconnection RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 / / -- Simple Thread, a software consultancy working at the intersection of software, power systems, and design, has been named a winner of Round 2 of the U.S. Department of Energy's Digitizing Utilities Prize. The company earned recognition for its Hosting Capacity Analysis (HCA) tool — a cloud-based solution that helps utilities accelerate interconnection studies and make faster, more transparent decisions about where new generation can be added to the grid. As utilities face mounting interconnection requests and pressure to modernize infrastructure, Simple Thread's tool provides a scalable, cost-effective way to assess grid capacity and streamline internal review processes. It is model-agnostic, integrates into existing workflows, and supports strategic planning as well as regulatory reporting. 'We're proud to be recognized by the Department of Energy and the American-Made program,' said Justin Etheredge, CEO of Simple Thread. 'Our Hosting Capacity Analysis tool is just one example of how we help utilities solve mission-critical problems — whether that's modernizing equipment ratings systems for FERC 881 compliance, automating transmission outage analysis, or improving interconnection transparency.' The Digitizing Utilities Prize, led by the DOE's Office of Electricity and the Office of Technology Transitions, aims to surface innovations that enable more dynamic, resilient, and data-centric grid operations. Simple Thread was selected among other top-performing teams advancing digital solutions for the utility sector. To learn more about the HCA tool and how it supports utility interconnection planning, visit: Case Study: Optimizing Grid Interconnection with Hosting Capacity Analysis While the award was announced in January, interest in Simple Thread's Hosting Capacity Analysis tool has continued to grow, prompting the release of a detailed case study and new engagement opportunities in 2025. About Simple Thread We solve the unique challenges of energy and utility organizations by living at the intersection of design, software, power systems, data, and transformation design. From outage planning to interconnection, we build tools that help utilities operate more efficiently, meet evolving regulatory needs, and prepare for the grid of the future. Tracy Simpson Simple Thread email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Introducing HELIUS™ - a 249g Coaxial Nano UAV from Ascent AeroSystems
Ultra-portable, handheld drone All-new sub-250g Coaxial nano drone fills a durability and affordability gap in the <250g American-Made sUAS market A rugged, all-weather, NDAA-compliant option for law enforcement, emergency response and industrial enterprise operators WILMINGTON, Mass. & DALLAS, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascent AeroSystems, the world's leading manufacturer of compact, high-performance, aircraft-grade coaxial unmanned aerial systems, today introduced HELIUS™, the company's first entry into the sub-250g UAV sector. Debuted at VERTICON (formerly HAI Heli-Expo), in Dallas, Texas, HELIUS is designed to be an affordable AI-enabled, American-Made, NDAA-compliant option for law enforcement, emergency response, government, and industrial enterprise operators looking to upgrade or replace other systems."Bringing our coaxial propulsion technology to a sub-250g platform while maintaining the durability, performance, and reliability Ascent products are known for has been one of the most rewarding challenges we've undertaken," said Peter Fuchs, Co-founder and CEO of Ascent AeroSystems. "HELIUS delivers unmatched capability in its class at a competitive price. It is the drone we've wanted to make from the beginning; small enough to fit in your pocket but powerful enough to meet the rigorous demands of public safety, emergency response, and critical industrial missions." Ascent's HELIUS features: Ultra-portable, ultra-light weight airframe 4G/LTE connectivity AI-enabled obstacle avoidance & object tracking 4K, 12.3MB Electro Optical, Ultra-low-light sensor with digital tilt, pan and zoom Field-swappable, rechargeable batteries Up to 45mph max speed 30+ min endurance "We know that the future of aviation isn't about choosing between crewed and uncrewed systems—it's about teaming. Our acquisition of Ascent AeroSystems was a strategic move to lead that evolution, HELIUS is a key step in realizing that vision," said David Smith, CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company. With an MSRP of $4,499, HELIUS is available for pre-order now, with initial shipments expected to begin in Q4 2025. Customers can purchase directly from Ascent AeroSystems or through Robinson Helicopter Company dealers who are also authorized Ascent resellers. "HELIUS expands our growing product line and sets a new benchmark for compact UAVs," Fuchs added. "For operators demanding durability, portability, and next-gen technology in a secure, American-Made sub-250g platform, this is the solution." About Ascent AeroSystemsFounded in 2014, Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems designs and manufactures rugged, coaxial unmanned aerial vehicle drone systems for defense, public safety, and industrial markets. Ascent's compact, all-weather, high-performance vehicles feature a unique cylindrical configuration that's far more portable and durable than conventional multirotors, ideally suited for mission-critical operations in the toughest environments. Torrance, CA-based Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), a premier aerospace OEM with 50 years of manufacturing experience and more than 13,000 type-certificated aircraft delivered to date, acquired Ascent AeroSystems in April 2024. Ascent is now a wholly owned RHC subsidiary. For more information, visit Media ContactAmy Romano 617.845.3185 Photos accompanying this announcement are available at A video accompanying this announcement is available at
