Solar Integrated Technologies and Sarnafil Inc. Kick Off North American
Sales Initiative
Los Angeles, CA, March 18, 2004 - Solar Integrated Technologies (SIT), an innovator in solar electric roofing
technology and Sarnafil Inc., a worldwide leading manufacturer of high
quality thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing systems have introduced
a national sales initiative covering all of North America. The initiative
provides Sarnafil’s sales force with the ability to sell SIT’s
innovative SR2001 solar electric roofing system.
“We are very bullish on the potential of the SR2001 solar electric
roofing system,” says Brian Whelan, President and CEO of Sarnafil
Inc. “I believe that the trend toward the use of low slope
commercial roof tops for collection of solar energy will continue to accelerate. Sarnafil
is committed to working with SIT to capitalize on the growing demand for
renewable energy.”
SIT hosted 155 representatives from Sarnafil’s 2004 National Meeting
in an all day training program on SIT’s SR2001 solar electric roof. This
integrated photovoltaic roofing solution combines 12 flexible, photovoltaic
modules factory laminated by SIT to the Sarnafil EnergySmart Roof® membrane
to form a 10-foot by 40-foot flexible solar roof panel. The individual
panels are assembled on the roof in a side by side configuration and wired
to the buildings electrical system. The result is a solar electrical
roofing system that protects the building’s interior from the elements
while generating power for the building’s electricity needs.
“Sarnafil’s sales force sells millions of square feet of roofing
material to building owners all over North America,” says Jay Thomas,
Director of Marketing of Sarnafil Inc. There is a natural synergy
between our ability to reach the market and SIT’s product offering. In
fact, our national sales meeting was held in Southern California this year
specifically to train our sales force on the SR2001 Solar Electric Roofing
System. With our comprehensive sales coverage and SIT’s unique
product, I am confidant that we will develop many new business opportunities.”
About Solar Integrated Technologies
Solar Integrated Technologies is the developer andmanufacturer of an integrated
flexible photovoltaic roof system for commercial and industrial applications. SIT
also provides turn-key design for photovoltaic roof assemblies along with
complete balance of systems design and accessories to provide “building-envelope” energy
efficient solutions with up to 20-year warranties. SIT is based in Los
Angeles, California.
About Sarnafil
Sarnafil is a subsidiary of Switzerland-based Sarna Group, a manufacturer
of high-tech plastic polymers for a wide range of applications including
roofing, waterproofing, civil engineering and automotive applications. Sarnafil
has manufactured more than 3.5 billion square feet of thermoplastic roofing
and waterproofing membrane since 1964 with the company’s U.S. manufacturing
plant established in Canton, MA in 1980. Sarnafil roofing and waterproofing
systems protect some of the world’s most valuable structures including
numerous schools, retail buildings, libraries, museums, hospitals, commercial
buildings and stadiums. Sarnafil membranes are produced at manufacturing
facilities in the United States, Switzerland, and China.