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Despatch Industries Hires New Process Development Manager
| Source: Despatch Industries
MINNEAPOLIS, MN--(Marketwire - January 21, 2009) - Despatch Industries, the leading process
technology provider for the clean technology and solar industries, has
hired Dr. Steve Kim as Process Development Manager for the Solar Business
Unit. In his role, Dr. Kim is responsible for developing various aspects
of Despatch's solar process technology through scientific research,
advanced testing and experience leadership. Dr. Kim's focus will include
the advancement and optimization of Despatch's solar manufacturing
equipment and process technology.
Dr. Kim most recently served as the Manager of the Global Technical Service
Group for Solar Products and Sr. Research Scientist at Ferro Corporation, a
supplier of performance materials for solar manufacturers. He is the
author of three patents and thirteen papers on solar cell products.
"We are very pleased to have Dr. Kim on board," said Brian Bunkenburg,
Chief Technology Officer, Despatch Solar. "His experience in the solar
industry and his strengths in solar cell process technology and science
will be a great asset to our customers."
Despatch provides integrated, thermal processing solutions to manufacturers
throughout the world. Through innovative clean technology solutions,
Despatch is playing a significant role in the effort to positively affect
climate change. Despatch partners with leading solar manufacturers to
provide the tools and technical expertise required for processing highly
efficient, low-cost solar cells. Carbon fiber manufacturers around the
world are using Despatch technology to produce super-strong, lightweight
composite material for use in fuel-efficient vehicles, and aerospace and
wind energy applications. We are driven by the challenge of providing
advanced technology solutions for a sustainable future.
For more information on Despatch visit our website: www.despatch.com