Solar panel part producer STR Holdings, Inc. will close its Enfield and Somers manufacturing locations and relocate to a new 275,000 sq. ft. facility in East Windsor.
The $19-million move announced Tuesday allows the company to expand its U.S. manufacturing capabilities. Founded in 1944 STR produces solar encapsulants for photovoltaic panels and also provides quality assurance services.
The company will move its Enfield headquarters as part of the move, which will take 15-18 months. The new headquarters will be on King Street while the old Water Street location will be used for a quality assurance office.
“As the solar market continues to grow worldwide, and demand for our industry leading encapsulants increases, we are taking the necessary steps to increase production capacity to accommodate anticipated demand,” said Dennis L. Jilot, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of STR Holdings, in a statement.
