With its new subsidiary, S:FLEX, manufacturers of mounting solutions for PV rooftop and ground-mounted systems, is placing its bet on a sustainable expansion of sales activities in the UK, which began in 2011.
Managing directors Terry Hughes and Mark Wilke will be in charge of S:FLEX Mounting Systems UK Limited in Liverpool.
In supplying numerous programmes, including Free Solar Projects, and various housing association measures, S:FLEX was able to successfully position itself in the small-scale systems segment with an installed capacity of over 20 MW since 2011.
"We see the British market as one of our future core markets in Europe. Therefore, local presence through the establishment of our subsidiary is the logical step to be taken to ensure the extensive support of our existing and future customers," said Bernhard Thiesbrummel, managing director of S:FLEX.
"We are delighted to have gained Terry Hughes and Mark Wilke, who are both experienced PV industry specialists," added Thiesbrummel.
The PV Strategy Roadmap of the British government provides for an increased orientation towards rooftop systems in the industrial sector. The segment is one of the core business areas of the company.
With its MCS-certified mounting systems, S:FLEX offers customers a high-quality solution for any roof type at an attractive price.
"Our customers appreciate the technical expertise and the extensive services provided by the team," said Wilke.
S: FLEX was able to demonstrate that in co-operation with customer Renewables 4 Business, as part of a challenging 681 kW roof-mounted project, which was nominated for the Solar Power Portal Awards 2014 shortlist.
"We are confident in our ability to meet customer demands with our ever-growing product and service portfolio, thus significantly improving our market position," Wilke said.
"In various housing association programmes, S: FLEX still is the preferred partner, and our industrial systems pipeline is growing steadily. We are currently supplying a 1.3 MW project for the water suppliers United Utilities, which sees the use of our new standing seam sheet metal clamp."
