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   We are pleased to welcome five new member companies this quarter. We hope your company is a member. To learn about the benefits of membership, please visit our web site www.psma.com.
  
 
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NORWE Inc.
Peter Weiner
P.O. Box 2511
North Canton, OH 44720
E-Mail: usa@norwe.com
Web Site: www.norwe.com


NORWE, Inc has had more than 40 years of experience in the development and production of coilformers and accessories. They have been a reliable partner for over 50 years.

NORWE is one of the leading developers and manufacturers of standard coilformers and customized electronic components for the electrical and electronic industries.

Their business philosophy is based on a common identity which is lived by everyone in the management and throughout the business units at NORWE.

They cultivate a spirit of partnership both within the company itself and, especially, in direct contact with their customers and partners. In this way they lay the foundation for their long-term success as a business. In this context, NORWE can point with pride to its energetic and motivated “strong team” which ensures their customers consistently high-quality products and services. The long- serving employees who make up the majority of the staff are a real “asset” on which they can build with confidence.

NORWE in brief:
1956 - Foundation of the individual enterprise
Manufacture of electrical appliances
1961 - Production of the first standard coil formers
1971 - The first patents applied
1978 - Family Weiner founded the GmbH
1994 - Certification in accordance with ISO 9001:2000
1996 - Establishment of NORWE Inc., USA
2007 - The new generation has taken over the management
2008 - Identification in accordance with ISO 14001
2009 - Certification in accordance with ISO 9001:2008



 


Osram Sylvania

Maureen Crawford Hentz
100 Endicott St
Danvers, MA 01923
E-Mail: maureen.crawford@sylvania.com
Web Site: www.sylvania.com


OSRAM, headquartered in Munich, Germany, has over 35,000 employees and 53 production plants in 18 countries around the world. Over the last 10 years, this leading products company has gradually expanded its international presence while tripling sales and doubling its world market share. OSRAM is a Siemens company.

OSRAM SYLVANIA is the North American business of OSRAM GmbH of Germany, one of the world's largest manufacturers and part of the Siemens family of companies. The company manufactures and markets a wide range of products and precision materials and components for business and industry, consumers, for the automotive industry, and for the computer, aerospace and other major industries worldwide. It employs about 11,200 people in North America and is headquartered in Danvers, Mass.

OSRAM SYLVANIA has 22 manufacturing plants, one equipment assembly operation and twelve research and development laboratories, along with a network of sales offices and distribution centers serving all of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Most of the company's products are marketed in North and South America under the SYLVANIA or OSRAM brand name.


OSRAM SYLVANIA is proud of their long­standing reputation of providing solutions in homes, businesses and institutions, automobiles and a broad range of specialty applications.  In fact, they've been doing just that since 1901. Over the years, they've changed to reflect the markets they serve and the customers they reach. Through this time of change and discovery, one thing has remained constant - a belief that their ideas can make a difference in every person's life and that their products reflect a commitment to making our world more comfortable, more productive and more imaginative. At OSRAM SYLVANIA, "We make better light for better living."



 


Solara, Inc.
Kevin Fellhoelter
P. O. Box 32568
Knoxville, TN 37930
E-Mail: kevinf@solaratech.com
Web Site: www.solaratech.com



Solara Technical Sales is a manufacturers' sales and consulting representative firm specializing in power electronics and power engineering technology.

They help their small/medium to large enterprise size customers choose the right technical solutions for their business.

They specialize in comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the power industry including:

  • Semiconductors
  • Integrated circuits and components
  • Power Supplies
  • DC-DC power modules
  • AC-DC rectifiers
  • DC-AC Inverters
  • Energy storage devices
  • Large power/energy systems

They focus their efforts and custom design them to fit your business needs.

They lead complex sales transactions and develop sales strategies to meet business objectives for your sales markets.

They provide regular communication regarding sales attainment, opportunities and forecasts.

Their sales personnel are electrical engineers, power supply and equipment designers and technical solution specialists. They in turn serve as field application engineers on behalf of their Principles -- to their customers.

 


Storm Copper Components, Co.
Chris Ogden
240 Industrial Dr.
Decatur, TN 37322
E-Mail: cogden@stormcopper.com
Web Site:  www.stormcopper.com


Storm Copper Components Co. specializes in the manufacture of custom copper connectors for the wireless, telecommunications, power and alternative energy markets. Serving OEM’s, electrical contractors and system installers for 20 years, Storm customers enjoy the speed and efficiency of advanced computer-controlled fabrication, with the option of flexible tooling that eliminates expensive hard die costs. 


With over 50,000 sq/ft of manufacturing space located in Eastern Tennessee , Storm serves the connectivity needs of OEM’s, electrical contractors and system installers, who also benefit from the speed and efficiency of advanced computer-controlled fabrication, with the option of flexible tooling that eliminates expensive hard die costs. 
 
Storm Copper is a certified ISO 9001-2008 and HUB Zone company offering quality control standards and faster delivery of custom copper parts, enabling them to ship at a rate of 20,000 connectors per day.
 
In 2010, Storm Copper completed a 20,000 square foot addition to its manufacturing center to make room for a larger depth of inventory. Despite volatile swings in the price and supply of raw copper, Storm Copper understands how holding one million pounds of copper inventory enables the company to offer better pricing and faster delivery.


 


Strategic Technology Group
Rakesh Dhawan
21863 Engleside Pl
Ashburn, VA 20148
E-Mail: rakesh.dhawan@strategictechgroup.com
Web Site: www.strategictechgroup.com


Strategic Technology Group is a power electronics consulting firm that focuses on highly targeted projects and products in both the private and public sectors. They combine the best practical, consulting and academic knowledge to bring their clients superior project-delivery and product development skills and unique competitive advantages.

They are absolutely professional. They manage to be starkly objective while remaining pleasant to work with. They work on only the highest-value portions of their clients' needs, guiding their internal resources as needed to address other aspects of the issues. They also tailor their methodology to their clients' individual needs, employing a variety of product development models from one to one counseling to small group workshops to large, team-driven projects.


Rakesh Dhawan founded Strategic Technology Group LLC in 2009. He has developed critical understanding and published on a wide range of Motors, Motor Drives, High Frequency Electromagnetic Components, Electric Vehicles and Switch Mode Power Systems.  He has co-authored over 25 publications in various refereed journals and conference proceedings and is an inventor on 6 issued or pending US patents. He has served on the Technical committee of the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC). He received the B. Tech (Electrical Engineering) degree from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India. He received his MS degrees from University of Minnesota under the tutelage of Power Electronics pioneer Prof. Ned Mohan. He received his MBA from Old Dominion University.

Rakesh is a high energy individual with a difference; he combines technology excellence, leadership and professional management skills with his inborn entrepreneurial instincts. Over the years, Rakesh has successfully handled several leadership, management and corporate functions with hands-on experience in managing the growth and operational challenges associated with early stage companies.


Rakesh is a member of the Entrepreneurial Organization (Washington-DC Chapter) and is very keen on nurturing entrepreneurial talent in the field of Technology Development and Management.


 

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