$70m expansion for BP Solar

BP Solar has unveiled its plans for a $70m expansion project at its North American headquarters in
Initial engineering feasibility studies into the project have already been completed and the company will now carry out detailed front-end engineering design work. This expansion will make BP Solar's
‘This is a significant investment in a world-class and well-established business,’ said Bob Malone, chairman and president of BP America. ‘This expansion will keep us in command of a growing industry by meeting future demand and providing innovative products to the market.’
The expansion plans call for the construction of 140,000 square feet of new building space allowing the company to nearly double its casting, sizing, and wafering manufacturing capacity. Plans also include the relocation and integration of local warehousing and shipping facilities to the current site.
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