Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI),
a developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art, flexible thin-film
photovoltaic modules integrated into the company's EnerPlex™ series of
consumer products, announced today that the company has signed Hitfar
Concepts Ltd. as the preferred distribution partner of EnerPlex consumer
products in Canada.
Hitfar is Canada’s largest wireless accessory distributor, working with
all the major Canadian telecommunications companies, such as Bell,
Rogers & Telus as well as National Retailers like Glentel, Canada’s
largest independent mobile phone retailer who operate over 500 locations
across the country.
“Our main goal at Hitfar is to provide real value to our clients and
customers; the EnerPlex product line will allow us to accomplish this in
a new way, empowering our customers to leave the outlet behind during
their adventures while still staying powered up. In our view, EnerPlex
products represent and enable a shift in how consumers in Canada and
across the world, will use their portable electronics in the future, and
we are extremely excited to be part of that,” said Jason Osborne, Sr.
Manager – Product & Inventory at Hitfar.
EnerPlex offers a complete portable power solution by uniting its
transformational lightweight and rugged solar with power storage
solutions for consumers on the go. With ruggedized products, which can
withstand even the harshest environments, EnerPlex provides the ultimate
charging solution for consumers who want to get off the grid.
Richard Hashim, General Manager of EnerPlex said, “The Canadian market
provides a strong brand and revenue growth opportunity; and our
partnership with Hitfar will allow us to immediately leverage their
robust distribution network across Canada.”
About Ascent Solar Technologies:
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a developer of thin-film photovoltaic
modules with substrate materials that are more flexible, versatile and
rugged than traditional solar panels. Ascent Solar modules can be
directly integrated into consumer products and off-grid applications, as
well as aerospace and building integrated applications. Ascent Solar is
headquartered in Thornton, Colorado. For more information, go to www.goenerplex.com,
www.ascentsolar.com.
About EnerPlex:
The EnerPlex Division represents Ascent Solar's consumer-facing business
and products. These products, many of which are integrated with Ascent
Solar's transformational CIGS technology, provide consumers with the
ability to integrate solar into their everyday lives, while enabling
them to free themselves and their electronics from the outlet. For more
information on the EnerPlex brand and to see the product line, please
visit www.goenerplex.com.
About Hitfar:
Founded in 1988, Hitfar, Canada’s leading Wireless, Smartphone and
Cellphone accessory distributor provides cutting edge solutions for
retailers and consumers across Canada. Hitfar’s goal is the ensure
customers are successful by offering a value proposition that speaks to
the needs of a unique industry, on with demanding customers and one that
moves at lightning speed.
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filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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