A Heart of Innovation and A Soul of Sustainability
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Solar’s Mission... ... is to design, develop, and manufacture the best environmentally specific conservatories, greenhouses, skylights, and sunrooms in the world. Solar Innovations, Inc. aggressively pursues this mission by educating our potential customers about the limitless options and capabilities of our glazed products. We analyze our customers’ expectations and combine their ideas with our technology to create the ideal environment. Through architectural innovations, our ultimate goal is to create long-lasting products which are the perfect blend of design and purpose. Solar...

Solar’s Core Values... Live and Work Green by supporting environmental sustainability and developing “green” products. Bring Our “A” Game as we expect team members to give their best in attitude, respect, and work quality every day. “Can Do” Customer Service by partnering with customers to drive success. Create the Wave to set the industry pace in product development and innovation. Work and Live with the Same Passion Build a diverse team with ethical players and leaders who maintain a healthy balance between personal and professional lives. The sum is greater than its parts. Work Smarter,...

Living & Working Green b y sup porti ng envi ron m e nta l s u s ta i na b i l i t y a nd develo pi ng “Green” pro du ct s.

Living & Working Green L E E D G o l d C e r t i f i e d Fa c i l i t y LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is used as a rating system for the design, construction, and operation of high performance “green” buildings. This internationally recognized certification system provides third-party verification for design and construction using strategies intended to improve performance in areas such as energy savings, sustainability, materials, company and occupant energy efficiency, sustainable choices, waste stream, and much more. It highlights chemical usage,...

Living and Working Green The Road to Platinum Solar Innovations, Inc.’s team is proud to have achieved a LEED Gold rating at its facility, and is striving for LEED Platinum Certification under Operations & Maintenance. Sustainable Purchasing Credit 5 Implemented a food purchasing policy that will coincide with LEED credit. Incorporated used and refurbished furniture. Finish 2nd floor showroom featuring green selections. Energy and Atmosphere Credit 1 and Credit 4 Phase 1 and 2 of the installation of solar panels on our roof have been completed. Phases 3 and 4 will be completed by May 2014....

Preferred parking for energy efficient and high occupancy vehicles Refurbished and used furniture and equipment/machinery throughout the shop and office Roof 50% covered with PV Panels making Solar 66% off the grid Low VOC Paint used throughout the facility CFL light bulbs & automatic off switches with motion sensors Orientation ideal for the natural lighting & natural heat gain Complete recycling program | 97.9% landfill free Bio-retention basin to filter and treat storm water runoff. (Bio-retention basins reduce pollutants and erosion, increase biodiversity, and provide aesthetic values.)...

Living and Working Green

Solar PV - Zone I; 38% of Facility's Electric Generated 7jonc 2; 3.5% of Facility's Electric Generated .Solar PV Phase 3 - 30% Facility's Electric will be Generated (Future location) Solar Hot Water, Heating Forced Air Conduction Wind Turbine (Future location) Hydm hlectric: (future: location)

Living and Working Green The Solar team completed Phase II of the facility’s solar array project in December 2011. The second phase consisted of approximately 1100 additional solar panels housed on 80 Solar Innovations, Inc. manufactured racks. Phase III and IV are scheduled to be completed by 2015. Solar Innovations, Inc. also utilizes a hydronic heating system in the orchid greenhouse.

Beyond LEED requirements, Solar Innovations, Inc. has made environmentally conscious building choices like the use of low VOC paint, carpet tiles for easy replacement, and ceramic tiles to make our new facility aesthetically pleasing. The incorporation of our own structures, a transom window pattern around the entire building, and over 10,000 square feet of glass ensure the facility receives adequate natural light. Motion censored lights in the shop and office help to control energy use. Exposed beam ceilings were selected for the building as they will allow for easy repairs to the lighting...

Bring Our “A” Game A s we expect team me m b e rs to g i ve t h e i r b e s t i n attitude, respect, and wo r k qu a l i t y e ve r y da y.

Bring Our “A” Game Executive Management Greg Header Head of Daily Operations Head of Accounting, Human Resouces, & Administration A n Aw a r d W i n n i n g Te a m 2013 Crystal Achievement Award winner in the Most Innovative Plant category. 2013 Governor’s ImPAct Award - Greg Header Entrepreneur Impact Award for the NEPA Prep Region 2013 No. 3974 on Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 500|5000 2013 No.17 on Greater Lehigh Valley’s 2013 Fastest Growing Companies. 2013 No. 30 Reading Chamber of Commerce’s Top 50 Businesses 2013 Window and Door’s Top 100 Manufacturers List 2013 1 of 100 Blue Ribbon Award...

“Can Do” Customer Service B y p artneri ng wi th cu s to m e rs to dr i ve s u cce s s.

“Can Do” Customer Service Customers Drive Success Education - Before the Product is Purchased Assistance - During the Sales Process & Installation Service - After the Customer’s Purchase Common questions can be answered by calling a knowledgeable Solar Innovations, Inc. representative or visiting our facility and taking a tour. Almost every product offered by Solar is located on the premise; our team members live and breathe the products we provide. For example, our doors are subjected to real world everyday use, feedback is given on cleaning the sills for our windows. Our tropical...