3M and Plug Power Announce Strategic Supply Agreement for PEM Stack Membrane
13 Novembre 2015 - 1:00PM
Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG), a leader in providing clean,
reliable energy solutions and 3M, a science and technology company,
today announce a supply agreement for membrane electrode assemblies
(MEAs) to be used in Plug Power designed proton exchange membrane
(PEM) fuel cell stacks.
3M, based in St. Paul MN, has applied its expertise in
electrochemistry, fluoropolymer membrane, and high throughput
manufacturing for advanced fuel cell MEAs. Plug Power has
integrated this capability into the Plug Power fuel cell stack
designs to improve performance and extend life.
"3M is pleased to have the opportunity to draw upon our broad
fuel cell expertise to supply Plug Power MEAs with industry leading
cost, performance, and durability," said Jeffrey Hohn, 3M's Vice
President of Renewable Energy. "Plug Power is a global leader in
fuel cells and this strategic relationship leverages both
companies' strengths, enabling the next generation of electric
mobility."
Through this strategic supply agreement, robust fuel cell stacks
will be manufactured in Plug Power's Latham, NY and Spokane, WA
facilities to support the $20 billion material handling market.
Additionally, this new fuel cell stack technology will be utilized
to expand Plug Power's presence into hydrogen enabled electric
vehicle applications outside of the material handling market. Fuel
cell systems using the 3M MEA's and Plug Power stack design will
begin shipments in the fourth quarter of 2015.
"With this strategic relationship, both Plug Power and 3M will
set the new benchmark for performance and reliability for hydrogen
fuel cell products in the most demanding electric mobility
application – material handling," said Andy Marsh, Plug Power CEO.
"The joint knowledge and development capability of both companies
will facilitate additional cost and performance improvements for
the future of the electric vehicle market."
About Plug Power Inc.
The powerhouse in hydrogen fuel cell technology, Plug Power is
revolutionizing the industry with cost-effective solutions that
increase productivity, lower operating costs and reduce carbon
footprint. Its signature solution, GenKey, provides an
all-inclusive package for customers, incorporating GenFuel hydrogen
and fueling infrastructure, GenCare aftermarket service and either
GenDrive or ReliOn fuel cell systems. GenDrive, a lead-acid battery
replacement, is used in electric lift trucks in high-throughput
material handling applications. With more than 9,000 GenDrive units
deployed with material handling customers, GenDrive has been proven
reliable with over 107 million hours of runtime. Plug Power
manufactures tomorrow's incumbent power solutions today, so
customers can POWERAhead. Additional information about the Plug
Power brands is available at www.plugpower.com.
About 3M
At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives
daily. With $32 billion in sales, our 90,000 employees connect with
customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's creative
solutions to the world's problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M
or @3MNewsroom.
3M is a trademark of 3M Company.
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CONTACT: Media Contacts
Teal Vivacqua
518.738.0269
media@plugpower.com
Jane Kovacs
512.984.6747
jkovacs@mmm.com
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