FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“UP ON THE ROOF,” APPLIED SEPARATIONS CELEBRATES ITS CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN DOWNTOWN ALLENTOWN WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLAR PANELS
Applied Separations, Inc, committed corporate citizen in downtown Allentown and world leader in Supercritical Fluids, has once again demonstrated its dedication to both the Lehigh Valley and the environment by installing a state-of-the-art solar panel system on the roof of their world headquarters building in downtown Allentown. The impressive display of their commitment to the green technology will be unveiled at an Open House on Tuesday, May 17 from 10-11AM with United States Representative Charlie Dent, Pennsylvania State Senator Pat Browne and Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski on hand to celebrate the achievement.
The system installed by Applied Separations is composed of 207 large solar photoelectric panels, each generating 235 Watts of power, with an estimated annual energy production of 53,300 KWh. This is the largest exhibition of commitment to renewable energy in downtown Allentown, and Applied Separations is proud to be leading by example in their dedication to the green economy. The system will generate 53 SREC (Solar Renewable Energy Credits) per year, allowing Applied Separations to sell an estimated 10,000 KWh back to the power grid. The transition to solar power is expected to save Applied Separations $33, 332 over the next 5 years in energy costs.
The roof tour will be attended by Representative Charlie Dent, State Senator Pat Browne, Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski, and other prominent local business people. Tours of the roof-top system will be given, allowing the special guests to see both the technology and a unique view of downtown Allentown from the top of the 5-story building at 930 Hamilton Street.
The installation of the solar panels was made possible by a combination of funding from state grants, industrial development loans administered by LVEDC (Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation) and self-financing from Applied Separations.
ABOUT APPLIED SEPARATIONS
Applied Separations started as a Ben Franklin Technology Company in 1988 and has become a pioneer and world-wide leader in the use of DNA-free products and Supercritical Fluids in traditional and non-traditional marketplaces. They are leading the charge in making Supercritical Fluids a growing part of the conversation on green chemistry. What used to be a technology intended for extractions of things like caffeine from coffee can now be applied in dozens of areas, including aerogels, metal injection molding, medical implant cleaning and artifact restoration.
Privately owned and self-financed, Applied Separations has won numerous honors since its inception, including multiple technical achievement awards, “Good Citizenship” recognition, American with Disabilities Employment Award, AEDC :Economic Development Achievement Award and the Ben Franklin Innovation Award. In addition, Applied Separations has received multiple competitive government grants and purchased a 5-story headquarters building for its 50 employees in a HUB Zone in Allentown, Pennsylvania. With over 4,000 SCF installations throughout the world, Applied Separations has grown tremendously since its modest beginnings, boasting consistent growth and technological advancements that belie its Small Business Designation size.
Applied Separations has received national attention in addition to its numerous regional awards. Rolf Schlake, CEO of Applied Separations, was invited to have lunch with President Barack Obama, along with the mayor of Allentown and other local business leaders, where Schlake had the opportunity to expand the President’s knowledge by educating him on Supercritical Fluids and the role they can play in the Green Economy. They have also played host to many local and national politician as well as multiple international scientists. Applied Separations has also received national television coverage, including an appearance on American Environmental Review on Public Broadcasting Service.
Applied Separations is the manufacturer of a full line of supercritical systems for all markets with systems ranging in size from analytical scale to pilot plants to full scale production. For more information contact us via the web or write Applied Separations, Inc, 930 Hamilton St. Allentown, PA 18101, tel: 610-770-0900, fax: 610-740-5520
