The Strouse Corporation Selected as Converter for 3M’s New Division

Westminster, MD, February 22, 2010 --(PR.com)-- The Strouse Corporation is now an authorized distributor and converter for 3M’s New Renewable Energy Division (RED). The division was created to maximize 3M technologies, products and responsiveness to the fast changing renewable energy industry. 3M has developed industry specific products that will ‘improve performance, quality and reduce costs.’ Strouse will supply and convert 3M products including: Solar Acrylic Foam Tape (SAFT), Charge-Collection and Bus Tapes, 3M Specialty Films, Optically Clear Adhesives, Dielectric Tapes, Bundling Tapes, Performance Label Materials and more. The technology behind 3M Solar Acrylic Foam Tapes has been used around the world since 1980 to replace liquid adhesives and mechanical fasteners in permanent bonding and sealing applications. 3M Solar Acrylic Foam Tapes are used to attach panels to the frame, bond and seal junction boxes, as well as bond plastic to metal in CPV applications.

The Strouse Corporation has 25 years of continuous supply of adhesive components to solar panel manufacturers. This experience coupled with the expertise in automatic application provides unique value to the renewable energy market. For more information about Strouse solutions for the Renewable Energy industry visit www.strouse.com/solar.

The Strouse Corporation is located in Westminster, MD and is a certified Women’s Owned Business Enterprise (WBE). It is also a 3M Preferred Converter and 3M Master Masking Converter. Strouse supplies die cut adhesive components for the Solar, Electronics, Automotive, Defense, Medical and Appliance industries.

Please call The Strouse Corporation at 1.800.410.8273 or visit the website www.strouse.com for assistance.

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