PanelClaw Names New VP Supply Chain

Thursday, December 01 2011 00:00

PanelClaw Names Angelo Santamaria Vice President Supply Chain

NORTH ANDOVER, MA, USA and DUSSELDORF, GERMANY – December 1, 2011 | PanelClaw Inc., a leader in solar mounting systems, announced today that Angelo Santamaria has joined the company as vice president of supply chain, managing the company’s supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing requirements. He is based in the company’s North Andover, Massachusetts, headquarters.

"Angelo brings global experience and deep roots in the renewable energy space to PanelClaw,” said CEO Henri-Claude Bailly. “His expertise in commercial manufacturing, and strategic successes reducing costs and increasing efficiency, will be a tremendous asset as PanelClaw continues to expand its international footprint and deliver innovative, cost-effective mounting solutions.”

Prior to joining PanelClaw, Santamaria spent 7 years with American Superconductor (AMSC), a multinational company that provides wind energy and power grid products. At AMSC, he most recently served as senior vice president of global manufacturing, responsible for worldwide manufacturing and supply chain operations. Previously, Santamaria was vice president and general manager at Microsemi Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of semiconductors. He holds an MBA and a BSEE from Northeastern University.

"PanelClaw has consistently demonstrated its commitment to furthering industry standards and delivering cutting-edge products and world-class support, including its recent move to high-volume manufacturing,” said Santamaria. “I’m pleased to join the company at this exciting juncture and to help PanelClaw advance the adoption of solar energy.”

About PanelClaw

PanelClaw is a leader in ballasted PV racking, offering simple, innovative mounting solutions for flat roof and ground mount applications that deliver the lowest life-cycle costs on every project. PanelClaw racking solutions are available in the U.S., Canada, and the European Union.