Astronergy Appoints General Manager for German Branch

HANGZHOU, China, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Astronergy (Chint Solar) announced a key addition to its global management team. Thomas Heinl joined the company in February 2011 as General Manager of Astronergy Solar Deutschland GmbH, responsible for all related business activities including sales, marketing and market strategy in West, North, East and Central Europe.

With a degree in Electronic Engineering, Mr. Heinl laid a foundation for his work in the semiconductor industry with 18 years of experience with Infineon Technologies AG (formerly Siemens AG) and Qimonda AG, where he held several positions including VP of Sales and Marketing, VP of Global Sales Operations and Senior Director of Corporate Purchasing.  Prior to joining Astronergy, Thomas was the Director of Strategic Procurement for Conergy AG, a leading solar company based in Germany.  Thomas' collective experience in sales and marketing, the semiconductor industry and general management for corporations across the globe will be a major asset for Astronergy.  

Astronergy is excited to welcome Mr. Heinl to the Astronergy team, "Thomas has proven his ability to define and execute strategy and manage global operations for some very reputable companies," said Astronergy CEO Dr. Liyou Yang.

"Thomas will be a key player in the further development of our sales channels and marketing strategy in Europe," said Astronergy Senior Vice President Mr. Alan Yuan, "His efforts will really strengthen our global presence and allow us to take advantage of the dynamic policies sprouting up in the region."

About Astronergy:

Astronergy specializes in cutting-edge research, development and production of crystalline and thin film solar modules. It is the first large scale producer of high-efficiency thin film PV modules in mainland China, and has been a trusted provider of monocrystalline and polycrystalline PV modules since its founding in 2006. Astronergy is committed to technological innovation in its products and its solutions. With more than 450 MWp of cell and module production capacity, Astronergy is one of the leading solar system providers, able to combine its know-how and technology with solar system related electrical components such as solar inverters, switches and fuses developed and manufactured by Astronergy's mother company the Chint Group.

SOURCE Astronergy Solar

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