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We’re coming from the Fabs - Heinz Kundert, President at SEMI PV Group Europe

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SolarPV.TV interviewed Mr. Heinz Kundert, President and Mr. Stephan Raithel, Senior Manager Operations at SEMI PV Group Europe.

SEMI PV Group is a global trade association for the solar energy manufacturing supply chain.

We invite you to watch the interview and learn:

What differentiates SEMI from other organizations

What are activities of PV Group and PV Group Task Forces’ and their achievements
PV Group’s partnership with INTERSOLAR, the biggest worldwide Solar fairs, what was its reason and how does this partnership work?

and much much more…

Who is Heinz Kundert?

Heinz Kundert was named president of SEMI Europe in October 2005. His responsibility includes overall guidance of the SEMI activities and membership outreach all over Europe and the CIS countries and he belongs to the Global Executive Team of SEMI International.

As part of the SEMI mission Heinz Kundert is focusing on providing higher level of services for SEMI members/customers and to increase their satisfaction in Europe and CIS. To strengthen the European-based semiconductor industry by providing a valuable platform to enhance innovation and manufacturing capabilities is one of the prime goals.

Kundert has been within the semiconductor industry for 23 years when he joined Balzers in Liechtenstein, a global supplier of thin film equipment for semiconductor manufacturing and related applications. He began as a sales manager for Asia and expanded his role of responsibility through several positions within the company. In total he lived more than five years in Asia before he became COO of the newly formed company Unaxis that was a merger between Balzers and Leybold. From 2002 Kundert was named CEO of Unaxis.

During his tenure Kundert expanded business in semiconductors, optics, optical discs, hard coatings, space and vacuum with a major focus on the Asian market where he generated 50 percent of the revenue.

Kundert has a degree in mechanical engineering and business administration with a federal diploma from the FAH/University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

More about SEMI PV Group

The SEMI PV Group was established to help the global photovoltaics (PV) manufacturing supply chain achieve long term, sustainable growth and address common industry challenges. As the only global industry group focused on PV manufacturing, SEMI PV Group provides the industry forum to collectively foster opportunities and address common issues.

Together, we can change the world. Join Us.

We actively seek opportunities on your behalf to improve the global PV business environment. Through advisory committees, affiliated organizations, and an extensive network of executive and governmental relationships, we stay abreast of community, country, regional, and global issues—and coordinate the PV industry’s vast resources to address those issues for you.

International Standards
Market research & statistics
Public policy
Environmental, Health and Safety
Industry Collaboration and Promotion
Expositions & Conferences

SEMI Membership Categories for PV Group

Through SEMI membership, PV Group members can enjoy all benefits and privileges associated with the category.

Corporate Member Companies that supply photovoltaic manufacturing equipment and materials; cell, module, or system manufacturers; makers of sub-assemblies, components or other support products and services. This membership applies to the company and all employees.

Associate Member Companies that provide Balance of Systems, or end-users (utilities, residential or commercial). This membership applies to the company and all employees.

Allied Member Companies and organizations that provide research, education, advocacy or regulatory services to the PV industry, including libraries, consortia and academic institutions. This membership applies to the company and all employees.

Affiliate Member Companies that provide products and services to facilitate development of the PV ecosystem, but are not specific to, or a part of, the equipment and materials used to manufacture photovoltaics are included. Magazine publishers, freight forwarders, insurance brokers and financial institutions are examples of members in this category. This membership applies to the company and all employees.

Individual Member The Individual Member category is open to students, retirees, consultants or any individual interested in SEMI PV Group activities. Please contact us for information about Individual Membership plans.

More Benefits of Participation

PV Group listing, an on-line product directory
Access to industry statistics and market data reports
SEMI International Standards products and activities
Member pricing on SEMI/PV Group events.
Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) programs enabling members to address EHS issues and learn best practices collectively
Public Policy represents the “voice of the industry” for our members
Workforce Development programs and activities that seek to advance the growth and development of the human resources needed to continue the health and growth of high-tech industry

PV Market Research and Reports

Overview of Chemicals & Materials for Solar Cells and Modules
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Photovoltaic Technologies, Equipment, Applications and Markets (PV TEAM)
The PV TEAM report describes photovoltaic equipment and materials opportunities enabling suppliers to evaluate their own Photovoltaic (PV) market opportunities and make strategic decisions.
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Solar Cell Capacity, Shipment and Company Profile Database and Report
The industry’s most complete solar cell manufacturer database featuring essential supply, shipment and company profile data and analysis. This unique database covers over 210 different cell manufacturers revealing all aspects of their operations.