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3 · Wednesday, February 17, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com New manufacturer brightens town's future By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Oakville's future just got a lot brighter with the announcement that the town will soon be home to an international solar panel manufacturer's first North American facility. Oakville Mayor Rob Burton formally wel- comed Solar Semiconductor to Oakville, Friday, during a special presentation within Town Hall's South Atrium. The company, he said, is expected to spend the next several months hiring local personnel for its Oakville facility, which will provide Canadian manufactured solar photovoltaic products and solutions to the growing green Inside Full Delivery: Real Estate, KIA, Beverley Hills Home, Service Plus, Carriers Wanted, RMP Athletics, Shopping News Opinion............................................6 Staples, Home Depot, Rona Cashway, Danier Leather, Auto................................................12 Wine and Cheese Artscene.........................................14 Sports.............................................18 Classified........................................21 For home delivery & customer service call (905) 845-9742 Mon., Tues. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Thu., and Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (open for calls only after 5 p.m.) Closed Sat. and Sun. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS call (905) 845-9742 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com Partial Delivery: energy market. Within two years Solar Semiconductor is hoping to expand its Oakville operation and in the process create more than 200 full-time and part-time jobs becoming one of Oakville's top 10 advanced manufacturers. "Today, we are proud to announce that Solar Semiconductor has chosen to build its first North American manufacturing facility here in Oakville," said Burton. "This sets me up to be able to say, `My solar panel manufacturer in Oakville has actually made more solar panels than the premier's solar panel manufacturer, a lot more. His hasn't made any yet and isn't going to make any until 2013. With any luck you guys could own the market by then." Burton went on to say that Solar Semiconductor provides high quality solar products for both homes and businesses and called the international investment in Oakville a win for the environment and economy of Oakville, Ontario and Canada. "Solar technology has many great benefits. It can be installed on existing buildings. It uses an unlimited, renewable resource, the sun. It produces zero emissions, zero noise and takes up zero usable space," said Burton. "The town is investigating using alternative, green energies to power some of our facilities. Oakville Hydro representatives have been meeting with Solar Semiconductor to explore opportunities for partnerships with the town and Oakville Hydro. We're excited to continue these discussions to pursue our environmental sustainability goals." Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn said he also saw Solar Semiconductor's arrival as positive pointing out that the province's Green Energy Act See Oakville page 9 HEARING AID SPECIAL (Clients portion) *Some Conditions Apply * $ From 295 Let our designers and product selection take you to another place. A WORLD OF INSPIRATION We can transform any space! Elegance, Stylish, Sophisticated, or Sleek We specialize in importing and distributing unique Ceramics, Porcelain, Travertine, Marble, Glass, Custom Medallions and mosiacs from Around the World. Up to 3 Year Service Warranty Ask about our Custom Glass Shower Doors & Floor Heating 60 DAY GUARANTEE: If after 60 days we have not provided you with the best hearing possible, we will give you your money back... We are an authorized clinic for DVA, WSIB, and Green Shield clients Call 905-827-7333 For a FREE Hearing Test. Age 18+ Tile selection made enjoyable! Factory Tile Depot Hopedale Hearing Clinic In Hopedale Mall, next to the CIBC 1515 Rebecca Street, Unit 38, Oakville · 905-827-7333 www.factorytiledepot.ca