Manz & Würth Solar deal signed

Manz AG has signed the agreement to take over the CIGS innovation line from Würth Solar GmbH & Co. KG, which was announced on November 15, 2011. Along with the plant in Schwäbisch Hall, Manz will engage a total of 118 employees with effect as of January 1, 2012. At the same time, Würth Solar's licenses and know-how – including from the research co-operation venture with the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) – will transfer to Manz AG.