Unirac

Albuquerque, New Mexico & Cambridge, UK, September 23rd, 2019 – Unirac, Inc., North America’s leading manufacturer of PV mounting systems, and Viridian Solar, a UK-based manufacturer of roof integrated solar panels, are excited to announce a new collaboration to bring Viridian’s roof-integrated solar technology to the United States. Unirac will showcase the product at Solar Power International in Salt Lake City, Utah September 24-26.

Marketed as Clearline Fusion in European markets, the product is especially well suited to the new-build residential sector where Viridian Solar has quickly achieved a market-leading position in the United Kingdom, signing up leading homebuilders to exclusive national supply agreements.   It has also seen recent success in the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Germany, and Austria.

For more than 20 years, UNIRAC has paced the North American market as a leading provider of PV mounting solutions. Over the last eighteen months, the company has executed a series of new acquisitions, strategic partnerships and new product launches to expand its offering to provide a more holistic solar experience.

Welcoming the deal, Peter Lorenz, CEO of Unirac says:

“Our quest to develop, seek out and offer the best and most innovative products on the market led us to Cambridge and Viridian Solar.  We selected Viridian’s PV roofing system for its elegant simplicity, high-quality materials, robust testing, and proven market performance.  The solar mandate comes into force in California in 2020 and we will be ready to offer homebuilders in California and other states a highly desirable, aesthetically pleasing roof integrated solar option.”

Founded in 2004 by engineers from Cambridge University, Viridian Solar has a long pedigree and solid track-record of designing and manufacturing roof-integrated solar technology.  The system replaces tiles on pitched roofs, sitting lower in the roofline for improved aesthetics as well as the highest wind resistance and fire rating of any roof-integrated system. Easy to use design software, installation techniques, and simple kitting make the system attractive to both experienced and novice solar installers.

Stuart Elmes, CEO of Viridian Solar explained:

“We have been extremely impressed by the professionalism and dynamism of the Unirac team and look forward to working together to successfully bring this product to the United States.   Unirac’s undoubted experience, market reach and reputation will be key to unlocking this tremendous opportunity.”

Viridian Solar has granted Unirac an exclusive license to manufacture, market and sell its roof-integrated solar technology in the US and Latin American markets.  Come by Unirac’s Booth (4513) at Solar Power International to see the new product and get more information on upcoming availability.

About Unirac, Inc.

UNIRAC is a leading provider of PV installation products and services that enable residential, commercial and light utility solar installation. With more than 20 years of experience serving global solar markets, UNIRAC products have been installed more than 750,000 times and are helping to provide more than 5GW of clean, sustainable energy.  Proudly headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, UNIRAC products are installed by leading solar contractors worldwide. For more information, visit www.unirac.com, follow @Unirac on Twitter or @UniracSolar on Instagram, or connect on Facebook and LinkedIn.

About Viridian Solar

Viridian Solar is an innovative Cambridge-based designer and manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products.  It is best known for low profile, roof integrated Clearline Fusion range of PV solar panels.

www.viridiansolar.co.uk

UNIRAC Media Contact:

Greg Barnes
Director of Strategic Marketing
T: 505-462-2160
gregb@unirac.com

Viridian Solar Press Contact:

Stuart Elmes
CEO
+44 (0)1480 839865
stuart.elmes@viridiansolar.co.uk

Three Tiers of Certification for Trusted Partners Unveiled at Solar Power International

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., September 23, 2019 – – Unirac has been a pioneer in the solar racking space for 20 years, resulting in its products now outliving their original warranties—an achievement that translates into real savings for homeowners and a mark of trust for installers who sell them. Now, Unirac has launched the first solar racking certification program in the industry for committed installation partners. Three tiers of certification were unveiled this week at Solar Power International (SPI) in Salt Lake City.
“It’s clear from solar installers’ demand that our solid products and warranties make a real difference in their businesses and their customer satisfaction,” said Peter Lorenz, Unirac CEO. “That’s exactly why we rolled out this program—to arm our trusted installation partners with training, tools and marketing assets to help grow their own businesses and continue providing excellent customer support.”

Three tiers of certification range from Certified, Certified Gold and Certified Platinum. Requirements for admission into the program vary and are based on measurable practices and consumer confidence. Potential partners will be vetted on how well they embody the ideals of Unirac’s mission, “Better Solar Starts Here,” thus helping the solar industry expand across the country. A full suite of co-branded marketing assets will be available to partners in a partner portal, along with access to Unirac’s training modules. The Certified Platinum level will provide extended warranties for homeowners, increasing customer retention for installation partners while providing second-to-none value for the customer.

“Solar Optimum is proud to be among the first Unirac Platinum Certified Installers,” said Arno Aghamalian, CEO and President of Solar Optimum. “The program will enhance our growth because it provides key differentiators for us in our market. It sets us apart by recognizing those of us in the industry who have the best quality record and the most longevity.”

Interested potential partners are encouraged to learn more at www.Unirac.com/certified-installer/.

About Unirac

A pioneer in solar racking, Unirac has been North America’s leading manufacturer of solar PV mounting systems for 20 years. The premier U.S. solar racking manufacturer with products that outlive their warranties, Unirac has more than 5GW of experience and 750,000 installations that back up their responsive customer service and supply-chain excellence. Unirac is launching the solar industry’s first racking certification program for installers with three tiers available to selected partners. Learn more at www.unirac.com.

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For Questions:

Kelsey Cunningham
kelsey.cunningham@unirac.com
505-462-2163

Albuquerque, NM, August 6th, 2019 – UNIRAC, Inc. unveiled an innovative collection of new products and accessories, including SFM INFINITY, a revolutionary rooftop solar PV mounting system, that optimize the solar installation process. The announcement is the latest round in UNIRAC’s Better Solar Starts HereTM program to help customers capture the next level of cost savings and grow their solar businesses.

For more than 20 years, UNIRAC has paced the North American market as a leading provider of PV mounting solutions. Over the last eighteen months, the company has executed a series of new acquisitions, strategic partnerships and new product launches to expand its offering to provide a more holistic solar installation experience.

UNIRAC CEO, Peter Lorenz, explained how SFM INFINITY impacts solar contractors’ operations. “This third-generation mounting system transcends racking to benefit solar installers across their value chains, by reducing logistics costs, eliminating rough-in inspections, and enabling two installations per crew per day. Plus, more than four out of five homeowners surveyed prefer its aesthetics. SFM INFINITY is part of our relentless pursuit to help customers transform their solar businesses.”

Along with SFM INFINITY, UNIRAC unveiled E-BOSS, a line of electrical balance of systems components, and Pro Series SOLARHOOKS, a line of strengthened solar attachments for tile roofs. Integrating solar PV accessories and roof attachments with UNIRAC mounting solutions creates a better installation experience, from array design and logistics, to installation and service calls, a pillar of Better Solar Starts Here™. The program also includes an expanded product portfolio (the result of acquisition) licensing and voice of customer product development, installer-focused training, and UNIRAC’s transferable 25-Year full system warranty.

Sean Linn, UNIRAC’s COO, explained how UNIRAC is transforming the way solar is installed. “To deliver on Better Solar Starts Here™, we enhanced our U-Builder solar design software, doubled the size of our product development team, and hired six in-region field support specialists to provide hands-on installer training. The results are tangible: for example, we applied our technical excellence to strengthen our SOLARHOOK tile roof attachments by up to 60% over standard tile hooks, and later this year we will expand our product portfolio with a low ballast flat roof solution, attachments for metal and commercial flat roofs, and installer support services.”

UNIRAC’s new products can be found at unirac.com/showcase.

About UNIRAC, Inc.

UNIRAC is a leading provider of PV installation products and services that enable residential, commercial and light utility solar installation. With more than 20 years of experience serving global solar markets, UNIRAC products have been installed more than 750,000 times and are helping to provide more than 5GW of clean, sustainable energy. Proudly headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, UNIRAC products are installed by leading solar contractors worldwide. For more information, follow @Unirac on Twitter or @UniracSolar on Instagram, or connect on Facebook and LinkedIn.

UNIRAC Media Contact
Greg Barnes
Director of Strategic Marketing
Unirac, Inc.
1411 Broadway Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
T: 505-462-2160
E: gregb@unirac.com

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – April 26, 2018 – Unirac, Inc., North America’s leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic mounting systems, announced today that it has acquired certain assets of SolarHooks, a manufacturer of residential solar roof attachments. With this addition, Unirac now offers a comprehensive product line to the residential market, a large and growing segment of the solar PV industry.

“We’re excited to provide a total solution for solar installers,” said Peter Lorenz, President and CEO of Unirac, Inc. “Our customers have been asking us for a complete product line with the quality of Unirac’s engineering and supply chain.” The acquisition also demonstrates Unirac’s strength and its ability to take advantage of market opportunities. “As we celebrate our 20^th year, this investment reflects our confidence in the solar industry and our commitment to our customers,” said Lorenz.

Unirac’s acquisition of SolarHooks’ product lines is the result of an extensive market review. “We surveyed the entire market and concluded that SolarHooks has the best technologies and best value for our customers,” said Ernest Gallegos, Director of Products at Unirac. SolarHooks’ product portfolio includes a variety of attachment and flashing solutions for residential tile and composition shingle roofs. The company also plans to release an improved tile replacement solution. “We’re excited to join Unirac and extend our customer reach,” said Brady Session, co-founder of SolarHooks. “Our success is based on our relentless efforts to make things happen for our customers,” added Chad Robinson, co-founder of SolarHooks. “We found great alignment in Unirac, who shares the same passion for our customers.”

J.P. Bretl, a Managing Director of Tenex Capital Management, Unirac’s lead investor along with management, remarked, “We look forward to working with Unirac’s leadership team to further enhance its market leadership position in solar panel mounting systems by bringing additional best-in-class solutions to its portfolio.”

About Unirac, Inc.

Unirac provides innovative mounting solutions for solar photovoltaics. The company has a portfolio of industry leading residential, commercial and utility scale solutions. Unirac’s high quality and competitively priced products are backed by responsive customer support, integrated software solutions, robust engineering services, certified quality, and supply chain excellence. With 20 years of customer service, Unirac has 5GW of experience and more than 500,000 installations worth of knowledge. Partnering with Unirac leverages experience that makes a difference. For more information, visit www.unirac.com and follow @Unirac on Twitter or connect on Facebook  and LinkedIn.

About SolarHooks

SolarHooks is a solar mounting systems manufacturer with a focus on delivering high-quality products at competitive prices. Its driving philosophy is to develop innovative yet simple residential attachment solutions for the solar PV market. The company’s suite of patented solutions enables contractors to quickly and confidently install solar on all types of residential roofs. For more information, visit www.solarhooks.com.

About Tenex

Tenex Capital Management is a private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies. Tenex uses an in-house team of hybrid investment professionals skilled in operational leadership, investing and capital markets structuring to maximize long-term value creation. Tenex’s deep operating experience allows the firm to collaborate with management teams to capitalize on business and market opportunities. Tenex has successfully invested in a diverse range of industries, including industrials, manufacturing, and health and business services.  For additional information, please visit www.tenexcm.com.

Unirac Media Contact:
Greg Barnes
Director of Strategic Marketing
Unirac, Inc.
1411 Broadway Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
T: 505-462-2160
E: greg.barnes@unirac.com

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (PRWEB) JUNE 16, 2017

Unirac, Inc., North America’s leading manufacturer of PV mounting systems, and PVComplete, the first CAD-based software solution specifically for solar, have partnered to integrate Unirac’s online design tool into PVComplete’s PVCAD software to help designers quote solar projects faster.

“We’re always working to develop tools that make designing, permitting and installing our racking solutions as user-friendly as possible, and our partnership with PVComplete is another exciting example of that commitment. We consider software development a key ingredient in our product roadmap for delivering the best possible design experience and we’re proud of what we’re able to provide with PVComplete,” states Ernest Gallegos, Senior Product Manager for Unirac, Inc.

Unirac pioneered solar design software when it introduced its U-Builder online design tool. Now PVComplete has incorporated U-Builder’s engineering and quoting functions into PVCAD to streamline the design, engineering and generation of a bill of materials for Unirac mounting solutions. For the first time, the solar industry has a CAD based solution for not only the layout but also the engineering and quoting of PV racking.

“PVComplete is proud to partner with Unirac as we take PVCAD to the next level. For the first time, users will be able to get instant ballast maps and engineering for PV racking components in PVCAD with the click of a button. Unirac’s commercial product portfolio gives our customers more options for module density and tilt, enabling optimized layout and energy production,” said PVComplete CEO, Claudia Eyzaguirre.

PVComplete contains geometries for Unirac’s ROOFMOUNT commercial flat roof product line: ROOFMOUNT Five-Degree Tilt (RM5), ROOFMOUNT Ten-Degree Tilt (RM10) and ROOFMOUNT Dual-Tilt (RMDT).

PVCAD accurately lays out ROOFMOUNT products and communicates directly with U-Builder through an API to seamlessly access:

•     Project-specific Bills of Materials
•     Ballast Distribution Maps
•     Project Engineering Reports
•     AutoCAD detail drawings & notes

To kick off the partnership, PVComplete is offering a discount on its PVCAD program for UNIRAC users, as well hosting an educational training webinar on June 21st, 2017. More information on this webinar, and the integration itself, is available at https://unirac.com/software/pvcomplete-integration and http://www.pvcomplete.com/pvcad

About Unirac:

Unirac provides innovative mounting solutions for solar photovoltaics. Recognized for excellence in product development, Unirac has a portfolio of industry leading residential, commercial and utility scale solutions. Our high quality, competitively priced products are enhanced by responsive customer support, integrated software solutions, robust engineering services, certified quality, and supply chain excellence. With over 15 years of customer service, Unirac is fast approaching 5GW of experience and more than 500,000 installations worth of knowledge. Partnering with Unirac leverages experience that makes a difference. For more information, visit http://www.unirac.com.

About PVComplete
PVComplete, an Oakland, California-based solar design-software provider, introduced PVCAD, the first and only CAD for solar. Powered by Autodesk technology, PVCAD rapidly accelerates solar project design and deployment. Solar designers, drafters and engineers use PVCAD to create comprehensive project designs for ground-mounted, rooftop, carport and sloped roof solar projects. For a monthly subscription, designers leverage all the benefits of AutoCAD, plus PVComplete’s layout, energy modeling, electrical diagrams, and equipment library. PVComplete has devised an intuitive solar design platform for solar designers who want the highest standard of prevision and accuracy. PVComplete is integrated into the AutoCAD environment; designers and engineers get solar specific design tools without having to learn a new software. For more information, visit: PVComplete.com or call 1-567-249-9667.

Media Contact: Greg Barnes
Director of Strategic Marketing
Unirac, Inc.
1411 Broadway Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
T: 505-462-2160
E: gregb@unirac.com

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Unirac, Inc., a leading manufacturer in the solar industry, provides innovative solutions for PV racking. Unirac is excited to announce the expansion of our ROOFMOUNT product line, to include a 5 DEGREE (RM5)and 8 DEGREE DUAL TILT (RMDT) option. Unirac’s flat roof commercial products are designed to maximize profitability at every step.

“The addition of RM5 and RMDT to our ROOFMOUNT product line gives our customers more options for density and tilt, enabling better optimization of energy production. Feature such as single tool installation and improved wire management options save time and money on the roof, while our more compact packaging lowers freights costs. We have designed the ROOFMOUNT product line to improve our customer’s profitability at every step of the project installation process,” states Bill Vaught, Product Manager of ROOFMOUNT (Large Commercial) at Unirac, Inc.

Unirac’s RM5 system provides unsurpassed adaptability and layout flexibility with 5 degree tilt. Row spacing options of 7.5 IN. or 11 IN. give you the ability to maximize array layout and increase project energy production. Wind deflectors provide ballast reduction and fire mitigation to reduce overall system weight on the roof to meet a variety of project requirements.

Unirac’s RMDT system maximizes energy density, with 8 degree dual tilt, allowing up to 33% more modules on the roof. The elimination of wind deflectors and fire skirts reduces part count and streamlines the system installation.

Both RM5 & RMDT are designed with the installer in mind, and lead the industry with:

• G235 steel, double the corrosion protection of other racking products
• Place panel, then clamp for single person module installation
• Integrated bonding with single tool, hassle-free installation
• Simplified wiring with Unirac’s RM wire management clips
• MLPE mount for microinverters and power optimizers
• Optional roof attachments to meet site-specific requirements
• Ship up to 1 MW per truck with compact packaging

Unirac’s team of technical experts customize quotes to achieve the lowest total installed project cost. Permitting is made easy with Unirac’s UL2703 certified documents, stamped PE letters, construction drawings and AHJ outreach program. Rapid installation is achieved with a single tool, integrated bonding, and Unirac wire management clips to simplify procedures at every step.

Unirac’s ROOFMOUNT product line has the fastest delivery in the commercial PV racking industry, with two-week lead times from our factory and immediate deployment through our nationwide distribution network.

Unirac’s world class U-Builder seamlessly integrates with HelioScope to allow users to quickly obtain row-by-row designs with ballast distribution maps; generate site specific engineering reports and access CAD files for construction drawing development.

“The ROOFMOUNT suite of products scale effectively for any commercial project size. Its reduced part count and rapid installation make it perfect for both large & small commercial projects. RM is supported by the largest nationwide distribution network in the commercial roof market.” states Ernie Hood, Senior Product Manager of ROOFMOUNT (Small Commercial) for Unirac, Inc.

About Unirac:
Unirac provides innovative solutions for PV racking. Recognized for our excellence in product development, Unirac develops progressive residential, commercial and utility scale mounting solutions tailored for performance. Our high quality, competitively priced products are enhanced by responsive customer support, integrated technology solutions, robust engineering services, certified quality, and supply chain excellence. With over 15 years of customer service, Unirac is fast approaching 5GW of experience with more than 500,000 installations worth of knowledge. Partnering with Unirac leverages experience that makes a difference. For more information, visit www.dev.unirac.com.

Media Contact:  Charles Lubecke
Marketing Manager
Unirac, Inc.
1411 Broadway Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
T: 505-242-2167
E: charleslubecke@dev.unirac.com