Category: Industry News

US Army Helicopter Airfield Orders Carmanah Helipad Edge Lights

Carmanah Technologies is pleased to announce that it has received an order to supply its solar-powered LED helipad lights to Camp Taji, a US Army helicopter airfield in Iraq. The order consists of 45 lights comprised of six Model A702 (white) runway lights; 21 Model A601 (blue) taxiway lights; 12 Model A601 (amber) apron edge lights and six Model A601 (red) obstruction lights.

Carmanah buys SPS solar company

Carmanah Technologies Corp. of Victoria, B.C., its purchase of Soltek Powersource Ltd. have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Carmanah will acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of SPS, a leading privately-held manufacturer and supplier of solar power systems for industrial, government, residential and retail applications. With approximately 60 per cent market share, SPS is the largest Canadian supplier of solar systems and solar-related equipment..

Carmanah Technologies to Acquire Soltek Powersource:$10M in Cash and Stock

VANCOUVER (CP) _ Carmanah Technologies Corp. said Wednesday it is acquiring Soltek Powersource Ltd. in a $10-million deal. Privately held Soltek is described as the largest Canadian supplier of solar systems and solar-power-related equipment, with revenue in its year ended last August of $17.5 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $1.2 million.

Carmanah Technologies Graduates to TSXV Tier-One Status

Move underscores Victoria LED maker's growth, the company says...

Additional Order Increases Total Solar-Powered LED Airfield Lights Installed On One Airfield To 2,000 Units

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - May 17, 2005 - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: CMH) is pleased to announce that the US Air Force has ordered an additional 680 units of its solar-powered LED airfield lights for an air base located in the Middle East. "Repeat orders such as this one confirm that our lights offer a viable alternative to hardwired traditional airfield lighting," states Art Aylesworth, Carmanah's CEO.

Edison’s Day May Be Done

LEDs to Light Toronto Traffic Signals

Carmanah Looks for New Markets for LED Lights

Carmanah Technologies Corp. is going after new markets for its solar-powered LED lighting units, and some analysts expect the small company to see revenue growth of 50% to 66% in 2005. Victoria-based Carmanah, which is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, designs and produces energy-efficient lights for marine, aviation and roadside applications.

US Air Force Orders Model A702 Infrared Runway Edge Lights

Two separate US Air Force Bases have ordered a combined 24 units of Carmanah's newly released A702 IR infrared solar-powered LED runway edge lights. These lights will be installed for fixed wing nighttime training operations using night vision goggle (NVG) technology. The lights are designed to operate from dusk until dawn and can only be seen with the use of NVGs as infrared LED light is undetectable to the naked eye. Both USAF bases will benefit from Carmanah's incorporation of infrared LED technology into maintenance free, solar-powered LED airfield lights.

Carmanah CEO Interview on Michael Vaughan Live

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - April 25, 2005 - Carmanah Technologies Corporation is pleased to announce that Carmanah's C.E.O, Art Aylesworth, was interviewed on the Small Cap Mondays segment of Michael Vaughan Live, Canada's leading business interview program. Aylesworth's interview broadcasted live on Report on Business Television on Monday, April 25 2005 at 6:30 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Toronto Bus Shelter Deal Helps Raise Solar-Tech Firm’s Profile

Carmanah Technologies Inc. TSX (CMH) Close: $2.64 Change: -$0.05 Victoria-based Carmanah Technologies has continued to raise its profile -- and its revenues -- by winning a contract to supply solar-powered bus shelter lighting systems to the city of Toronto. Carmanah said the city will convert 200 commuter coverings to solar power using its light-emitting diode i-Shelter™ lighting systems. The installation means 350 Toronto bus shelters will be using the technology, Carmanah said.