Setting the supplier standard

Luvata has been established for hundreds of years and has contributed to a host of products, some familiar and some not so well known. In the 1990s Luvata pioneered technology that made automated mass-production of photovoltaic solar panels possible by enabling automatic ribbon soldering. In this revealing Q&A, Justin Roux, Luvata’s Senior Vice President of Communications, explains how the company came into being and what it is doing now to create opportunities for itself in the 21st century.

PES: Luvata has a long history under various names. Could you tell us something of it, and what you do now?

Justin Roux: Yes, Luvata is proud of its long history!