Southwire and Plug Power Collaborate to Create Clean Hydrogen Ecosystem in Texas
Key Ideas
  • Southwire and Plug Power's partnership brings over 50 hydrogen-powered forklifts equipped with GenDrive fuel cells to a new distribution center in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.
  • Plug Power will also install a hydrogen fueling station with four GenFuel dispensers sourced from its production facilities in Georgia, Tennessee, or Louisiana.
  • The initiative aligns with Southwire's sustainability goals, aiming to reduce 1 million pounds of CO2 emissions annually and showcases Plug Power's commitment to providing scalable, eco-friendly solutions.
  • Both companies emphasize the importance of sustainability and environmental impact reduction in industrial operations, highlighting the benefits of hydrogen-powered solutions for enhancing productivity and efficiency.
Southwire, a leading wire and cable manufacturer in North America, has teamed up with Plug Power Inc., a global hydrogen solutions leader, to establish a clean hydrogen ecosystem at a new distribution center in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. This collaboration involves Plug Power supplying Southwire with hydrogen-powered forklifts and a hydrogen fueling station, all powered by GenDrive fuel cells. The hydrogen needed for these operations will be sourced from Plug Power's production facilities in Georgia, Tennessee, or Louisiana. The partnership showcases Plug Power's expansion into the industrial supplier sector and Southwire's dedication to sustainability throughout its supply chain, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and implementing circular economy practices. The deployment of hydrogen solutions is expected to cut over 1 million pounds of CO2 emissions annually from Southwire's direct operations. Plug Power's CEO emphasized the importance of sustainability in decision-making and highlighted the scalable and environmentally friendly nature of their hydrogen infrastructure. Southwire's Vice President of Operations Sustainability also expressed the company's commitment to sustainability through innovative partnerships like this, aiming for long-term sustainability. Plug Power's fuel cells have revolutionized the material handling industry by offering a reliable and emission-free power source, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency. This strategic partnership underlines the shared commitment of Southwire and Plug Power towards sustainable practices and reducing the environmental impact of industrial operations through innovative hydrogen-powered solutions.
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