BNET Industries
Market Cap:$490.3M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$255.8M
- Public
- US
Dow Jones Description
Because energy doesn't grow on trees, this company has to harvest the power of the sun. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Rochester Hills, MI, Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENER) is a provider of electronic power generators and storers. It makes rechargeable batteries for electronic vehicles and a variety of electronics, as well as flexible solar panels for telecommunications and lighting uses. It's optical memory storage products have been used by Toshiba and Sony to name a few. The company had 2005 revenue of about $156.6 million and employs approximately 750 people. In June 2006,it was included in the new NASDAQ Global Select Market. Prior to the change, the company had been listed on the NASDAQ National Market.
President, Ovonic Solar
Subhendu GuhaNumber of Employees 1,768
Contact Information
2956 Waterview Dr
Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309-3484
(248) 293-0440
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Storage Battery Manufacturing: 335911
Recent Events
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Energy Conversion Devices Wins Spanish Solar Project Contract
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Four Big Established US Solar PV Companies You Should Know About
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JANCO Partners Downgrades Energy Conversion Devices ENER to Sell
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400 layoffs at Energy Conversion Devices will predominantly impact Michigan workforce
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Energy Conversion Devices To Cut 20% Of Workforce - Update
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Energy Conversion Devices ENER Shares Continue Lower as JPMorgan, Citi Downgrade
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Headlines: Plex gets equity for expansion
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Solar Rooftop System has lightweight, rack-mounted design.
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Solar Sector Had a Hot Third Quarter
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UPDATE 2-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions
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A New Powerhouse in Solar
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Sector Snap: Solar stocks mixed on earnings news
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Warren Buffett continues to go green
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News & Analysis
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Barron's Is Wrong: Solar Offers Good Value
Zachary Scheidt submits: I love getting mail from readers. The email from “horowme” this afternoon seemed worth re-posting for all to read: Zach, Could you comment on this article as it relates to your most recent podcast re: positive report on the solar industry...
Even Thin Solar Can't Weather Silicon Glut - Barron's
Last year Barron's warned silicon producers would take a hit as a supply glut hit the market, but predicted thin film solar panels produced by First Solar FSLR and Energy Conversion Devices ENER - which use 97% less silicon - would remain solid. Not any longer, author...
Watch Energy Conversion Devices as Oil Rebounds
Kelvin Schulle submits: Energy Conversion Devices ENER is a unique company that develops both solar panels and rechargable NiHM batteries for consumers and the auto industry. Because of low oil prices, I am not surprised that the solar sector has not had as huge a run as the mining/raw materials...
Solar Energy Is Up - But Wind Power Is Also Surging
Paul Carton ChangeWave Alliance submits: ChangeWave's latest survey of the alternative energy industry shows Solar has experienced the most rapid economic growth over the past 12 months - but Wind Power is also surging and has the most momentum going forward. The survey - which focused on industry...
Has the Sun Set on Solar Energy Stocks?
Dr. Duru submits: The recent collapse in prices in solar stocks has moved most solar stocks back into correlation with oil prices. My missive on September 1 observing the divergence between solar stocks and oil prices now appears very ill timed! To dramatize the rapid shift in just a...
While the Solar Sector Bottoms in the Near Term, LDK Solar Stands Out
Kelvin Schulle submits: After one week of selloffs in solar stocks, the sector becomes attractive again for the near term. Even in bear market territory, a short term rally can be vicious. I have been bearish on the solar sector for a while since the peak earnings season. There are...
A Rustbelt Revival: From Doom to Boom
Andrew Mickey submits: The locals call it “The Pointes.” Grosse Pointe was one of the highest rent neighborhoods in the country. It sits between Detroit and Lake St. Clair. Its wooded scenery, mild summer weather, and proximity to industrial areas have made it a popular residential neighborhood for...
Energy Conversion Devices: Ridiculously High Valuation
Jon Jacksonn submits: Energy Conversion Devices: Ridiculously High Valuation A comparison of stocks in the solar space shocked me today with some stocks trading at risky high valuations. The following ones are on the top of the list: by Jon Jacksonn
Three Reasons the Solar Sell-off May Be in the Early Innings
Kelvin Schulle submits: Renewable energy had a great run over the last month when oil was seen stable at the $115 level. Suntech STP gained almost 50% from $32 to $49, SunPower SPWR gained almost 40%, LDK Solar LDK gained about 50% and Energy Conversion Devices ENER is up...
Solar Breaks Oil Price Dependence
Dr. Duru submits: On July 13, 2008, I worried that skepticism in the high price of oil, as demonstrated by the surge in short interest in USO, would translate into a further sell-off for solar stocks. While oil topped at that time, solar stocks experienced a resurgence. Earnings news...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Subhendu Guha | President, Ovonic Solar |
| Gary M. Morin | CIO |
| James R. Metzger | COO & Executive Vice President |
| Sanjeev Kumar | CFO & Vice President |
| Nancy M. Bacon | Senior Vice President |
| Hellmut Fritzsche | Vice President |
| Iris M. Ovshinsky | Vice President, Special Projects |
| Jay B. Knoll | Vice President |
| Masat Izu | Vice President, Production Technology |
| Paul Ryznar | Vice President, Manufacturing |
| Salama Naguib | Vice President, Global Marketing |
| Carolyn Smith | Director, Corp Communications |
| John S. Schutzbach | Director, HR & Admin |
| Kevin Fok | Manager, Marketing |
| George Uzoni | Engineering and Design Supervisor |
| Richard Thompson | Communications Professional |
| Roger Lesinsky | General Counsel |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Florence I. Metz | Board of Directors |
| Robert I. Frey | Board of Directors |
| Stephen Rabinowitz | Board Director |
| William J. Ketelhut | Board of Directors |
"Dr. Subhendu Guha is a world-renowned authority in photovoltaic technology, with many years of experience in the development and manufacture of solar panels. He serves in many national and international photovoltaic committees, including the Advisory Board of National Center for Photovoltaic — the body responsible for directing and implementing the U.S. Department of Energy's strategy in photovoltaic. His work has received recognition from the U.S. Department of Energy, Bright Lights Award, and the Discovery Magazine, Environment Category. Dr. Guha has a Ph.D. in Electronics. Before joining United Solar Ovonic in 1990, he served as Vice President of Photovoltaics and Information at ECD Ovonics."
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | President, Ovonic Solar | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | CIO | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | COO & Executive Vice President | Current |
| Texaco | Chief Technology Officer | Former |
| Texaco | Vice President | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | CFO & Vice President | Current |
Nancy M. Bacon is Senior Vice President of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The company is a leader in the development of advanced clean energy and information products. At ECD Ms. Bacon's responsibilities include government relations including administration of proposals and contracts, financing and business development including interactions with major international corporations for the commercialization of ECD's technologies; negotiations for establishment of joint ventures and the licensing of company technologies. Ms. Bacon is a member of the boards of directors of: United Solar Ovonic Corp. (a wholly owned subsidiary of ECD), Sovlux Ltd. and Sovlux Battery (ECD's solar and battery joint ventures with KVANT and the Russian Ministry of Atomic Energy), Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), and the Erb Institute at the University of Michigan . In 1997, Ms. Bacon was recognized by Crain's Detroit Business as one of Detroit's "Most Influential Women". Ms. Bacon, a CPA, has a B.S. in Accounting, and prior to joining ECD was a manager at Deloitte & Touche.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Senior Vice President | Current |
| United States Industry Coalition, Inc. | Senior Vice President, Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Current |
| United States Industry Coalition, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| United Solar Ovonic LLC | Board of Directors | Current |
| United States Industry Coalition, Inc. | Member | Current |
| University of Michigan | Member | Current |
| Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu | manager | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Vice President, Special Projects | Current |
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ovonic Hydrogen Systems LLC | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer | Current |
| Ovonic, LLC | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer | Current |
| Ovonic Machine Building | Vice President and General Counsel | Current |
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | General Counsel | Current |
| Collins & Aikman Corporation | Vice President | Former |
| Collins & Aikman Corporation | General Counsel | Former |
| Detroit Diesel Corp. | Former | |
| Visteon Corporation | Former | |
| Covisint, Inc. | Former | |
| Lear Corporation | Former | |
| Collins & Aikman Corporation | Board of Directors | Former |
| Wayne State University | J.D. Degree | Former |
| University of Michigan | B.A. Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Vice President, Production Technology | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Vice President, Manufacturing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| United Solar Ovonic LLC | Vice President, Sales & Marketing | Current |
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Vice President, Global Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Director, Corp Communications | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Director, HR & Admin | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Manager, Marketing | Current |
George Uzoni majored in Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. He has over 28 years experience in the Engineering/Tool Manufacturing Industry. Currently, George serves as the Engineering and Design Supervisor for Energy Conversion Devices. George played soccer for the Hamilton Red Stars Soccer Program-Ontario, and played college soccer. He continues his pursuit of the game with various soccer clubs in Detroit. George has been an invaluable member of our Athletic Field Complex committee. He has assisted greatly with the design and implementation of the entire project.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Engineering and Design Supervisor | Current |
| Franklin Road Christian School | Athletic Advisory Board Member | Current |
Dick Thompson is an experienced communications professional with 35 years broad background at General Motors and Energy Conversion Devices. He has experience in sales and marketing, public relations, public affairs on product issues, and technologies such as the introduction of the Pontiac Fiero, Automotive Safety, Corporate Average Fuel Economy and the GM EV 1 Electric Car.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Liebler!Macdonald | Senior Consultant | Current |
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Communications Professional | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | General Counsel | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ovonic, LLC | Chair | Current |
| Ovonic Machine Building | Director | Current |
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Ovonic, LLC | Board of Directors | Current |
"Mr. Frey is an assistant professor of global management and business ethics and serves as the director of the Business Ethics Center at Seidman School of Business, Grand Valley State University, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He joined Herman Miller, Inc. in 1996, where he was an executive vice president and member of the executive committee and president of Herman Miller International, accountable for international strategic planning, manufacturing, sales and marketing until his retirement in 2002. "
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
Stephen Rabinowitz was appointed a Director of the Company in October 2004. He retired in 2001 from his position as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Cable Corporation, a leading manufacturer of electrical, communications and utility cable. Prior to joining General Cable as President and Chief Executive Officer in 1994, he served as President and CEO of AlliedSignal Braking Systems, and before that as President and CEO of General Electric’s Electrical Distribution and Control business. He also held management positions in manufacturing operations and technology at the General Electric Company and the Ford Motor Company. Mr. Rabinowitz is also a director of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENER). He is Chairman of the Company’s Compensation and Succession Committee and is a member of the Audit Committee.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus McKinnon Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Board Director | Current |
| Microheat, Inc. | Board Director | Current |
| General Cable Corporation | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| General Cable Corporation | Chairman | Former |
| Columbus McKinnon Corporation | Compensation and Succession Committee Chairman | Former |
| JLG Industries, Inc. | Chairman | Former |
| JLG Industries, Inc. | Board of Directors | Former |
| The Nanosteel Company | Director | Former |
| Polytechnic Institute of New York | bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering | Former |
"Mr. Ketelhut was, from 2001-2002, president of Control Products at Honeywell International, a global company with 15 major lines of businesses including semiconductors, consumer products and sensors products. From 1994-2001, he served as president of several business units of Invensys plc, a global automation, controls and process solutions group. He was president and chief executive officer at GE/Micro Switch Control Inc. (a joint venture between GE and Honeywell Microswitch Division) from 1992-1994. "
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
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