DELAURO VISITS AWARD-WINNING SOLAR TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) visited Dark Field Technologies, a manufacturer of cutting-edge inspection systems for solar panels based in Orange, CT.
Dark Field Technologies utilizes unique technology to detect flaws in solar panel products on high-speed assembly lines. They design and manufacture these sophisticated inspection systems to ensure that all products meet the high quality control standards required in this industry. Recently awarded the "Most Promising Technology of the Year" award by the Connecticut Technology Council for their innovative work, Dark Field Technologies is planning to expand into the global marketplace. Congresswoman DeLauro toured the facility and met with company leaders and employees to learn about the company and its plans for the future.
"I have long believed that, if we want to keep our country prosperous and competitive over the next century, we need to return to an outlook in America that prizes and supports domestic manufacturing--and companies like Dark Field are leading the way for this crucial restoration by investing in American energy that supports job growth here at home. Dark Field Technologies is a great American success story, designing, manufacturing, and servicing all of its systems in Connecticut, keeping good jobs here at home and furthering the spirit of innovation in our state," said Congresswoman DeLauro. "I have fought to maintain the federal investment and support that enables our small businesses to grow, while seeking to increase incentives for domestic manufacturing, and I am so pleased to see Dark Field succeeding. I look forward to continuing to work together to keep our great state the thriving center of manufacturing and innovation it has long been known to be."
"As someone who has spent his entire professional life in CT, I have seen our state go from a high-tech manufacturing powerhouse to one that has lost its manufacturing base to other states, and more often than not, to other countries," says President of Dark Field Technologies, Timothy Potts. "That has caused good-paying jobs to leave Connecticut, and our standard of living has declined. We cannot be successful in Connecticut, or in our country, without manufacturing. As business owners, we can no longer turn a blind eye to the effects our decisions have on a local, state and national level. Dark Field is proud to call Connecticut home and to be a small part of the solution that gets our country working again. We thank Congresswoman DeLauro for her support and continuing efforts to help Connecticut small businesses and its vital high value-added manufacturing sector."