ClearVue Technologies Ltd has expanded its commercial footprint in the US, executing a manufacturing and distribution agreement with Graboyes Commerical Window and Glass Solutions of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the manufacture, sale, and marketing of ClearVue products.
The ClearVue Smart Façade product that combines carbon dioxide sensors with automated ventilation powered by ClearVue PV glazing is of particular interest to Graboyes as it works to upgrade US educational facilities to bring in fresh air while reducing the use of traditional air-conditioning solutions that can circulate viral load.
"Further develop credentials in US"
“This agreement with Graboyes will see ClearVue penetrate the commercial building market in the Greater Philadelphia region and further develop our product credentials in the US,” ClearVue executive chairman Victor Rosenberg said.
“We are very pleased to be working with Graboyes to bring ClearVue glazing’s dual benefits of insulation and renewable power generation to the north-eastern US, where there is a strong focus on energy efficiency and using technology to solve some of the problems brought about by the climate crisis and where there is a strong recognition of the need to decarbonise construction across the board.
“The agreement with Graboyes has an initial focus on upgrading ventilation of education facilities which are re-opening post-COVID-19 across the US and demonstrates yet another use case for the application of the ClearVue product.
“Combining the ClearVue electricity-generating windows with our smart façade control, sensors and third-party automatic ventilation solution creates the opportunity for a relatively straightforward retrofit with relatively lower electrical and installation costs.
“We are looking forward to continuing our work with Graboyes on this problem and to a long and mutually beneficial relationship going forward.”
ClearVue Technologies is an Australian technology company that operates in the Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BPIV) sector which involves the integration of solar technology into building surfaces, specifically glass and building façades, to provide renewable energy.
ClearVue has developed advanced glass technology that aims to preserve glass transparency to maintain building aesthetics while generating electricity.
Graboyes Solutions
Based in Pennsylvania with more than 37 years of experience, Graboyes Commercial Window and Glass Solutions is a premier commercial glazing and fenestration firm and a leader in commercial and architectural custom glass and metal construction, service and window installation.
“We are focused on assisting building owners and their construction industry partners in the creation of efficient, healthy, and safe buildings,” Graboyes president and CEO Ellis Guiles said.
“ClearVue’s combined energy-efficient, energy generating glazing is a next-generation technology that fits well into our growing portfolio of glazing, efficiency, onsite generation, and ancillary grid services solutions.
“We are very pleased to be partnering with ClearVue for part of its US activities and rollout.”
From its NACC-verified safety and quality control programs to its position as a preferred union employer, Graboyes has excelled at providing seamlessly integrated window and glazing solutions under the direction of its skilled management team.
Its offerings include movable interior glass office partitions, unitized and stick-built curtainwall solutions, window wall systems, high-performance storefront solutions, and exterior and interior window coverings and controls.
Terms of agreement
The terms of the agreement include but are not limited to:
- Graboyes is appointed:
- The sole licensee to manufacture/fabricate and distribute windows and facades that use the ClearVue PV solar glazing components and its Smart Façade System to manufacture/fabricate self-powered autonomous smart façade panels capable of automated ventilation for use in secondary schools and universities within the continental United States of America;
- The exclusive manufacturer and distributor for supply within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for all applicable applications;
- The non-exclusive distributor across the continental US until such time as another distributor or manufacturer and distributor is appointed in other states of the US (excluding the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that will remain exclusive to Graboyes); and is granted non-exclusive rights to supply ClearVue (acting as an OEM manufacturer for ClearVue) for sale of products by ClearVue outside of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- The licence is for a period of five years (with the ability to extend by two further five year terms);
- Exclusivity is subject to compliance with agreed minimum performance criteria related to numbers of IGUs being manufactured and/or sold each year, and compliance with the agreement generally;
- ClearVue will initially supply glass IGU’s and smart façade modules to Graboyes from its existing licensed OEM manufacturers subject to an agreed pricing schedule with pricing based on quantities ordered; and
- The agreement includes other terms typical of a manufacturing and distribution licence agreement of this nature.