Southwire Partners With Plug Power To Implement Clean Hydrogen Ecosystem At New Distribution Site, Introduces Over 50 Hydrogen-Powered Forklifts And Fueling Station In Texas; Plug Expands Into Industrial Suppliers, Agreement Includes 5-Year Fuel Cell Service And 10-Year Infrastructure Maintenance

Benzinga · 03/13 12:07

Southwire, a leading North American manufacturer of wire and cable, will tap Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG), a global leader in hydrogen solutions for the hydrogen economy, to implement a clean hydrogen ecosystem at its new distribution site in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.

This initiative marks Plug's entry into the industrial supplier market, building on its established presence in the e-commerce and retail sectors. Through this partnership with Southwire, Plug is expanding its reach by demonstrating the versatility and appeal of its green hydrogen solutions in new markets.

Under the recently signed agreement, Plug will supply more than 50 hydrogen-powered forklifts, equipped with GenDrive fuel cells, and a fueling station featuring four GenFuel dispensers. Plug will also source hydrogen from one of its production facilities in Georgia, Tennessee or Louisiana. Additionally, Plug will provide on-site service for the fuel cells for an initial five-year period and maintain the hydrogen infrastructure for 10 years.