Southwire and Plug Power Inc. have announced a partnership to implement a clean hydrogen ecosystem at Southwire’s distribution site in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.
Under the agreement, Plug will supply more than 50 hydrogen-powered forklifts, equipped with GenDrive fuel cells, and a fuelling station featuring four GenFuel dispensers. Plug will also source hydrogen from one of its production facilities in Georgia, Tennessee, or Louisiana. Additionally, the company will provide on-site service for the fuel cells for an initial five-year period and maintain the hydrogen infrastructure for 10 years.
Aiming to accelerate carbon reduction goals from the supply chain, Southwire has embedded sustainability into the strategy and its business practices. The company's commitment to sustainability encompasses promoting energy and water efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, sourcing and redesigning with sustainable materials, and enhancing circular economy. The Plug solution is expected to displace over 1 million lb/y of CO2 from our direct operations.
“The deployment of our hydrogen and fuel cell solutions at Southwire reflects our commitment to our core markets and a return to the fundamentals that have driven our success," said Plug CEO, Andy Marsh. "Sustainability is a critical factor in the decision-making processes of many organisations and our hydrogen infrastructure provides a sustainable alternative at any scale.”
“Our partnership with Plug Power is a testament to the commitment of our stakeholders, as well as our team members to ensure sustainability is part of our culture,” said Se Oh, Southwire’s Vice President of Operations Sustainability. “As we seek to discover what is possible, we will continue to leverage our partners, such as Plug Power, to help make Southwire generationally sustainable for the next 75 years and beyond.”