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SolarWorld company history timeline

2008

October 2008: The plant, at 25300 N.W. Evergreen Road in Hillsboro, opens.

2010

17, 2010: Industry analysts warn of a glut— with supply outstripping demand by two-and-a-half times — in the solar industry.

2012

June 4, 2012: SolarWorld says it will cut 10 percent of its global workforce.

2013

7, 2013: The company announces a major restructuring deal, then ultimately accepts it.

2014

30, 2014: The company says a $10 million expansion will create 200 new Hillsboro jobs.

2016

April 29, 2016: The company says its Hillsboro employee count is above 900.

2017

May 25, 2017: The company joins a last-ditch trade action to save its United States production capability.

12, 2017: Mukesh Dulani leaves for a job at DWFritz.

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Founded
1989
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Headquarters
Camarillo, CA
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Founders
Frank Asbeck
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