ENFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STR Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:STRI) announced that it has been selected as a member of the 2011 “Marcum Tech Top 40,” a ranking of the fastest-growing technology companies in Connecticut as determined by the Connecticut Technology Council (CTC) and Marcum LLP.
The 2011 Marcum Tech Top 40 is comprised of 40 companies grouped into six areas of technology: software, IT services, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, new media/Internet/telecom, and the category in which STR Holdings has been selected, energy/environmental technologies. The 40 fastest-growing companies, each having at least $3 million in annual revenue, were selected based upon their revenue growth over the last four years.
A winner for each category will be announced at the CTC Awards Dinner at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, Connecticut on September 27, 2011. Awards will be presented to a representative from each of the 40 recognized companies, and category winners will be invited to make a few remarks following the announcement.
About STR Holdings, Inc.
STR is one of the world's leading providers of high-quality, superior performance encapsulants for the photovoltaic (PV) module industry, serving more than 80 manufacturers worldwide. The Company pioneered the solar encapsulant market more than 30 years ago with the invention of the first EVA encapsulant. Today, it continues to innovate through its extensive R&D program, which has led to the introduction of new technologies. Further information about STR Holdings, Inc. can be obtained via the Company’s website at www.strholdings.com.
About The Connecticut Technology Council
The Connecticut Technology Council is a statewide association of technology-oriented companies and institutions, providing leadership in areas of policy advocacy, community building and assistance for growing companies. The Council works to position Connecticut as a leader in idea creation, workforce preparation, entrepreneurial aptitude, early stage risk capital availability and providing on-going support and mentoring to high-potential firms.
About Marcum LLP
Marcum LLP is one of the largest independent public accounting and advisory services firms in the nation. Ranked within the top 15 firms by Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today, Marcum offers the resources of more than 1,100 professionals, including more than 150 partners, in 23 offices throughout New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, Grand Cayman, China and Hong Kong. The firm's presence runs deep with full-service offices strategically located in major business markets.
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