Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd. and SunDurance Energy, LLC form joint venture to design/build large solar projects in Canada

EDISON, NJ and MISSISAUGA, ON, May 29, 2013 /CNW/ - Maple Reinders Constructors, Ltd., one of the top 20 construction firms in Canada, and SunDurance Energy, LLC, a leading solar project delivery company in the United States, have announced a joint venture, "Maple SunDurance," to perform design/build work on megawatt-scale solar projects in Canada.

Maple SunDurance will initially focus on the Ontario market for photovoltaic solar projects under the "Large FIT 2" feed-in tariff program administered by the Ontario Power Authority.   While there is no exact threshold, Maple SunDurance generally will engage on a project, or portfolio of projects, in excess of one megawatt (DC) in capacity.  The Ontario Power Authority is expected to open the large-project window in the near future and Maple SunDurance is poised to work with developers and investors who want to assure completion of their projects in a timely, high-quality and cost-effective manner.

"We believe that this partnership is very timely," said Harold Reinders, Vice President of Maple Reinders.  "Project stakeholders have learned the importance of responsive, efficient and bankable partners for their projects and we believe Maple SunDurance really answers the call."

The two companies will share expertise, market knowledge, buying power and deep experience to maximize the value of Maple SunDurance to its customers.

"The synergy between our companies is truly remarkable," said Al Bucknam, CEO of SunDurance.  "From the shared cultural values to the complementary expertise and experience, we have created a whole that really is more than the sum of the parts."

About SunDurance Energy
SunDurance Energy, LLC is a solar energy company that develops, designs, builds and operates megawatt-scale solar power solutions for government and private clients in behind-the-meter and grid-feed power applications. SunDurance offers full in-house design and project execution capabilities, rigorous value engineering processes, significant bonding capacity, and deep design/build experience. SunDurance is part of The Conti Group, a century-old, nationwide leader in infrastructure development, engineering and construction, power, water, environmental remediation and homeland security.  In 2011, SunDurance was ranked #38 on Inc. Magazine's list of the 500 fastest-growing private companies in America and #3 in the Energy sector.  For more information see www.SunDuranceEnergy.com.

About Maple Reinders
Maple Reinders is a full-service Design/Build and Construction Management firm specializing in industrial/commercial/institutional facilities and in the construction and operation of environmental facilities such as energy from waste facilities, water and wastewater treatment plants and organic waste processing. A trusted leader in construction and engineering, Maple Reinders creates full-service turnkey solutions that surpass all expectations.

The Maple Reinders Group has been named as "One of Canada's Best Managed Companies" for the last three years running and is currently ranked 20th in On-Site Magazines Top Contractors in Canada list.  For more information see www.maple.ca.

SOURCE: Maple Reinders