Mersen, partner of the Solar Decathlon 2014 edition

Paris, June 19, 2014 - Mersen (Euronext FR0000039620 - MRN), global expert in electrical specialties and graphite-based materials, announces its participation in the forthcoming edition of Solar Decathlon which will take place in France from June 28th to July 14th 2014.
Mersen, a leading player in the global solar energy and photovoltaic sectors will join other Gimelec 1 members involved in the electrical and photovoltaic industries on July 1st, demonstrating its commitment to the development of this market. The Group offers, in particular, a range of electrical protection and renewable energy management solutions.
An international, award-winning university competition founded in 2002 by the US Department of Energy, the Solar Decathlon gathers the greatest universities and schools from all over the world each year, to design, build and operate a full-scale, entirely functional solar-powered house.
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1 Industry association for electrical equipment, control and command manufacturers and related services, a Solar Decathlon partner

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Paris, June 19, 2014

About Mersen

Global expert in electrical specialties and graphite-based materials, Mersen designs innovative solutions to address its clients' specific needs to enable them to optimize their manufacturing process in sectors such as energy, transportation, electronics, chemical, pharmaceutical and process industries.
With 6,400 employees in over 35 countries, Mersen achieved consolidated sales of €739 million in 2013.

The Group is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris - Compartment B

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Véronique Boca Nicolas Jehly / Guillaume Granier

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Mersen Tel: +33 (0)1 47 03 68 10

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