Konarka Technologies, Inc. announced the company was named a recipient in MassEcon's Sixth Annual Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Award.

Gold, silver and bronze awards were given to one company in each of the five regions of the Commonwealth in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Massachusetts economy. Konarka received the silver award for the southeastern region of Massachusetts at the Awards Luncheon on Nov.24, 2009 at the Seaport Hotel Boston.

Konarka expanded its presence in Massachusetts with the opening of the world's largest roll-to-roll flexible thin film solar manufacturing facility in New Bedford in October 2008. The company is utilizing the former Polaroid plant for the mass production of its Power Plastic, the company's unique light weight, flexible solar material.

"We are delighted that MassEcon has recognized Konarka for our creation of green jobs in Massachusetts and our positive impact on the economy," commented Rick Hess, president and CEO at Konarka."Opening the former Polaroid plant in New Bedford has been a smooth venture, hiring former Polaroid employees who have the precise manufacturing skills and knowledge for us. Massachusetts is clearly the place for Konarka to find the high-quality workforce in order to advance our solar technology."