Enron Energy Services (EES) has agreed to manage energy supplyfor Pilkington North America Inc., a division of the UK-based glassmanufacturer, for a 10-year period in a deal valued in excess of$500 million. It covers nine of Pilkington’s U.S. facilitieslocated in North Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan,Illinois and California.

Enron will manage the company’s supply of electricity andnatural gas and provide related energy management servicesincluding energy equipment upgrades that will increase energyefficiency in Pilkington’s manufacturing facilities.

“Since energy is a significant expense in our business, we mustmanage our energy consumption and price risk carefully. Enron’sexpertise will help protect our bottom-line while allowing us tofocus on glass production,” said Rick Karcher, president ofBuilding Products North America for Pilkington.

Pilkington, a large-scale manufacturer of glass and glazingproducts for building, automotive and technical markets hasoperations in 25 countries on four continents.

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