“With SCORE’s help, I have taken an idea (invention) and actually turned it into a tangible product that produces positive cash flow. My advice to the new entrepreneur, people should look into outfits like SCORE, follow their program, listen to what they say and you will be successful. And do not be discouraged if the first SCORE meeting goes bad. Continue and persevere.”

Suntactics, the leader in Portable Solar Energy was founded in February 2009.Suntactics focuses on portable solar and off grid solar energy products. It is a simple, compact solar panel product that can fit into a CD wallet and opens like a book.  There is a simple USB port for charging any phone, iPod, iPad, iPhone3-4, Tablet, flying model aircraft, GPS and other small devices. It is incredibly light and durably built.  Many devices can be charged as rapidly as a wall charger in a few hours.

Dean Sala, owner and CEO of the company, holds several degrees in computer science and electrical engineering. He worked as an engineer at Tandem Computers and was lead engineer on many projects at Hewlett Packard. He has worked in the automotive, manufacturing, computers, software and solar industries.  Dean has consulted for companies with solar projects including NASA and Webcore Construction. He holds two provisional patents on products made in his company.

Within the last year, with a tight budget, and with the help of SCORE, he has managed to create his own tooling to manufacture his special solar products, and move his operation from his garage to an outside manufacturer as well as develop additional sales channels and a marketing strategy. “I am thankful to SCORE for their sincere and continuous support and help with all aspects of the company operations. At the moment we are working very closely with our SCORE counselors Ray Muzzy and Frank De Turris. Both are helping us with business growth”, said Dean Sala.                                                          

Their current product is a unique 5-watt handheld solar charger called the sCharger-5. It provides both instant usage and charging from a highly reliable powerful solar charger that is simple to use. They want it done it in a truly environmentally responsible way with a product made is the USA that is designed for long-term value and not obsolescence.

Suntactics is meeting an increasing customer demand by increasing production so they can provide this critical resource to all their customers for a large number of everyday applications as well as emergencies like tsunami, earthquakes, floods and hurricanes where power is interrupted for days or even weeks.

Suntactics is located in San Jose, CA. The units are currently manufactured locally at Fastrak, a veteran owned contract manufacturer also located in San Jose.

“When you need power for continuous critical emergency communication you can depend on the powerful sCharger-5 to meet that need”. San Jose, CA (PRWEB) September 08, 2011

“The simplest device I tried: the Suntactics sCharger-5, a solar panel without any kind of battery and it charged my phone in a couple of hours in direct sunlight on the roof of the Forbes building.” said Jon Bruner, Forbes New Product Editor,     

“The Suntactics worked great with my iPhone 3, 4 and my iPad.  My son and I went river rafting for three days this last summer. During the day we ran the rapids while we charged the iPad. Each night we had full batteries while we watched movies in our tent!” Said one of  the Apple customer.

Suntactics has determined that their initial and future marketing/sales efforts will be through an expansion of Internet sales. SCORE counselors Ray Muzzy and Frank De Turris are helping the company in sales and marketing and also in the manufacturing area. So that Dean can focus on his new product development. Sales and revenues have grown rapidly and they are profitable. Now the issue is to continue this successful start.                                                                          

Now, web development and sales support will be required to expand the market opportunities and overall sales for current and future products. And here they need continuing on-going support from SCORE .While narrating the story Dean Sala said, “We continue to work with SCORE counselors on marketing to help us as needed. Also we hope to get a regular support from the SCORE counselors to oversee our manufacturing endeavors”. He concludes the story with the hope of a bright future.