New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that EkoStinger, the $1-million grand prize winner of the 2018 76 West Clean Energy Competition, opened its new manufacturing plant in the Southern Tier, creating new jobs that support the local community. The new plant will manufacture devices for tractor trailers that reduce emissions and increase fuel efficiency.

EkoStinger manufactures under-trailer aerodynamic devices for trailers that reduce emissions and save fuel. Each device installed reduces emissions by 4.9 metric tons per year—the equivalent of taking one car off the road. The transportation sector is one of the largest producers of energy related greenhouse gas emissions in New York.

Since winning the competition last September, EkoStinger signed a lease for the new 8,000 square-foot facility at Elmira Corning Regional Airport, purchased new equipment from local vendors and hired six new employees. The new facility, which will enable it to manufacture additional product for distribution, is in addition to their building in Rochester where they employ an additional 18 workers.

The new facility is expected to increase production for EkoStinger from 2,000 to 8,000 units a year, allowing them to expand their customer base which currently includes Bridgestone, Raymour and Flanigan, Nestle, Ryder, Penske and Hyundai, among others.