LONGVIEW, WA – August 8, 2008 -- JH Kelly, LLC announced today that it has been selected as general contractor for a 3,500 metric ton per year polysilicon production plant in Pocatello, Idaho for Hoku Materials. Hoku plans to manufacture, market and sell polysilicon for the solar market from this facility. The plant is scheduled to begin production in the first half of 2009.

"JH Kelly is proud to be the contractor responsible for constructing this plant. Clean energy technologies are an exciting industry right now and it’s great to be part of the growth." said Mason Evans, JH Kelly president.

JH Kelly is a fourth generation, family-owned construction company that self-performs industrial general contracting services at process plants and provides commercial mechanical services at facilities throughout the greater Pacific Northwest. Our project teams are made up of great people and their ability to plan and execute challenging projects has resulted in a loyal customer following and national safety awards.