SunEarth, a subsidiary of The Solaray Corporation was founded in 1978 and is a solar thermal product manufacturer headquartered in Fontana, California. SunEarth specializes in the engineering, manufacturing and distribution of solar water heating collectors, mounting hardware, ancillary components and integrated systems at competitive prices for each channel customer. Today, the company operates locations in eight states.     In 2014,SunEarth became employee-owned when  its parent company, The Solaray Corporation, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership seamlessly aligns with the core values of the organization, especially the value of being "partners in everything we do." In recent years, a company culture has been meticulously crafted to grant employees significant autonomy, primarily through the establishment of self-directed work teams. With employees now becoming owners, their stake in SunEarth goes far beyond a mere symbolic partnership. They are now direct participants in the financial and operational triumphs of SunEarth, a distinction that few employees elsewhere can claim.   Employee ownership is renowned for its potential to boost productivity, enhance profitability, and foster increased loyalty and commitment among the workforce. This meticulously structured employee ownership system fosters a sense of pride and an ownership mentality, thereby contributing to the development of a strong and cohesive team.