ACT is the low-cost, most nimble U.S. provider of quality store fixtures

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1 Welcome

2 Company snapshot Founded in 1996 End customers include many major retailers Capable of diverse fabrication, finishing, assembly Location, technology, workforce = low cost Differentiators include expert engineering, highly automated plant, modular production system, central location, scalability

3 ACT is the low-cost, most nimble U.S. provider of quality store fixtures

4 How do we do it? 1. ACT business system 2. Workforce and organization 3. Facilities and location 4. Production capabilities

5 1. ACT business system Expert system and manufacturing know-how Automation Modular plant design Custom production line configured in matter of hours We conform our production line to YOUR most costeffective design, rather than force-fit your design into our plant Enables extremely fast response time

6 2. Workforce and organization Overhead-to-production ratio 1/3 of competitors Highly automated production system Minimizes headcount Allows us to better utilize unskilled, low-cost workers Allows us to scale-up rapidly Builds in repeatability and removes human error Employee attitude is We will not fail Better than 99% on-time delivery performance!

7 3. Facilities and location Cost of facility much less than competitors. Seven acres of low-cost expansion possible Intersection of major N-S and E-W interstate system One-day delivery to half of U.S. population Central location equals reduced freight costs Availability of low-cost workforce Availability of low cost energy Immense warehouse space for inventory Batch jobs to leverage most efficient production system Material storage allows for opportunistic procurement of raw materials Lowers customer inventory costs by enabling just-in-time delivery

8 4. Production capabilities State-of-the-art equipment ensures lowest-cost, highest-quality Ecologically-friendly production EPP (Environmentally Preferable Purchasing) Water Borne UV Finishes (NO VOC s or HAPS) Possibility for interior loading/unloading to protect fine store fixtures and supplies in all weather Finishing Department isolated from production area

9 ACT Quality procedures QUOTE and ORDER PLACEMENT Determine customer requirements and agree upon in writing Identify potential weak points in design, or manufacturing process Create a Bill-of-Materials, production schedule and cost analysis ORDER and RECEIVE RAW MATERIALS Purchase raw materials required to meet the customer requirements Verify correct quantity and quality of materials are received and stored properly Verify that appropriate MSDS and Product Data Sheets are available for the incoming materials SAW (BEAM) CNC ASSEMBLY SURFACE PREPARATION FINISH (paint or laminate/veneer) INSPECT and PACK Check dimensions on first pieces and throughout the run Check all characteristics vs. prototype or order on first pieces and the throughout the entire order Visually check for gouges, scratches and other surface issues Use a jig, go-no go fixture, etc. to assure correct assembly Control adhesive concentration, temperature and amounts. Assure uniform application. Visually check for gouges, scratches and other surface issues Conduct periodic destructive testing of adhesive and fixture material strength. Visually check for gouges, scratches and other surface issues Assure the surface is ready for the required finishing operation(s) Check for paint consistency and level, no burning of parts and no over-sanding Visually check to assure parts are ready for planned finish material Follow vendor Product Data Sheets for mixing, viscosity, temperature, pot life, dwell time and application requirements For paint assure correct paint build, time and sanding between coats For laminates/veneers -- check for condition of the finished edge, good adhesion and no entrapped bubbles Check each part vs. prototype or customer specification Inspector personally signs each packed box following inspection SHIP Communicate with customer and verify on-time shipment

10 Summary ACT is uniquely positioned as a low-cost, nimble and dependable supplier of quality store fixtures due to Modular, automated plant design Low-cost, scalable workforce Lean manufacturing process Low-cost, central U.S. location

11 Let us amaze you.