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1 THE GROUP the essential threads in supporting global structures

introduction Cooper and Turner and McLean Buchanan and Wilson (MBW) joined forces in March 2007 to offer a seamless, one stop shop in the manufacture and distribution of industrial fasteners.

2 introduction Cooper and Turner and McLean Buchanan and Wilson (MBW) joined forces in March 2007 to offer a seamless, one stop shop in the manufacture and distribution of industrial fasteners. Both companies have longstanding reputations for quality products and service within the marketplace. This new Group status means that the companies can collectively offer a depth and breadth of service that was not possible previously. Strategic operations in the UK (Sheffield, Glasgow & Rotherham), China, Denmark and Qatar allow the Group to service customers on a national and a global basis. The Group not only has a longstanding expertise in the areas of Structural Engineering and Wind Energy but also services many blue chip customers in the Tunnelling, Rail, Oil & Gas and OEM markets. Direct Line Feed is available for customers who enjoy the convenience of a full service option with products being delivered direct to the production line, allowing the manufacturer to focus on his core business of production. The Group has a global vision and a commitment to mutual support and growth with customers in all of its key market sectors.

The combined forces of the Cooper and Turner and MBW means that the Group has been at the forefront of structural bolting manufacture for more than 160 years.

4 The combined forces of the Cooper and Turner and MBW means that the Group has been at the forefront of structural bolting manufacture for more than 160 years. The combination of a comprehensive product range coupled with quality fastener manufacturing and full product traceability has meant that the Cooper & Turner name is both well known and trusted in the construction marketplace. Indeed, this brand name is to be found on many of the most recent and exciting structural projects worldwide. Meanwhile, MBW is respected for its added value services of product picking, shipping to challenging deadlines and destinations and the ability to trace key products back to the batch. Today, the Group continues to be a leading authority in this market, both in the UK and abroad, advising and developing innovative, bespoke products to satisfy the exacting requirements of the construction industry. Services A total supply package to the construction industry delivering direct to sites throughout the UK on a next-day service. The group has a particular expertise in the picking, packing and labelling of comprehensive bolt lists, in construction phases, and delivering to time-slot schedules to rural and inner-city sites. Product Range Product can be supplied in a wide variety of sizes, type materials, grades and finishes. In addition to the group s manufactured products, they are also main agents for a number of key proprietary fixing and clamping systems. Lot Traceable All Grade 8.8 and higher-grade fasteners are totally batch-traceable. We use specialised stock control systems that maintain total lot-traceability by linking batch identity numbers to despatch documentation and customer orders. Test certificates can be supplied with goods and are retained for a minimum of 10 years. Innovation A number of additional services are available which are designed to make the selection and use of these structural fasteners easier: Technical Support Site Visits Instruction in Bolt Tightening Techniques Training Seminars on Bolting Bespoke packaging and labelling

6 Cooper & Turner has serviced the wind turbine market for more than 15 years, long before it became fashionable. The manufacture and provision of high quality, safety critical fasteners with the ability to operate in some of the most hostile environments in the world has gained the company an unrivalled reputation in the wind turbine marketplace. A good understanding of this specialist market, in-house technical expertise and the manufacture of first-class products make Cooper and Turner an excellent choice for the supply of fasteners to this demanding market. All of this is backed up by tangible quality and an extensive industry accredited product range. Product Ranges Cooper and Turner currently service all aspects of the wind turbine market, providing a range of fasteners, both standard and customer bespoke for: Nacelles Blade to Hub Foundation Fixings Tower Construction Utilising the distribution experience of McLean Buchanan & Wilson allows wind turbine manufacturers to single source all of their fastener requirements with all of the advantages that this brings. Market Credentials Established brand Longstanding expertise within the wind turbine market Industry specific technical knowledge Flexibility though manufacturing the product range Superior testing facilities TUV Nord certification Proactive product development Cost competitive Business and production facilities ideally suited to the wind turbine marketplace Global sourcing and supply.

Cooper and Turner was the first company to develop a range of Fast Thread products for this market. These greatly facilitate assembly in what can be a dangerous working environment.

8 Cooper and Turner was the first company to develop a range of Fast Thread products for this market. These greatly facilitate assembly in what can be a dangerous working environment. All fixings can be manufactured across a diverse range of grades including: Mild Steel (4.6) High Tensile (8.8) High Tensile (10.9) Stainless Steel range of sizes Range of Plastics A full range of coatings is also available including galvanized, sherardized, bright zinc plating and other specialist finishes. Cooper & Turner has a long history of supplying tunnel bolts to the mining and tunnelling industry. Today, the company is the UK s leading manufacturer of specialist bolts to the modern tunnelling industry. With full in house fabrication facilities Cooper and Turner is capable of manufacturing a full range of fixings. The range includes all sizes from M12 to M100 as standard. The company is also able to manufacture special fasteners for bespoke requirements and to drawing. Product Range The range of products Cooper & Turner has supplied to projects worldwide include: Spear Bolts and Sockets Curved Tunnel Bolts Holding Down Studs Threaded Lifting Sockets Fast Thread Products Segment Spacers and M&E Hole Formers Spider Alignment Spacers

Cooper and Turner Ltd manufacture, stock and distribute a highly engineered range of petro-chemical grade studbolt assemblies and fasteners developed specifically for critical applications in the

11 Cooper and Turner Ltd manufacture, stock and distribute a highly engineered range of petro-chemical grade studbolt assemblies and fasteners developed specifically for critical applications in the petro chemical and processing Industries. Our product range includes all grades of stud materials and heavy hexagonal nuts complying with ASTM specifications. All material grades used in the petrochemical industry are catered for; materials generally available are released to both ASTM and ASME standards. Forging Capacity Cold forge bolts from: M12 to M36 (½" - 1½ ) Hot forge bolts from: M12 to M100 (½" 4 ) Stud Bolts We supply stud bolts for pressure vessels, valves, flanges and fittings. Studs : M12 to M120 (½" - 5 ) Petrochem bolts Threaded studs: B7 / L7 / B7M / L7M / B16 / B8 / B8M Class 1 and Class 2 Stainless Steel Grades: 8.8, 10.9 & 12.9 Nuts: 2H / 2HM / Gr4 / GR7 / 7M Finishes: Zinc plating; Zinc Nickel; Hot Dip Galvanizing; Sherardized; Delta; Mn /Zn Phosphating; Xylan.

Cooper and Turner manufacture a complete range of track fasteners for the rail market. The quality and diversity of this product makes them suitable for the world s railways.

13 Cooper and Turner manufacture a complete range of track fasteners for the rail market. The quality and diversity of this product makes them suitable for the world s railways. Bolts and nuts are produced to BS, UIC and other rail standards. Diameters range from M12 (1/2") to M27 (1.1/8"), with lengths to suit many different applications. Over 100 years of manufacturing expertise for the rail market has enabled the company to build up unrivalled knowledge and experience in the supplying of coach screws, track bolts, holding down studs and a comprehensive range of maintenance items that meet the exacting standards of rail contracts. Rail Product Range Sleeper Screws / Screw Spikes Fishbolts Coachscrews Stretcher Bar Bolts Muckle Bolts Brown Studs Through Bolts Stock Rail Bolts 'V' Grade Switch & Crossing Bolts Fang Bolts Holding Down Studs and Assemblies C&TPINs Multigroove Locking Pins and Collars Plus customer specials to drawing Market Credentials Cooper and Turner has supplied fasteners to some of the world s best known rail networks including: Network Rail London Underground The Euro Tunnel Irish rail Hong Kong s MTRC & KCRC Singapore s MRT Finnish Railways Taiwan s TRC & DORTS Malaysian railways REFER, Portugal Egyptian National Railways

The Group offers a full service to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) from the straightforward manufacture and supply of a wide range of fasteners to a complete Direct Line Feed (DLF) solution

15 The Group offers a full service to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) from the straightforward manufacture and supply of a wide range of fasteners to a complete Direct Line Feed (DLF) solution where parts are supplied to the point of use. Product sourcing, quality control, goods receipt, inspection, warehousing and delivery are all part of this service allowing manufacturers to focus on their core business of manufacture. The group currently works in a variety of markets where the combination of a flexibility of service and cost competitiveness has meant that the group has many longstanding relationships with blue chip manufacturers within these sectors. Robust systems, purchasing expertise and the manufacture of quality products means that the Group can put forward a compelling service offering to many manufacturers across a variety of market sectors. Global Supply Supply to OEM s based in UK & Ireland, Europe, The Americas and the Far East Expertise in supporting multi-site operations Product can be shipped by air or sea with the associated customs documentation, handled by in-house experts. Packaging can be specified to suit all needs. Services Providing value added service to supply chain Sourcing of cost effective product to the required quality standard Removes the cost of stockholding and storage Robust computer based stock control systems Integrated web based communication system Bespoke customer solution with an emphasis on simplicity Consignment stock options Kitting OEM and Engineering Markets Automotive Construction Equipment Cranes Materials Handling Pumps Valves Heavy Engineering Maintenance Power generation Offshore Oil & Gas Petrochemical Industry Nuclear Compressors Product Range The company carries more than 20,000 different product lines at any given time within its 30,000 sq ft facility. This means that, in most instances, product can be supplied off the shelf and to the tightest of deadlines. Extensive group sourcing enables the company to offer an unrivalled fastener solution from the most reliable sources throughout the world. In addition to the supply of standard c class components, designers can consult with our in house technical expertise at our Sheffield facility for a bespoke, more technically demanding application.

17 commitment to quality Product quality is of paramount importance to Cooper & Turner and McLean Buchanan & Wilson. Many of the fasteners that the company manufacture and supply are safety critical and most function in the most testing of environments. Controls are rigid and because the majority of fasteners are manufactured in-house, the highest standards and specifications can be guaranteed. Those fasteners that are manufactured elsewhere are rigorously audited throughout their manufacturing processes and systems. Further testing is carried out at the goods receipt stage at the in-house testing facility g for compliance with order instructions. All suppliers are regularly monitored to ensure that the same high standards are maintained. group quality accreditations BS EN ISO ISO TUV Nord CE Mark approval Link Up special accreditation for the rail industry FPAL Oil & Gas industry

Cooper & Turner Ltd Templeborough Works Sheffield Road

uk McLean Buchanan & Wilson Ltd 250 Helen Street Glasgow G51

18 Cooper & Turner Ltd Templeborough Works Sheffield Road Sheffield, S9 1RS Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) McLean Buchanan & Wilson Ltd 250 Helen Street Glasgow G51 3JG Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Cooper & Turner Distribution Ltd Unit 1, Canklow Industrial Estate Off West Bawtry Road Rotherham, S60 2XL Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

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