// BST North America Your Partner for Productivity in the Web Processing Industries

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1 // BST North America Your Partner for Productivity in the Web Processing Industries Non-woven Plastics Paper Packaging Be inspired. Move forward. Printed Electronics Tire

2 WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT BST North America has been serving customers in Canada, the United States and Mexico for over 30 years. What began as a three person office in Rockford has gone through numerous acquisitions and mergers over the years, and grown into an organization of almost 70 persons in three locations and over 38,000 installations! Along the way we have earned the title as the largest supplier in the US, Canada and Mexico of systems for quality control and assurance, in the markets we serve: Our market share in print inspection systems is # 1 and we have four times as many installations as our closest competitor. Unique portfolio of Products Our portfolio of products is very unique and no company in North America has an equivalent offering. We have many standard product solutions and the possibility for custom solutions as well. Our product portfolio allows combining web guiding, color measurement, surface inspection, video web inspection, register control, process automation, 100% inspection and coating thickness measurement to achieve customer specific solutions using standard products. And our product lines are broad offering a variety of choices in each category.so there is almost always a solution that matches your needs. Quality, Reliability & Durability Our products are carefully engineered and built to work reliably and last for years and years. Cutting edge technology made with quality components and user interfaces that are always easier to use - are just a few of the reasons so many have been loyal customers over the years. Our products have earned that privilege. BST North America is the largest supplier of quality assurance systems for the printing and converting industries; in the US, Canada and Mexico. Solutions Tool Kit Sales Approach We have knowledgeable sales people - most of whom have many years of market know- ledge and applications experience - who will seek to understand your application, your problem and your needs; and then dig into their Product Portfolio Tool Kit and offer solutions. Focus on Results Our products are designed to help you produce a higher quality product, more productively and efficiently. Core benefits of every product we have are to reduced waste, maximize machine up time, reduce and minimize down time, optimize productivity and enhance and improve quality. The success of our products is judged by the results you receive. Service, Service, Service We believe that outstanding service and customer support are absolute requirements today. Our North American organization is comprised of almost 30 persons in technical service, parts support and customer support. So if and when you need us, we are there, available and ready to help in person, on the phone or via the internet. 2

3 OUR PRODUCT PORTFOLIO Web Guiding Optimize Efficiency & Productivity On Every Machine Our systems precisely guide a large range of substrates in virtually any web process, and will contribute to lower set up waste, reduced machine downtime and minimal downstream processing and waste. Common Applications: Printing machines, doctor machines, sltter-rewinders, extruders, laminators, bag machines, RFID, electronics and battery manufacturing, diaper making machines virtually any continuous web application. Register Control Optimal Precision with Faster Set-Up to Minimize Waste The register control systems insure the highest degree of automation. Set-up time and material is reduced considerably, resulting in a substantial increase in the productivity of the press. Common Applications: Flexo, gravure and web offset printing machines, insetting applications, down stream coating stations. Web Video Inspection Letting Operators See What s Important BST North America s video web inspection systems ensure easy and efficient monitoring of the print in great detail at any speed; resulting in lower waste, shorter set-up time, reduced down time and enhanced quality. Common Applications: Flexo, gravure, digital and web offset printing machines. 100% Inspection & WorkFlow Inspection for print and surfaces Our 100% inspection systems reliably detect both random and repeating defects as they occur. And with our Workflow solutions, you can easily integrate multiple machines, processes and departments into one comprehensive system. The result is lower running waste and improved overall machine productivity, along with improved quality for your customers. Common Applications: Flexo, gravure, digital and web offset printing machines; doctor machines, slitter-rewinders, laminators, coaters, Quality Control departments. 3

4 Color Measurement Exact Color Control with in-line spectral In-line spectral color measurement developed in direct cooperation with X Rite, provides exact color data required for guaranteed print consistency, integration with press color systems and use for work off of waste ink in the ink kitchen. Provides precise L*a*b*, dot gain and density values. Compatibility with hand-held devices from X-Rite is guaranteed via the XRGA standard. Common Applications: Flexo, gravure and offset printing machines. Thickness Measurement Sophisticated Systems for Coatings and Flat Materials Our systems provide constant quality control by measuring thickness and basis weight of flat materials and coatings, to the micron level if needed. They are used to insure consistent quality within exacting specifications, while optimizing production efficiencies and reducing material and energy used. Common Applications: Cast film extrusion, Biax Stretching lines, Composite materials, Sheeting Calenders, rubber cord calenders, coatings thickness measurement any flat material. Process Automation Complete Machine Upgrades and Retrofits Custom engineered turn key solutions upgrade older machines and processes with the very latest and most efficient systems and technologies; resulting in huge improvements in performance and productivity. Common Applications: Gravure printing machines, Flexo in-line printing machines. Tire Manufacturing Solutions to Optimize Quality & Line Productivity Our 48 page catalog describes the complete line of systems and solutions we offer for tire manufacturing. Both standard and custom systems, engineered to help you build quality into every tire while maximize line productivity. Common Applications: calender lines, inner-liner lines, doubling lines, cutting, extrusion lines, tire making machines, steelastic lines. 4

5 OUR SERVICE AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT TEAM As a leading manufacturer of quality assurance systems for printing, converting and web processing, BST North America has installed more than 38,000 systems in the US, Canada and Mexico. Comprehensive, customer-oriented service and exceptional customer support are an integral part of what we do. Our North American service and support team operates from 3 offices Madison, Wisconsin; Elmhurst, Illinois and Chesapeake, Virginia. The Services We Provide BST North America offers a wide range of services for our customers, designed to help get the most value from our equipment on a daily basis. We will be glad to assist you with any service or support requirement you may have. Madison Service and Customer Support Team Commissioning and start up services For our entire product range Provide advice on optimal system settings in your facility Provide hands-on operator training Field maintenance and repairs On-site service, repair and maintenance is available for all products English and Spanish Elmhurst Service and Customer Support Team Remote Service Available for many products Support operators in the use and operation of the systems Troubleshoot and repair many problems Provide software updates Fast identification of spare parts needed Phone Support and Help Desk Support operators in the use and operation of our equipment Troubleshoot and help repair issues Help identify spare parts required Spare Parts Reliable and fast worldwide spare part order processing and shipment Normally available for overnight delivery We ship only preconfigured, pre-tested spare parts Chesapeake Service and Customer Support Team Training Provided for operators, plant or management and maintenance personnel Done on site, in our Chesapeake training facility or at our Leopoldshöhe (Germany) Training Center Scope, content and duration are customized to your specific needs. Ideal for introducing new systems and technologies prior to delivery (pre-installation training) and for follow-up refresher training 5

6 BST NORTH AMERICA IN A SNAPSHOT Our Brands: ProControl US Subsidiary of BST eltromat International: 1982 BST Rockford was established 2000 Pro Mark Technologies was acquired 2012 AccuWeb was acquired 2014 BST International merged with eltromat, creating BST eltromat International Responsible for sales, service, parts and customer service of the entire product portfolio Geographically responsible for the US, Canada and Mexico 3 offices: Madison, Wisconsin, Elmhurst, Illinois and Chesapeake, Virginia 2 manufacturing locations: web guiding systems in Madison, WI and web inspection in Elmhurst, IL Parts, service and customer support personnel in all three offices 68 people, including 24 in service and customer support English and Spanish Speaking Service Technicians Spare parts inventory in Madison, Elmhurst and Chesapeake Over 3,000 customers and 38,000 systems installed and annual turnover of over $ 25 million BST eltromat International is a member of the SMS Group, a privately held German conglomerate with over 14,000 employees and annual turnover of $ 3.1 billion Our Locations: Denotes the location of sales and/or service personnel Be inspired. Move forward. Offices, with Sales and Service personnel and Manufacturing info@bstna.com Madison Offices 4249 Argosy Court Madison, WI ' Elmhurst Offices 655 West Grand Avenue Suite 220 Elmhurst, IL '