Captiqs part of the Balta Group, is a diversified supplier of innovative non-woven solutions

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2 Captiqs part of the Balta Group, is a diversified supplier of innovative non-woven solutions for technical and commercial applications. Through innovation & co-engineering, we produce needle-punched, air through bonded and calendered nonwovens that fit our customers needs. Besides our range of existing products for a variety of markets, we are constantly working together with our customers on new products for new applications. Who we are 05 Facts & figures 07 Why captiqs Sustainibility 12 Automotive 14 Event 16 Printing 18 Building 2 20 Geotex 3 22 Backing

3 WHO WE ARE Captiqs, the non-woven brand of Balta Oudenaarde, is a key European producer of technical and residential needle punched non-wovens, made from virgin and recycled polypropylene and polyester staple fibres. Our 5 state-of-the-art needle punching lines are equipped for mono- and multilayer non-wovens from 70 to 2,500 grams per square meter, with a thickness of between 0.5 and 15mm. Our winding devices can make rolls of up to 5.2 meters wide with diameters of up to 1.2 meters. 4 5

4 FACTS & FIGURES WHO WE ARE Turnover per application m 2 per application Our structuration machines offer the possibility to make dilours & rib surface modification. 6 Our fibre bonding techniques go from the classic latex coating to the more advanced techniques of thermal activation of bicomponent fibres, film lamination, hot melt and powder scattering; depending on the desired properties of the final product the appropriate technique is chosen. Building Backing Geotex Printing Event Automotive Building Backing Geotex Printing Event Automotive 7 Our warehouses have a surface area of over 20,000 m² where trucks can be loaded from the rear (4 truck loading platforms are available) and from the side. Moreover we are equipped to transport our rolls both in a vertical and horizontal way. Our lab is well equipped to test both incoming and finished goods on various physical (strength, shrinkage, water absorption and repellency) and chemical properties (colour fastness, etc. ) ; testing of specific flame retardancy, hydrophobic, anti-static, O90 properties are tested in accredited partner laboratories. Our polypropylene related business is vertically integrated which offers control at every stage of the production process, from raw material to finished non-woven: moreover all our operations are compliant with both the ISO9001 and ISO14001 management systems, as well as all legal obligations.

5 WHY CAPTIQS What makes customers chose Captiqs products? What makes Captiqs products unique? Are Captiqs products made by one of a kind technologies? Are Captiqs products made of special raw materials? It s far less sophisticated than that: it is the team behind the Captiqs brand that makes the Captiqs products unique. The Captiqs products are created by about 100 proud ambassadors - representing years of textile experience - with 110% (*) motivation and the following 6 core values. * 110% can be achieved if the human energy is daily renewed NO-NONSENSE / Hands-on, task oriented, simple. RESPECT AND REWARD / Respect for the environment and the individual. A pat on the shoulder, an encouraging word, constructive feedback INTEGRITY / No politics, openness, no nepotism ALWAYS AIM HIGHER / Best in class, ambitious, trying harder every day. Difficulties are seen as an opportunity to improve LEADING BY EXAMPLE / Managers do more, changes start with me KEEPING OUR PROMISES / A commitment is a commitment. We say what we do and do what we say. 8 and boosted whenever possible whatever it takes. 9

6 SUSTAINABILITY As we are convinced that a product that is less harmful creates more value for our customers, the Captiqs brand focuses on reducing the environmental impact of both its processes and products. We realize that the sustainability journey has only begun, however we are proud of the results that we have already accomplished. NON-WOVEN PROCESSES Energy / Renewable energy / In Balta Oudenaarde we have an annual production of 410 MWh solar energy per year, representing about 8% of our energy consumption. Audit convenant / Balta Oudenaarde participates since 2007 at the audit convenant, a screening system for energy consumption; the implementations of the recommendations resulted in a decrease of energy consumption of 4% in the period between 2007 and Air emissions / Our latex line stentor is the only source of air emissions; as a result most of the air emissions consist of water vapour. 10 Water intake / The latex process is the only process that uses fresh water; to limit its water intake we use the cleaning water of the latex process to make new latex foam. Water emissions / Only 10% of our process wastewater ends up in a water treatment plant, since 90% of our wastewater is used to make new latex foam. Solid waste / Postindustrial Latex-free waste / 100% recycled (15% internal and 85% external material recycling). Postindustrial latex-bonded waste / 100% external recycling (conversion into energy). Packaging waste / 100% material recycling. PRODUCTS % recycled content / Our products have on average 30% post industrial waste content. All our raw materials & process aids / 100% reach compliant. CLOSED LOOP PROGRAMS We are proud to announce that in 2015 the first closed loop programs will be launched with post industrial waste of 2 partner customers. 11

7 OUR BRANDS Wheel arch liners Undershields Luggage compartment Passenger compartment From molded structural parts to interior liners and carpets with various structures and backings, Captiqs proves itself as a reliable partner for automotive non-woven solutions. Technical liners 12 13

8 14 15 Pile material: polypropylene Color range: 31 colours Standard width: 200 cm Diameter: up to 120 cm Our event carpet ranges XPO FLAT and XPO MAT (rib structure) is the perfect temporary floorcovering for your exhibitions, sporting events, trade shows, etc. Since 2004 we offer good value for money at a service level of over 95%; In 2015 we will extend our sales team and update our color range.

9 17 16 Our banner range of polyester non-wovens is perfectly suited for your marketing campaigns, sporting events and trade shows, both outdoor or indoor (flame retardant M1 range available). Compared to spunbond non-wovens, our needle felt non-wovens offer a lot of advantages : better tear resistance, better drapability, more opacity, less ink consumption, a real textile look and feel, less flapping (in windy outdoor applications). Moreover our needle felt products are suited for most roll to roll digital & screen printing technologies. Finally due to its unique blend of polyester staple fibres and our sophisticated double carding needle felt line there is an excellent, uniform fibre distribution so we can guarantee the highest quality at the most competitive price.

10 ROOFING TILE UNDERLAYS WALL COVERING FELT ANTICONDENSATION FELT FOR METAL ROOFS Important issues in metal roof construction: Ventilation Moisture management which is expressed in absorption and/or in drainage capacity. SOUND INSULATION Our non-woven products have been engineered to reduce impact noise from walking, the dragging of chairs or the dropping object. Our felt isolates hard surface floors from the subfloor and is designed for: Corporate offices, Education, Hotel/resort residential (dry or wet rooms). These products also comprise very high acoustic performance: Lw 18 db to 20 db* (final result dependent on glue ). High performing but also easy to handle & very light weight (whilst provided in rolls or tiles), our products do not significantly increase the floor level. Our wall backing non-woven range are engineered to be laminated with paper wall cover by powder or hotmelt coating. They are used for covering bands & cracks in wall and ceiling. With non-woven backing felt the end product offers a lot of advantages: Breathable Cover deep cracks Sound reduction (absorption is function of weight) Avoids cold walls, reduces condensation These products are polyester 100% so suitable for allergy-sufferers. Materials: polyester, hydrophobic polyester Weight: from 100g/m² up to 500g/m² Construction: needle punched, calendered Thickness: from 0.5mm to up to 20 mm

11 20 21 For filtration of banks Filtration of permeable soils with high water flows, Geotextile needlepunched polyester or polypropylene. Permeable felt used with soil and other geo synthetics for separation, filtration, reinforcement, protection, and drainage control. Wastewater filtration in plugging environments Antibacterial filter Filter with UV Resistance

12 22 23 SECONDARY TUFT BACKING SECONDARY VINYL BACKING RUG UNDERLAY Our non-woven tuft backing is the European market leading product in the segment of secondary tuft backings. Our non-woven vinyl backing is the European market leading product in the segment of secondary vinyl backings. Our non-woven rug underlay range is used to take even top end rugs to the next level of comfort. Our secondary backing adds additional comfort to a broadloom carpet in terms of acoustic and thermal insulation. Moreover it has a good adhesion to latex at a very low absorption level, whilst also increasing the comfort and speed of installation. Thanks to its unique blend of polyester and polypropylene staple fibres and our sophisticated machinery we guarantee the highest quality at the most competitive price. Thanks to its unique blend of polyester staple fibres and our sophisticated machinery we can guarantee the highest quality at the most competitive price. Along with the improved aesthetics and touch, our rug underlay brings additional comfort to rugs in terms of acoustic and thermal insulation. Thanks to its unique blend of polyester staple fibres and our sophisticated machinery we can guarantee the highest quality at the most competitive price.

13 Balta Marketing WHERE WE OPERATE Offices, operations & warehouse Captiqs Automotive, Backing, Geotex, Building & Printing Captiqs (Balta Oudenaarde nv) - Industriepark De Bruwaan 4, 9700 Oudenaarde, Belgium T +32 (0) F +32 (0) PP fibre production, PET procurement & QC incoming goods Balta Industries nv - Wakkensteenweg 2, 8710 St-Baafs-Vijve, Belgium T +32 (0) F +32 (0) Warehouse Captiqs Event Industriepark West 43, 9100 Sint-Niklaas, Belgium T +32 (0)