SERVING THE MILITARY FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS

SERVING THE MILITARY FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS

Contents ATLAS AND THE MILITARY p2 Contents p3 Contact information p4 A Proven Track Record p5 Overview p6 Portfolio of Services p7 Highlights at a Glance p8 Refurbishment and Repair p9 TML p10 Nationwide Coverage p11 Crane & Excavator Showcase page two

Atlas Cranes UK Ltd Commercial Director: Jim Smith ATLAS AND THE MILITARY Contact Information Financial Director: Jackie Kilcoyne Military Products Support Manager: Paul Waddington T: +44 (0) 1274 654317 E: paul.waddington@atlasgmbh.com National Service Manager: Andrew Taylor Technical Manager: Bryan Flintham UK Headquarters Newhouse Industrial Estate Newhouse Motherwell Scotland ML1 5RY National Sales & Service Facility Wharfedale Road Euroway Trading Estate Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 6SL Atlas Cranes UK Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Maschinen GmbH page three

A proven track record since 1968 Over 2,500 cranes and excavators supplied since 1968 Design, manufacture, fitting, service and support direct from one source In-depth knowledge, advice and technical expertise from a dedicated team Crane and component refurbishment from specially designed workshops Product excellence, performance and reliability from the industry experts Nationwide service and support network page four

Overview Innovation in research and product design, investment in people and products, and total commitment to support and after sales service have firmly established Atlas as one of the world s leading suppliers of loader cranes cranes with a reputation for reliability, performance and unrivalled whole-of-life costs. The predominant brand in the UK commercial market, the company is also a major supplier of specialist loader cranes to the military and can point to an exceptional record of success stretching back to 1968. Since then the company has supplied more than 2,300 military cranes, for a variety of different applications, many of which are expected to remain in active service until 2036. Headed by a dedicated military product support manager with 25 years of experience, the company operates a specialist division with its own dedicated fitting facilities and specially trained service engineers. This team prides itself on the long-term relationships and the close rapport it has with its military customers. Supplying this exacting market requires a range of knowledge, technical competence and on the ground support that is well beyond the ordinary. Atlas recognises this fact and has long enjoyed a reputation for being flexible and responsive to the particular needs of this unique sector. Typical of this approach is the provision of a complete refurbishment service for military cranes and individual crane components to maximise both working life and operational performance. It all adds up to a company whose customers, both commercial and military, can enjoy the security and confidence that comes from dealing with a single, highly responsive and totally committed source. A manufacturer that has long time experience of supplying cost-effective solutions that deliver real benefits both in theatre and financial. page five

Portfolio of Services Atlas is the only company in the loader crane sector where you can deal direct with the manufacturer on all fronts nationwide sales, service, spares and training. Commitment Dedicated military manager and engineers Custom built test facility for cranes Advice and Information Technical information and guidance Bespoke design Project management Demonstrations and trials Manufacturing Modern, state-of-the-art production facilities Strict control of materials and manufacturing processes Rigid system of tests and inspections Compliance with quality assurance standards Service Nationwide service and support Centralised customer support facility Systemised call tracking Fully equipped mobile workshops Atlas Engineers Factory trained Training reviewed and updated regularly Fully conversant with LOLER requirements Supported by experienced service controllers/ supervisors Support OEM spare parts Repair and refurbishment contracts Professional ALLMI training Knowledge of military documentation Experience of military codification Dedicated customer service delivered nationally and internationally in support of the military page six

Highlights at a glance 1968 Atlas begins supplying cranes for military applications. Company secures contract for 333 3001/66 cranes for the Alvis Stalwart FV623. They remain in service for more than 25 years. Subsequent order placed for enhanced version known simply as FV623 MK2. 1984 Atlas wins contract to manufacture and supply 333 6500 EA12 recovery crane top hampers (RV) for FODEN 6 x 6 MAN chassis cabs. 1991 Atlas supplies 81 6000 M8 cranes to the UK MOD for the tank recovery programme. 1994 Sees start of contract to supply 48 5003 M5 cranes to the UK MOD for bridge launching vehicles. 1997 Atlas wins contract to completely refurbish the MOD s model 6000 M8 cranes at its Bradford facility. Contract is expected to run until 2035. 1998 Company begins supplying a total of 73 390.1 M1 cranes to the US Marines. 2006 Atlas takes order for 288 6002 recovery vehicle top hampers (RV) for free issue on MAN SX45 chassis cabs. This unit can be adapted to fit any suitable truck chassis from any manufacturer. Contract is ongoing. 2009 Company supplies 33 TML 240.2e A2 units and 71 SLDT 105.2 A1L units to UK MOD. 2010 Fitted to fully armoured tipper chassis cabs, Atlas supplies 12 165.2 cranes to another of the UK MOD s preferred vehicle manufacturers. page seven

Refurbishment and Repair From complete cranes to power packs, rams, valve blocks and other major hydraulic components, Atlas provides a comprehensive refurbishment service using skilled engineers based in its UK workshops. The company is currently undertaking a number of refurbishment contracts as part of its total solution for the military. The resource is designed to maximise the working life and financial viability of all Atlas cranes supplied to this all-important sector. page ten

Truck Mounted Loader (TML) The Truck Mounted Loader (TML) contract is typical of the way in which Atlas works with the MOD s preferred vehicle suppliers. This contract called for the supply of 104 cranes which started to come into service in September 2009. Scope: 33 x TML 240.2e A2 and 71 SLDT 105.2 A1L cranes Chassis: Iveco 6x6 Trakker Lifting capacity: Up to 6 tonnes Controls: Included on vehicle, plus remote control pack Expected life span: 17 years Potential uses: - Loading of pallets on to MGB trailers - Boats on to cradles - Lifting of concrete slabs - Splitting BR90 tank bridges for inspection, building and replacement panels - ISO container handling page eleven

Nationwide Coverage National customer support facility Centralised call tracking Complete nationwide coverage Modern fleet of mobile workshops Specialist work at height platforms London-based rapid response unit Regional workshop facilities Comprehensive spare parts service page ten

Crane and Excavator Showcase Foden Recovery 6500EA12/1 CRARRV unit with 6000M8 crane BR90 with 5003M5 crane MAN Recovery unit with 600.2 crane SLDT(P) with 165M1 crane Atlas 140W excavator Folded 165M1 crane fitted to SLDT(P) Camouflaged CRARRV with 6000M8 crane page eleven

SERVING THE MILITARY FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS Newhouse Industrial Estate, Motherwell, Scotland ML1 5RY Telephone: 08444 99 66 88 Option 3 Email: atlasuk@atlasgmbh.com Atlas Cranes UK Ltd Services and product specifications may change without notice June 2011