company profile 2010

GTrans International Pty Ltd, GPO Box 5351, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA 3001 Tel: +61-(0)-414 513 903

[email protected] www.gtrans.com.au

Copyright © GTrans Interntational Pty Ltd, 2008-2010 ACN: 60 108 453 354

- A COMPANY PROFILE –

GTRANS INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD

AUSTRALIA

“MANUFACTURER OF PRECISION BUILT MODEL SHIPS AND AIRCRAFT “

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 2

ABOUT GTRANS INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD 3

PRODUCT AREAS

OCEAN 4

OCEAN LINER AND MERCHANT VESSEL MODELS 5

NAVAL VESSEL MODELS 6

PRIVATELY-OWNED AND CUSTOM-BUILT MODELS 7

20CM PRESENTATION SHIP MODELS 8

AIR 9

AIRLINER DESK TOP MODELS 10

AIRFORCE AND NAVAL FLEET AIR ARM „WARBIRD‟ MODELS 11

PRIVATELY-OWNED AND CUSTOM BUILT AIRCRAFT MODELS 12

NATURAL STAINED AIRCRAFT MODELS 13

AIR SCHOOL TRAINING MODELS, TAILS, DICE AND THE UNUSUAL 14

COMPANY POLICIES

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL COMPLIANCE AND CHARITY SUPPORT 15

MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE 16

DELIVERY, PACKAGING, FREIGHT AND INSURANCE 17

PRICING 18

TESTIMONIALS 19

NOTES 20

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GTRANS INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD

At GTrans International (GTrans) we are passionate about “Recreating an Experience” to satisfy our customers‟ often intimate knowledge of the „real thing‟. Specialising in the manufacture of scratch-built, precision-scaled, high-quality desk top replicas, we have developed over 200 different model types including: 20th Century ocean liners, merchant ships, naval and privately-owned water craft and in the airborne division, a variety of modern and retro airliner models, airforce and naval fleet air arm aircraft and many more privately-owned planes. Our product development area is constantly creating new and exciting lines to add to our growing inventory. Throughout all manufacturing stages, our rigorous quality assurance procedures ensure that we deliver an authentic and affordable article. Our Company‟s unequalled reputation for precision in manufacture and on-going customer service means that GTrans‟ replica models will last for generations and increase in value over time. GTrans looks forward to „Recreating your Experience’ with one of our fine, handcrafted and timeless pieces and in the meantime we invite you to visit our constantly expanding website at www.gtrans.com.au

John Callander Founder and Managing Director

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ABOUT US

Australian registered company with operations in Australia and S.E Asia employing over 50 qualified and skilled artisans, including a Maritime Architect

Specializes in the production of high-quality handcrafted and hand painted precision-scaled desk top and display models – true works of art!

Undertakes extensive product development utilizing strong linkages with government, corporations, international resources and maritime museums and associations

Has developed a rigorous 12-Milestone Production and Quality Assurance Mechanism to ensure quality and on-time delivery

Highly price-competitive because clients deal directly with the manufacturer

Produces custom-built models and engraved crested plaques for corporate, institutional, government and individual clients

An unequalled reputation in satisfying customers‟ expectations as evidenced by on-going client testimonials

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OCEAN

GTrans nautical display models are precision made following intensive research and the application of defined quality assurance procedures. All models are handcrafted and hand-painted (no decals that chip off over time) using the finest environmentally-friendly raw materials

FOR MORE GO TO WWW.GTRANS.COM.AU

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OCEAN LINERS AND MERCHANT VESSELS

While the romance of an ocean voyage has long passed, enthusiasts still have a love affair with the famous ocean liners that crowded shipping ports around the World in the 30 years immediately following the Second World War. Migration was at its peak over this period and the vessels returning to their home ports became an affordable means of travel for tourists and young adventure seekers alike. If only for a few days and nights or on a month-long voyage, these “floating palaces” provided a temporary escape from reality and life-long friendships were often forged amongst passengers and crew alike.


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NAVAL VESSELS

GTrans supplies naval establishments, current and past naval personnel, museums and private collectors around the World with precision-made contemporary and historical display models. GTrans works closely with naval associations and maritime museums to ensure precision during the manufacturing process and with often intimate knowledge of the „real thing‟, clients become part of the process when invited to comment on photographs sent at strategic stages during the production process. It is one of the reasons customers return to GTrans to add to their collections.


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PRIVATELY-OWNED AND CUSTOM BUILT VESSELS

GTrans manufactures one-off, custom built vessels for boat and super yacht owners, naval establishments, yacht clubs, museums and private collectors around the World. Models can be completed at any scale which is always discussed in detail at the time or ordering.


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20CM PRESENTATION SHIP MODELS

In completing larger scaled models, GTrans develops a hull mould for a smaller more affordable product of the same vessel. All superstructure components are separately hand carved and the product is totally hand-painted to exact livery. These models are 20cm in length and mounted on a single polished mahogany plinth with an engraved nameplate and housed in a high-quality presentation box. Ideal for personal or corporate gifts and you‟ll be amazed at the level of detail for something so small!


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AIR

GTrans‟ Airline Desk Top and Display models are highly sought after by current and former airline employees, airforce personnel, air museums and private collectors around the World. Most clients return for repeat orders because of the Company‟s attention to detail, precision, customer service, competitive prices and on-time delivery. Gtrans‟ models 'stand out' from the rest because they are all handcrafted and fully hand-painted.


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AIRLINER DESKTOP MODELS

GTrans is 'tooled-up' to manufacture models to any scale and has completed aircraft from the retro-age of the 1950s right through to the most modern jet airliner. The Company‟s unequalled precision and customer service gives it that cutting edge when it comes to producing a quality product at a competitive price which is delivered 'on time'. Perhaps this is the reason GTrans‟ Airline Desk Top and Display models are highly sought after by current and retired airline personnel, air museums and private collectors around the World.


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AIRFORCE AND NAVAL FLEET AIR ARM MODELS

GTRANS ‘WARBIRD’ SERIES

GTrans Airforce and Fleet Airarm desk top display models are highly sought after by current and former airforce personnel, air museums and private collectors around the World. Models are manufactured to any scale and the Company‟s attention to detail in applying badging and livery makes our Warbird series really stand out from the rest. GTrans is in an enviable position to manufacture anything from a Tiger Moth of the 1920s through to the most modern jet fighter and can include any serial number and/or squadron crest.


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PRIVATELY-OWNED AIRCRAFT MODELS

GTrans‟ custom-built privately-owned desk-top small aircraft series includes anything from the Cessna range through to the ubiquitous Piper, Gulfstream and Beechcraft models. These provide a lifetime of memories for those who may have commenced their flying careers in one of these small craft and it is why they are ordered by owners of private aircraft, air museums, retailers and collectors around the World.


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NATURAL STAIN AIRCRAFT MODELS

GTrans‟ series of naturally-stained and polished timber aircraft models make an ideal focal point for the bookshelf or desk.


http://www.gtrans.com.au/

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AIR SCHOOL TRAINING MODELS, TAILS, DICE AND

THE UNUSUAL

GTrans‟ is constantly developing new and expanded product ranges to add to its inventory. Our moveable part Air Training Models are being highly sought after by Air Training Schools around the World, our Aircraft Tail Series are becoming increasingly popular and an unusual request for 20cm solid dice further indicates that our production team‟s creativity and inventiveness has now boundaries. Just ask us about an idea or a concept and you‟ll be surprised at our capacity to develop something that more than meets your requirements.

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ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL COMPLIANCE AND

CHARITY SUPPORT

GTrans adheres to a strict policy of using only carefully selected re-cycled hardwood timber products which it sources both locally and globally.

Every component is fully handmade – not a single machine is used in any process so our products can truly be defined as ‘Works of Art’!

The Company meets all local and international social compliance and labour regulations

Having established strong linkages with charitable organizations including Barnardos, Sea Training Schools and Ship Societies, GTrans returns 5 percent of sales generated by these organizations as a donation to continue their good works.

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MANUFACTURING & QUALITY ASSURANCE

Production • Detailed product development using original plans/arrangements, photographs and other graphic imagery to achieve precise scaling, livery and badging • Over 50 qualified model carvers and livery artists including a Maritime Architect • Carefully-selected raw material inputs including recycled, kiln-dried and fumigated mahogany, paint, resins and metal ware • Components ALL handcrafted including ship hulls, superstructures, railings, ladders, aircraft engines, aircraft antennae, armaments – true works of art! • Livery, most badging, crests and flags ALL hand-painted (no decals that rub-off over time) • Involves a number of stages incorporating the uniquely-designed GTrans 12 Milestone Production and Quality Assurance Mechanism • Clients kept fully informed throughout production by way of email contact and photographs to confirm on-going quality and to ensure „on time‟ delivery

Quality Assurance • Each Milestone signed-off after rigorous quality checking by supervisors and independent assessors • Strong linkages with ship and aircraft associations for precision clearance

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DELIVERY, PACKAGING, FREIGHT & INSURANCE

Delivery Times Delivery is determined by production scheduling and will be discussed with the client at the time of ordering. As a rule-of-thumb, the following can be used as a guide: • In-stock Inventory: 2-3 weeks (average 2 weeks) • Larger Detailed Vessels: 3-4 months (average 3 months) • Small Resin vessels: 3-6 weeks (average 3.5 weeks) • Aircraft Models: 3-6 weeks (average 4 weeks) • Other: as discussed

Packaging • Strong custom built wooden packaging for larger vessels • Strong cardboard presentation boxes for smaller resin-moulded vessels • High-density foam and strong cardboard boxes for all aircraft models • Other models are freighted in cardboard or wooden packaging depending on size and fragility

Freight and Insurance A number of freight options are available and will be charged „at cost‟ and added to the GTrans invoice Returns Policy In the unlikely event that products are damaged in transit, GTrans will replace the model upon receipt of the returned article.

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PRICING POLICY & PAYMENT TERMS

All prices are quoted in Australian (AUD) or United States (USD) dollars.

A daily exchange rate is used for conversion to other currencies using Oanda Foreign Exchange Currency Converter at www.oanda.com . For Australian domestic sales, all prices include the mandatory 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST). Overseas sales are GST free.

For importers, wholesalers and retailers, minimum orders and payment terms can be negotiated at the time of ordering, however, generally payment terms for individual clients are as follows: Large custom built model ships: 30% at time of commissioning, 50% on receipt and acceptance of final photographs and 20% on delivery All other custom-built models: 50% at time of commissioning; and 50% on receipt and acceptance of final photos prior to shipment In-stock inventory: 100% at time of order

We accept payment by Mastercard or Visa (for which there is a 1.8% Credit Card fee added to the final price) or a Direct Bank Transfer to the GTrans Account in Australia.

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TESTIMONIALS

Since establishing the company in 2004, GTrans continues to receive highly positive responses from Australian and overseas clients many of whom have placed repeat orders. Our website at www.gtrans.com.au outlines just a few of the many positive comments from new and on-going customers.

Our major customers include corporate, institutional and private collectors around the world. We are proud, in fact, that our client base includes, amongst others: regional and State governments in Australia, airline manufacturers (including Airbus, France) and airline companies, museums, airline pilot associations, airforce and naval associations, household decorator retailers and many private collectors.


http://www.gtrans.com.au/

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