BUSINESS DIVISONAL-KO PLAST

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Alois Kober GmbH is founded in Kötz / Germany

Alois Kober AG acquires share in the company, now named „Enzler & Co.“

Expansion is completed

Merger with Alois Kober GmbH, Vehicle Technology Division in Kleinkötz

Founding of plastics processing company by Herbert Enzler, Sr.

Full takeover by Alois Kober AG; new corporate name „AL-KO Enzler GmbH“

Groundbreaking for expansion and modernization

Expansion of production plant with innovative and advanced machine technologies

1931 1984 1995 1999

1959 1987 1997 2008

80 yearsAL-KO

2011

Investment in state-of-the-art twin-sheet tech-nology

2013

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CONTENT

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AL-KO – Quality for life ..................................... 04 – 05

Our Mission Statement ..................................... 06 – 07

Production / Twin Sheet ..................................... 08 – 09

Transport Trays ................................................. 10 – 11

Technical Packaging .......................................... 12 – 13

Technical Components ...................................... 14 – 15

AL-KO Product Development ............................. 16 – 17

Research and Development ................................ 18 – 19

Know-how from decades of

manufacturing experience

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PLASTICS TECHNOLOGIESNew products achieve lasting market success only if generated through in-depth research and development. Keeping that in mind, we search for trailblazing innovations and new approaches in vacuum thermoforming of thermoplastic resins each and every day to move forward to new frontiers. As one of Germany's biggest manufacturers of thermoformed products, we have firmly established our position as specialists for eye-pleasing, highly functional components and process-friendly transport trays made from plastics. Our goal is to offer dependable supply of technically advanced products and therefore strengthen the market position of our customers. Utilizing wide-ranging resources, we provide solu-tions to your problems with minimum turnaround time.

VISIONS

WE SHAPE YOUR

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AL-KO QUALITY FOR LIFE

VEHICLE TECHNOLOGYOur products and accessories ensure your safety and comfort on the road. Whether used in motorhomes, RV's, caravans, commercial vehicles or specialty trailers, they provide the basis for a pleasant ride.

GARDEN + HOBBYWe develop and manufacture innovative gardening equipment. Combining con-vincing technology and performance with eye-pleasing design, our products satisfy highest demands.

AIR TECHNOLOGYOur ventilation and air conditioning com-po nents as well as exhaust systems ensure highest energy efficiency, outstanding hygiene and maximum convenience – that is what makes us stand out from other suppliers.

AL-KO: THE COMPANY AND THE BRANDSafety, convenience and pleasure are important factors which enhance our everyday lives and activities. These are the exact attributes which make up our identity expressed by the AL-KO brand as well as all of our products. This holds true for all AL-KO business sectors including vehicle technology, garden + hobby and air technology.

We live and breathe quality! Everything we do is driven by one key purpose - improving the quality of life of our customers. Hence, our corporate slogan: "Quality for Life".

We pave the way for a problem-free holiday and a relaxed return home.

We create more enthusiasm in your garden.

We create healthy air in your surroun-dings and improve air conditions.

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As one of Germany’s leading thermoforming processors we offer customers expert applications engineering, technical know-how from over 45 years’ manufacturing ex-perience, rapid execution within predefined timelines and consistently high quality backed by strict material and process QC.

AL-KO Plastics Technology Division plant

in Ichenhausen / Germany

OUR MISSION STATEMENTAL-KO Kunststofftechnik is the specialist for functional and aesthe-tically designed components and process-friendly part trays made of plastics. We strengthen the market position of our customers – many of whom are already market leaders – with innovative solutions and high-value products.

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TEAMWORK AND SYNERGIESI Secure supply and reliability from

AL-KO KOBER GROUPI We enjoy transforming customers’ ideas

into realityI Recognizing market requirements, we

respond with cutting-edge, innovative solutions

I Synergy effects within the corporate group in areas such as automotive technology, suspension- and industrial components

MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGY LINE-UPI 11 thermoforming machines ranging in size from

1000 x 700 mm up to 3000 x 1500 mm, all machine sizes available 2x

I Twin-sheet thermoforming line 2600 x 1400 mmI 2 Roll-feed thermoforming machines with positive

pressure moulds for sheet thicknesses in the range 0.25 – 3.0 mm

I 8 State-of-the-art CNC milling stations and milling robots up to 3000 x 1500 mm

I R + D expertise with advanced tooling fabrication resources and rapid prototyping

POST-PROCESSING AND ASSEMBLYI Assembly of system componentsI 2-component adhesive technologiesI Ultrasonic weldingI Lacquer coats for eye-pleasing appearanceI Specialized connector technologiesI Milling of contoured surfaces

ORDER PROCESSING AND LOGISTICSI Efficient execution of all processes from order accep-

tance to deliveryI Customers' logistics requirements are satisfied in their

entirety I AL-KO production planning (SAP supported) ensures

precisely controlled processing time and reliable com-pliance with delivery deadlines

I Optimum logistics: a win-win situation for the custo-mer as well as for AL-KO

THE SPECIALISTS FOR TECHNICAL COMPONENTS MADE FROM PLASTICS

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Twin-Sheet handling tray

PRODUCTION /TWIN SHEET

The TWIN SHEET system offers a forming area of 2,600 x 1,400 milli-metres. This process allows greater design freedom and different ma-terial colours on the inner and outer side of the components.

The following areas of application are possible:I Double-walled part carrier for heavy componentsI Lightweight components made of fibre-reinforce thermoplastics

with high strength

Special features:I High-pressure thermoformingI Compression moulding of composite materialsI Processing fibre-reinforced plastics and organic sheet

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Cross-section of Parob twin-sheet handling tray

GEISS T9 twin-sheet thermoforming machine

Tray for switch assemblies

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TRANSPORT TRAYSFOR EFFICIENT HANDLING

EWPS system VDA 4503 Transport tray

Inserts for small-load containers (SLC's)

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FOR SAFE TRANSPORTSimply stated, the essence of automated manufacturing processes is being in the right place at the right time. Knowledgeable support and expertly designed systems smooth the way towards this goal. Our transport trays ensure safe transport with exact part positioning. The result: problem-free manufacturing.

Our Expertise – Your Benefit:I Process optimizationI Suitable for automated or manual useI Secure transportI Reduced defect rates due to precise positioning of

parts carriedI Outer mould modules available in wide range of

dimensionsI Performance proven by in-house vibration testing

and testing by independent institutes (SKZ, VDZ, Bureau Veritas etc.)

I System partnershipsI Member of VDA CoC Packaging Council

TECHNICAL PACKAGINGFOR HIGH-VALUE PRODUCTS

Tray for bellows part

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Tray for optical fibre supports Covered tray for batteries

TAILOR-MADE TRAYS – EFFICIENT HANDLINGThe more valuable the contents, the more important the packaging! Our thermoformed packaging provides opti-mum protection for high-value products – in transport, pre-sentations and retail POS displays.

One-way packaging for printed circuit boards

Our Expertise – Your Benefit:I One-way or returnable versions availableI Single packaging for produkction transport presentation retail POS

I Applications advice – design – development – sample fabrication – series production with single-source responsibility

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TECHNICAL COMPONENTSFUNCTIONALITY AND EYE-CATCHING DESIGN

Interior door panel of mobile crane

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Interior door panel of mobile crane Innovative assembly station

PRECISELY DIMENSIONED SYSTEM COMPONENTSOur custom-engineered housings and components for high-end machines and industrial equipment meet strictest specifications for dimensional tolerances and precise fit. They are available with any desired surface texturing and special contours.

Adhesive application in fabrication

Our Expertise – Your Benefit:I Unique selling points provided by design

and aesthetic appearanceI New application sectors opened up by

customized resin-specific propertiesI Wide range of surface textures and contour

geometries availableI Ready-to-use system componentsI Lightweight design

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AL-KO KOBER GROUPPRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

AL-KO Backpack

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AL-KO mudguards AL-KO ceiling air heater

THERMOFORMED PARTS FOR A PLEASANT RIDEUniquely designed and precisely dimensioned, our panels, cladding and protective covers are used in a variety of interior and exterior applications in vehicles of all types. Their outstanding functionality and superb resin quality ensure maximum safety.

AL-KO cladding / cover for trailer drawbar

Our Expertise – Your Benefit:I Joint development in all steps up to and including

the finished systemI Synergy effects with other operations in the

AL-KO KOBER GROUPI Unified key account management within the

corporate groupI Ready-to-use assemblies (plastic parts, pneumatic

springs, metal frames)I Speedy in-house part development with rapid

proto typingI Injection moulding and single-sheet and twin-sheet

thermoforming processes available at AL-KO with broad variety of equipment and expertise

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTEXPERTISE INPLASTICS TECHNOLOGIES

AL-KO tooling fabrication facility

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FDM station for rapid prototyping Diversity without limits

3D-CAD design with SolidWorks software

I Rapid prototyping by FDM process 500 x 600 x 500 mm

I In-house prototype and sample production

I Fabrication of aluminium moulds with state-of-the-art tooling manufacturing equipment of AL-KO KOBER GROUP

I In-house production of customer-specific equipment and devices

OUR EXPERTISEI Synergies with AL-KO Automotive R + D

Europe

I Cooperation with accredited independent test institutes including SKZ, VDZ, Bureau Veritas

I ISO 9001:2008 certified

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