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MEMBER OF THE SAS GROUPA first introduction of……..

- a subsidiary of SAS -

MEMBER OF THE SAS GROUPThe Content…..

1 RampSnake - Background and History

2 RampSnake - Our Vision and Mission

3 RampSnake - Safety

4 RampSnake - Systems Today

5 RampSnake - The product – functionality and benefits

MEMBER OF THE SAS GROUP

• Loading/unloading of narrow body aircraft is hard work causing

problems for the people involved (shoulders, knees, backs)

Workload per man per shift Average 5.5 tons, summer > 9 tons

• Not much has been done in this area in comparison with cabin,

cockpit, etc.

• Occupational Health and Safety issues are on top of the agenda in

Scandinavia, UK (HSE) and the USA (OSHA). – The authorities

demand improvements of work conditions in this area. SAS agrees.

Max lifting in the cargo hold 1.5 tons. Legislation shortly!

Background and history

• SAS + The union starts a joint study in early 1998 in co-operation with an external design company, CPH Industrial Design

MEMBER OF THE SAS GROUPBackground and history

The project is formally initiated with CPH Industrial Design. SAS decides to take all costs.

Q4 1998

Q3 1999

Q1 2000

Q4 2000

Q2 2001

Q3 2001

First model ready. Tests are promising. SAS decides to invest heavily in the further development.Patent application in Denmark (January)

Non Vehicle Prototype ready. Close to 100% proof of concept. SAS realises that this concept could be of interest to others.

SAS Board of Directors decides to establish a 100% owned company taking care of the further activities. RampSnake Inc. is bornDanish patent awarded – no comments / corrections


Designers3 - 20

GSE & Safety Experts at SAS

Users at SAS30 + Baggage Handlers and Loadmasters

Steering Committee Method of working

• High degree of user - involvement

Frequent user seminars and daily contacts in periods

The Project

MEMBER OF THE SAS GROUPSAS Case Study

• Environmental and Occupational Safety & Health

• Aircraft damages

• Delayed and lost bags

• Baggage-loading/ Turn-around-times

• Manpower savings

• Aircraft in-plane systems & ground support equipment reductions

• Employer moral obligations

• Legislation for weight limitations in respect of manual handling

• Taking these parameters in account – it was found out that……

• ....one single RampSnake would save more than USD 140.000 per year for SAS

• Environmental and Occupational Safety & Health

• Aircraft damages

• Delayed and lost bags

• Baggage-loading/ Turn-around-times

• Manpower savings

• Aircraft in-plane systems & ground support equipment reductions

• Employer moral obligations

• Legislation for weight limitations in respect of manual handling

• Taking these parameters in account – it was found out that……

• ....one single RampSnake would save more than USD 140.000 per year for SAS


To develop, design and provide User Driven Ground Support Equipment for enhancing the working environment - inside aircraft cargo compartments - on the ramp - beside the aircraft - - in the baggage sorting room

To develop, design and provide User Driven Ground Support Equipment for enhancing the working environment - inside aircraft cargo compartments - on the ramp - beside the aircraft - - in the baggage sorting room

The “Vision and Mission” Philosophy



Loader Safety +Loader Safety +Airline Savings +Airline Savings +

Ground Handler Satisfaction +Ground Handler Satisfaction +

The “Vision and Mission” Formula

= SafeGood

Business


Manual handling of baggage and cargo accounts for 46% of the $3,000,000,000 USD incident and accident costs burdening the commercial aviation industry.

$1.5 Billion Pain

A very costly exercise

( HSE - Health & Safety Executive - Research, UK)

MEMBER OF THE SAS GROUPA $1.5 Billion Impact On Profits

The four most hazardous working areas in respect of manual handling in the Aviation Industry.

Inside aircraft cargo compartments

On the ramp by the baggage cart

In the baggage sorting area

At the check-in desk (The Americas)

MEMBER OF THE SAS GROUPA $1.5 Billion Impact On Profits

According to an ARTEX survey of 32 major companies worldwide who employ baggage handlers, the three highest risks for injury are: (ARTEX - The Air Transport Section within the US National Safety Council)

Stacking bags inside narrow-body aircraft

Pushing bags in narrow-body aircraft

Transferring baggage directly into narrow-body aircraft


Problems to keep up with loading times?

Lost and delayed baggage and cargo?

Missed transfers?

Increased damage to the aircraft and ground equipment?

Too much loading equipment. In the aircraft and on the ground?

Escalation of back-injuries. Increased workers compensation costs?

Legislation in respect of manual handling?

Problems to keep up with loading times?

Lost and delayed baggage and cargo?

Missed transfers?

Increased damage to the aircraft and ground equipment?

Too much loading equipment. In the aircraft and on the ground?

Escalation of back-injuries. Increased workers compensation costs?

Legislation in respect of manual handling?

MEMBER OF TH SAS GROUP

The ever-increasing pressure from carriers and alliances to shorten turn-around-times is impacting on how you performThe ever-increasing pressure from carriers and alliances to shorten turn-around-times is impacting on how you perform

Industry bottle necks & threats


The ever-increasing length of cargo holds ...Combined lengths of forward and aft cargo compartments

737-700

757-300

737-600

737-800

737-900

12.1 meters12.1 meters (477 inches)





737-400 9.3 meters9.3 meters (367 inches)

757-200 10.1 meters10.1 meters (398 inches)

Industry bottle necks & threats

MEMBER OF THE SAS GROUPIATA AHM 695

Manual handling of baggage and material is the primary cause of personnel injuries and workers compensation premiums. This is in addition to causing damage to the baggage, material and aircraft.

IATA Airport Handling Manual IATA Airport Handling Manual


Working in a coal mine 1754

Systems Yesterday

The Human Manual Loading SystemThe Human Manual Loading System


Working in a narrow body aircraft 2002

Systems Today

The Human Manual Loading SystemThe Human Manual Loading System



The “One Size Fits All” Loading Device. - Handles aircraft from 50 - 200 seats. - Reaches cargo door sill heights up to 290 cm. - Extension length 8 m inside the a/c cargo hold. - Loading speed adjustable up to 0,75 m per second.

Side Lifter

QTB Belt

(Quick Transfer Baggage)

Rear Lifter (with control panel)

Extension platform

(a/c docking unit)

Front Lifter

(with control panel)

8 m

8 m

Modular telescopic unit inside boom & chassis

The Product. How does it work?….

MEMBER OF THE SAS GROUPThe Product. How does it work?….

Side Lifter

Control Panels (left & right) Rear Lifter

Control Panels (left & right)

Front Lifter

The “One Size Fits All” Loading Device. - Handles aircraft from 50 - 200 seats. - Reaches cargo door sill heights up to 290 cm. - Extension length 8 m inside the a/c cargo hold. - Loading speed adjustable up to 0,75 m per second.


Ground Handlers / Loaders Safety forums IATA, ARTEX, EAGOSH etc

Airframe Manufacturers Airports - Authorities

Airlines

Who will benefit


Reduces amount of damaged bagsReduces amount of lost bags, due to short conx.

Yields potential for reducing manpower and fuel consumptionReplaces conventional belt loaders and in-plane mechanized loading systems

Reduces the load of the Ramp personnel with minimum 85%.Reduces aircraft damages.

Loads and unloads faster than conventional belly loading methods.

Health / Safety

Pax Satisfaction

CostLeadtime

The benefits

MEMBER OF THE SAS GROUPReady to go….


MEMBER OF THE SAS GROUPTalk Of The Town

”I have seen the RampSnake in operation at Copenhagen Airport – an amazing technical wonder, that eliminates the occupational lifting hazards when loading and offloading aircraft. Arbeidstilsynet (Danish OSHA) has for many years now been focused on this particular environmental occupational problem. With the introduction of RampSnake, this problem will soon be a thing of the past. The RampSnake Project is an example of how tough legislative demands to improve the working environment, can bring about innovative technical solutions”

H. Elo Petersen, Executive VP – Arbejdstilsynet (Danish OSHA)


"After nearly 3 months of testing in snow, rain and foul winter weather in Copenhagen all I can say is: No aircraft damages and no delays due to RampSnake. It is surprisingly easy to handle and has been well received among the super users, who regard it as a very effective tool for reducingthe load on their shoulders." John Gronemann, Manager SAS Ramp Operations - Copenhagen Airport


"RampSnake is a success!RampSnake has been tested for some months now, and has proven to be a great success. Vi are really looking forward to receiving more of them. Within 2 years, we will have all units (approx. 150 units in all Scandinavia) which are aimed for KR-B (Copenhagen Airport). This will cut down the workload by 75%. It will be marvellous being able to say goodbye to many work related injuries.”Press Information from The Workers Union at SAS


"Rampsnake is so very revolutionary that I believe there will be many skeptics and they are the people who will need the most convincing.

The potential market for it is huge, especially in areas of the world that has sound and effective OS & H legislationNorman HogwoodGround Safety InvestigatorAir New Zealand


”I have been in the airline industry for 21 years and in the safety field for the last 8 years. I can say that I have never seen a more revolutionary product related to ramp safety in those 21 years.”

Pat KarolManager, Corporate Safety and Compliance Delta Air Lines


"It is high time that something is happening in the industry with regards to bulk loading/handling. Judging by the sound of your product it appears you will not be needing much encouragement as you have hit it right on the nail.

Well done."

John MashavaManager Ground SafetySouth African Airways


"I am totally convinced it will bring a great break-through within our industry. I already informed my board about this project. So I do hope to ask for a presentation for our board-people in the very near future as there is also quite an interest to be one of your first (or the first) customer in Germany and Spain."

Michael LindhofStation Manager FRAAcciona Airport services


"If the RampSnake holds up to work on the ramp I feel we have a solution to the ergonomics issues for narrow body planes."

Bill CarlyonSafety, Health & Environmental AffairsBoeing Commercial Aviation Services


"The concept of the Ramp Snake has been elusive for many years and I am glad to hear that somebody has finally come up with a workable solution.This is very interesting. We've all talked about the need for such a beast.”

Craig ReisackerAir Rap - (Airbus US Consultant)

MEMBER OF THE SAS GROUPThis is what´s it all about

Lifting!Carrying!Lowering!Creeping!Crouching!Twisting!Stretching!

Simply guide and directthe cargo flow!

www.rampsnake.com

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