Robust wireless solutions for industrial environments Customer name/event

Our Business Concept Åkerströms develops and markets robust wireless products for demanding industrial environments Together with our partners we create solutions that increases our customers efficiency and profitability

Åkerströms at a glance Our focus is wireless solutions for industrial environments Complete portfolio of RF-products and solutions More than installations of wireless industrial products Headquarters in Björbo, Sweden Own subsidiaries in Denmark and USA About 65 employees Strong Nordic presence and a global reach through a network of partners in Europe and in the US

Company was founded by Anders Åkerström First radio remote control for cranes First radio remote control for industrial doors First system for wireless data transmission Developed the first wireless rugged computer with IEEE The first installation of radio remote control of locomotives Long experience in industrial environments

Four product areas Forklift truck computers Radio remote controls for locomotives Radio remote controls for cranes/overhead cranes Door opening systems

Åkerströms business highlights 2005 Add highlights applicable to your customer… Launch of the 6th generation of Trux, our robust series of forklift truck computers. Launch of the new Radio Remote Control series Jupiter and Mercury.

Åkerströms product core values Quality –Rigid design verification, solid and fulfillment of specifications Reliability –Optimized performance in relation to targeted functionality and careful component selection Design –Ergonomics, slimness based on process knowledge Service –Full technical support and additional service offers

Quality and reliability Products designed out of the demands from the heavy industry ISO 9001:2000 certified since 1993 Externally approved products

External testing and certifications Certifications/approvals –FCC, UL & CE in cooperation with external institutes –Even small alterations at least passing self certified tests Control of complete design –Material choice –Fastenings –Absorbers –Radiation

Four product areas Forklift truck computers Radio remote controls for locomotives Radio remote controls for industrial applications Door opening systems

Remotus – Increases precision and safety Radio remote controls for construction cranes, overhead cranes, hoists and professional vehicles Optimizes the work force involved in the task at hand Improves precision, e.g. in construction and material handling Increases safety when lifting heavy equipment

Locomote – Efficiency at the shunting yard Start, run, and stop locomotives using radio remote control The shunting is safer and more efficient compared to manual shunting that demands at least two persons. Minimizes risk for musculoskeletal injuries, risk for accidents, and risk for slipping. Gives you full access to all locomotives from the control tower

Sesam – Simplifies operations Slim Radio remote controls Eliminates the need of getting out of vehicles when opening doors Remote controls virtually anything that changes in state or moves, eg lights and levers in loading docks and warehouses Automates simple to complex operations

Trux – Streamlines warehouse logistics Increases throughput in order picking. Reduces picking errors Enables optimized use of warehouse space Increases productivity without extra personnel or forklift trucks Reduces the mileage on forklift trucks in the warehouse

Trux – Increases productivity in production Enables optimized supply chain management Increases traceability on parts in production Reduces errors due to human factors Reduces the mileage on forklift trucks in production

Service, Support & Training Service, support and training is offered either by Åkerstroms or by one of our business partners. The services are: Site survey Installation Configuration Extended warranty Preventive Maintenance Extended telephone support Express service Replacement service Rental Leasing Product education Technical training

Åkerströms organization CEO Sales Trux Inc Sales Denmark Sales RRCSales Trux Product Management R&DService & After sales Administration, Supply Management, IT Quality Market Communication

Sales channels A clear partner strategy 80% of Swedish sales through partners 100% of international sales through partners Close co-operation with OEM-manufacturers

Åkerströms Holding AB Åkerströms Björbo AB Åkerströms Denmark Åkerströms Trux AB Åkerströms Trux Inc Åkerströms legal organization

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