1. G. Snow, University of Nebraska Lamar, Colorado 22 October 2005 An Interested Polyethylene Rotational Molding Container Vendor in Lincoln, Nebraska http://www.snydernet.com 4 manufacturing locations

2. G. Snow, University of Nebraska Lamar, Colorado 22 October 2005 Snyder Tanks are molded with a variety of polyethylene materials, including FDA and NSF 61 approved high-density (HDLPE) and cross-linked high-density (XLPE) resins. Auger was in contact with Snyder Industries previously G. Snow and D. Claes visited Snyder’s sales office and manufacturing plant twice in September Discussions and tour with Lincoln manager Stan Lukow

3. G. Snow, University of Nebraska Lamar, Colorado 22 October 2005 Tanks both smaller and larger than the standard Auger south tank

4. G. Snow, University of Nebraska Lamar, Colorado 22 October 2005 Snyder Industries routinely produces containers with odd shapes and features using a wide variety of custom molds Well-engineered lifting lugs

5. G. Snow, University of Nebraska Lamar, Colorado 22 October 2005 Spray-on Urethane Coating for Thermal Insulation … a costly proposition, according to Snyder manager

6. G. Snow, University of Nebraska Lamar, Colorado 22 October 2005 Manufacturing Plant in Lincoln

7. G. Snow, University of Nebraska Lamar, Colorado 22 October 2005 Example of custom mold and rotating support Rotate

8. G. Snow, University of Nebraska Lamar, Colorado 22 October 2005 Rotate about other axis Example of custom mold and rotating support

9. G. Snow, University of Nebraska Lamar, Colorado 22 October 2005 Example of two-mold support Oven large enough to make 2 Auger tanks at once Oven entrance

10. G. Snow, University of Nebraska Lamar, Colorado 22 October 2005 Air and Water Cooling Station Cooling vents

11. G. Snow, University of Nebraska Lamar, Colorado 22 October 2005 Truck and Rail transportation available

12. G. Snow, University of Nebraska Lamar, Colorado 22 October 2005 547 Miles from Lincoln to Lamar Colorado Nebraska Kansas Lincoln Lamar Interstate 80 2-lane road By-pass Fort Collins, Denver

13. G. Snow, University of Nebraska Lamar, Colorado 22 October 2005 Snyder Industries: Operates 24/7 when in production Is used to meeting tolerances worked out between company and client engineers Is used to large quantity orders – they didn’t blink at 1600+ tanks Is used to meeting production deadlines Is used to remote deliveries Is located in the backyard of an Auger collaborating institution – the University of Nebraska Is interested in further discussions with the Auger Observatory Summary