1. Radford Yarn Technologies Ltd 3 May 2010 Mick Ingram General Manager Business Thinking and Energy Options Case Study at: © 2010 Radford Yarn Technologies Ltd

2. Foundations Promote felted yarn Clearly differentiate our products Produce products that are varied technically demanding, well styled (market leaders) Seek to establish long term business relationships Build a staff base that is technically competent, has a ‘can do’ attitude, are flexible and in approach & enthusiastic Business Goals: © 2010 Radford Yarn Technologies Ltd

3. Baseline Activities Product development Specialised products Market responsiveness (including Environmental conditions) All fully supported by a belief that continuous improvement is critical to business survival Business is focused on: © 2010 Radford Yarn Technologies Ltd

4. Case Study - Requirements Process Energy required for: Heating water and felting liquor Drying felted yarn in a controlled manner © 2010 Radford Yarn Technologies Ltd

5. Case Study - Considerations Considerations for Process Energy included: Capital, cost of running Simple to operate - Auto-run Reliable - Boiler technology advances Source fuel freely available Sustainability impact © 2010 Radford Yarn Technologies Ltd

6. Case Study – Winning combination Cost effective Ease of use Market and company ethos fit Regulation Compliance Wood pellets measure up for us Business & Operational criteria :Energy use criteria : Renewable ECan Clean Air ETS Emission Trading considerations Carbon footprint © 2010 Radford Yarn Technologies Ltd

7. Case Study – Benefits & Recognition Supreme winner of EECA Awards 2009 EECA Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority Wood pellets & HDG Boiler supplied by Nature’s Flame Renewable fuel from Solid Energy Reduced energy costs Reduced carbon footprint Hassle free running Benefits: Recognition: © 2010 Radford Yarn Technologies Ltd