Northstar Group

August 2010

Corporate Presentation

Our background

Established in July 2000, NorthStar has rapidly become a leading global producers of high performance lead-acid batteries for Telecom, UPS and Engine start applications.

The Group employs about 500 persons worldwide with 4 major operations:

Springfield (Missouri, US)

Stockholm (Sweden)

Shanghai (China)

Nasik (India)

Distribution Centers in Panama, Brazil, Dubai, South Africa, Singapore

Our batteries and systems are now operating in more than 120 Countries.

Who we are

We are the fastest growing battery company in the Telecom OEM Segment planning to be No 1 Supplier in 2010.

We are today strategic suppliers for TOP 3 Telecom OEMs

We are more than just a battery company. We also develop and manufacture innovative telecom site solutions to extend battery life and save energy.

Our mission is to provide the Best Total Cost of ownership in all market segments we operate.

Northstar Group Business Structure

Manufacturing

LogisticOperating

Battery Design Advanced Battery design depending on grid condition

Most Advanced Environmental Manufacturing

Sea Transportation to Regional Distribution Centers for cost and

environmental efficiency.Temperature Controlled WarehousingBattery Installation in Efficient

Cooling Cabinet for extended life

Extend Battery Life+

Save Energy

Our Unique Value Proposition

Battery production plant

System Assembly

Distribution center

US

Sweden

Dubai

India

China

Singapore

BrazilSouth Aftrica

Panama

Global Operations

10 years Design float LifeHigh Cyclic performance

Range : 13ah – 170ah

Telecom Products Range

AGM

Silver Technology

PSOC Cyclic PerformanceSpecially Designed for Unstable GridRange 84-142ah

AGM

Blue Technology

OPZV

Solar Technology

Deep Cycle PerformanceDesigned for Off grid

Range : 200-2000aH

Stable Grid

Unstable Grid

Off Grid

AGM

Red Technology

15 years Design float LifePure Lead TechnologySpecially design for Stable gridRange : 50ah - 180ah

A complete range of telecom site solutions to extend battery life and save energy

Outdoor Solutions Indoor Solutions

SiteStar Cabinets

• High Efficiency Climate Solution

• Up to 95% Power Saving• Double Battery Life• Free Maintenance• Up to 4 Battery Strings• 115V * 230V

• Indoor Rack• Flat pack • AGM or OPZV Version• 19” Rack option

Flat PackINDOOR 12V AGM

INDOOR 2V OPZV

• Deliveries in flat cardboard packs in reinforced packing material.

• Assembly time on site is below 15 minutes.

• No special tools needed

Advanced packing and assembly system

The World most Advanced Telecom Cabinet Manufacturing

Battery Manufacturing, Springfield MO USA

The Most advanced lead-acid battery manufacturing facility in the World• 24 000 m2 / 30 000 m2

• Production capacity 900 000 / 1 200 000 batteries (Tot 2 100 000/ year)

• State-of-the-art battery manufacturing plants

• The latest in robotic processing and manufacturing technology

• The latest in computer-controlled monitoring equipment, with 24 / 7 active monitoring

• Most Environmentally Advanced Battery Plant– Waste-water systems. The water is cleaner leaving the plant then coming in– PVC liners beneath all floor areas, ensuring no ground contamination– Environmental medal from State of Missouri

SGF 1, Built 2000, expansions 2004&2006 SGF 2, Built 2008-2009, opened August 2009

The Worlds most advanced Battery manufacturing

80,000 CFM Baghouse to draw lead dust from operations

Two more 60,000 CFM Baghouses to draw lead dust from operations

10,000 CFM Baghouse to draw lead dust from Oxide Storage room and delivery

Springfield II - Advanced Air Handling System

Oxide Storage Silos. Room has epoxy coated floor, drains tied to WWT for wash down and a rubber membrane underneath the 14” concrete slab all to ensure that no contaminants ever get to the environment.

Waste Water Treatment and Acid Mix Room. Room has epoxy coated floor, drains tied to WWT for wash down and a rubber membrane underneath the concrete slab all to ensure that no contaminants ever get to the environment. Berm wall to help contain acid should there ever be a spill.

Waste Water Treatment and Gound Contamination Preventing

NorthStar is awarded ‘Choose Environmental Excellence’ due to the world class environmental design in 2004. The new “Springfield 2” is equipped with more advanced procedures.