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No more sleepless nights Our long-lasting insecticidal nets keep

you safe and protected.

No more sleepless nights Our long-lasting insecticidal nets keep

you safe and protected.

ContentsOur story 3

Why TANA Netting? 4

DawaPlus® 2.0 performance 5

Shapes and sizes 6

DawaPlus® 2.0 LLIN, Curtain and Sandfly Net 7

DawaPlus® Canopy Hammock 8

Quality management system 9

Production facility 10

Corporate Social Responsibility 11

Clients 12

Malaria is a preventable and treatable disease. Yet every minute a child dies of malaria and more than a billion people remain at risk. At TANA Netting we are committed to improve the lives of people threatened by malaria and other vector-borne diseases by providing cost-effective and high-quality preventive products.

DawaPlus® 2.0 is a long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) recommended by the World Health Organization Pesticide Evaluation Scheme (WHOPES) as a tool for malaria control and prevention.

TANA Netting is part of NRS International, a group of companies that develops and manufactures products for the humanitarian aid, development and public health sectors. We pride ourselves in manufacturing what we sell and adhere to sustainable and ethical business standards throughout our processes and supply chain. DawaPlus® 2.0 is manufactured at our state-of-the-art facility H. Sheikh Noor-ud-Din & Sons, located in Lahore, Pakistan.

Expertise and partnerships

We have an extensive understanding of the needs of our end users and recognize the importance of quality products and solutions. We provide reliable logistical support to our clients from our Dubai head office to ensure the nets reach the beneficiaries as quickly as possible, even in hard-to-reach destinations.

We are actively involved in global programs and partnerships for the improvement of vector control tools, policies, advocacy and program implementation. In addition, we are building partnerships with manufacturers in Africa to fulfil the DawaPlus® legacy of producing nets locally in the world’s malarious regions.

Our products

• DawaPlus® 2.0• DawaPlus® Curtain• DawaPlus® Sandfly Net• DawaPlus® Canopy Hammock.

TANA Netting - Our story

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• We are part of NRS International, a global industry leader in core relief items with extensive textile production expertise.

• We manufacture high quality, WHOPES-recommended DawaPlus® 2.0 insecticide- treated nets.

• We enforce a stringent quality management system at every step of the production process.

• Our DawaPlus® 2.0 nets are made from 100% new polyester with multi-filament yarns knitted to produce a soft and durable net with a high user acceptance.

• The yarns we use are dyed at extrusion, which means they retain their color over the lifetime of the net. DawaPlus® 2.0 is offered in different shapes, sizes and colors.

• We are a reliable, committed partner offering excellent logistical support with the ability to deliver to hard-to-reach destinations.

• We offer forwarded stock positioning in our warehouses, which enables us to serve our clients even faster.

• Our life-saving products are made in our own state-of-the-art production facility.

• We offer a safe and healthy work environment, with fair benefits for the entire staff.

• We are an active partner in the malaria community to combat the disease.

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an integral component of our business model.

Why TANA Netting?

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Malaria Consortium field testingMalaria Consortium in Uganda performed field tests on DawaPlus® 2.0 nets for a period of three years. In 2012, the Consortium published the final results. Among the conclusions drawn, the Consortium confirmed the following:

After 36 months of field use 83.3% (95% CI 65.3– 94.4) of the DawaPlus® 2.0 nets fulfilled theWHOPES criteria for the bioassay test, i.e. the criteria of 80% net survival rate for the WHOPES phase III evaluation were fulfilled.

DawaPlus® 2.0

Biological efficacyDawaPlus® 2.0 has been validated under laboratory conditions in accordance with WHOPES protocols to determine its efficacy after a series of washes.

DawaPlus® 2.0 meets the WHO LLIN criteria for efficacy after 20 washes:

• 95% knockdown after 60 minutes (3 minutes exposure time).

• 80% mortality after 24 hours (3 minutes exposure time).

DawaPlus® 2.0 - PerformanceBiological efficacy of DawaPlus® 2.0 against anopheles gambiae mosquitoes

* the percentage knockdown after 60 minutes** the percentage of mosquito mortality after 24 hours

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100%

Knockdown*

Mortality**

Efficacy

WHOPES LLIN baseline criteria

After 10 washes

After 25 washes

After 15 washes

After 30 washes

After 20 washes

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DawaPlus® 2.0 - Shapes and sizesRectangular Width x length x height cm

180 x 200 x 200

190 x 180 x 180

180 x 190 x 160

180 x 190 x 150

180 x 160 x 170

180 x 160 x 150

180 x 130 x 150

PreventiveEnjoy a safe and peaceful sleep. DawaPlus® 2.0 prevents mosquito bites and interrupts malaria transmission.

Ready to useNo need to treat or retreat with insecticide.

SafeSafe for the entire family including children under 5 and pregnant women.

Various choices

Available in a variety of colors, sizes, shapes and strengths.

Long lastingLasts for a minimum of 3 years or 20 washes.

Conical Circumference x height x ring cm

1250 x 250 x 65

1050 x 220 x 56

850 x 220 x 56

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Specification Requirements Test Standards

Active Ingredient Deltamethrin (333/LN/(M)/2, CIPAC 2009)Content 80 mg/m2 ± 25%

2.7 g/kg ± 25% (75 denier) 2.0 g/kg ± 25% (100 denier) 2.3 g/kg ± 25% (Sandfly Net)

(333/LN/(M)/3, CIPAC 2009)

Wash Resistance 20 washes WHOPES/GCDPP/2005.11Wash Retention Index 0.93 – 1.00 CIPAC MT 195Storage Stability 54 ± 2°C for 14 days

< 5% loss of deltamethrin CIPAC MT 46.3.4

Material 100% polyester, multi-filament ISO 1833Fabrication Warp knitted ISO Standard 8388

Denier 75 ± 5%100± 5% ISO 2060

Mesh Minimum 156 holes/inch2 Minimum 230 holes/inch2 (Sandfly Net)

Pre-conditioning ISO 139 (1973) Physical assessment

Dimensional Stability± 5%

Preparation, marking, measuring ISO 3759 (2007) Washing ISO 6330 (2001) Calculation ISO 5077 (1984)

Bursting Strength Minimum 250 kPa (75 denier)Minimum 350 kPa (100 denier) Minimum 300 kPa (Sandfly Net)

ISO 13938 part 1 (1999) and ISO 13938 part 2 (1999)

Weight 30 g/m2 ±10% (75 denier) 40 g/m2 ±10% (100 denier) 35 g/m2 ±10% (Sandfly Net)

ISO Standard 3801 (1977)

Flammability Class I (non-flammable) 16 CFR part 1610

Trade Name DawaPlus® 2.0

Common Name Deltamethrin long-lasting (coated) insecticidal net

WHO Specification 333/LN/2 (December 2014)

WHOPES Status WHO Pesticide Evaluation Scheme (WHOPES) Interim recommendation 2009

Product specifications DawaPlus® 2.0Our core product is the DawaPlus® 2.0, a long- lasting insecticidal net that lasts a minimum of 20 washes or 3 years. It is soft and durable and comes in different shapes, colours and sizes. We can accommodate product design to the requests of clients.

DawaPlus® CurtainDawaPlus® Curtain is made from DawaPlus® material and can be used as a screen on doors and windows or to cover eaves to prevent disease-carrying insects from entering into the household. The curtain comes with accessories for installation.

DawaPlus® Sandfly NetDawaPlus® Sandfly Net has a fine mesh of 230 holes per square inch that prevents biting from small insects such as sandflies and phlebotomes. This net is specifically developed to control and prevent leishmaniasis. The net is originally sand colored to reflect user preference and to ensure a long practical life. It is also available in other colors.

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DawaPlus® Canopy HammockThe DawaPlus® Canopy Hammock is specifically designed to reduce malaria transmission in the remote forests of the Greater Mekong Subregion. The hammock is fitted with our WHOPES-recommended DawaPlus® 2.0 LLIN fabric to prevent bites from mosquitoes and other insects. It maximizes the users’ sense of space by suspending the fabric above the hammock. Distinct insulation zones provide comfort in all weathers. A separate rainfly protects against rain and wind and serves to add privacy. The hammock can also be converted into a small tent for use in cleared fields.

Specification Requirements

Size 250 x 130 cm (L x W)

Bottom Fabric Quality • 115 gsm• 100% polyester (breathable) • Waterproof PU coating• Resistance to water penetration:

1,000 mm (ISO 811:1981)

Inner Fabric 40 gsm, 100% polyester

Zipper Opening YKK #5 zipper along the hammock's length

Rope Black; 10 mm diameter and 8 m length each side

Top Strings • Black; 4 mm diameter, 8 m length • Two special stoppers• Two elastic ropes (attached from center loop of LLIN)

Integrated Long Lasting Insecticidal Net Minimum 156 holes/inch² as per DawaPlus® 2.0

specifications

Rainfly • 400 cm x 300 cm (cross dimension); 100% waterproof; 64 gsm

• Quality – 1.1 Ripstop polyester fabric coating – waterproof PU

• Resistance to water penetration: 3,000 mm (ISO 811:1981)

• Four tying loops sewn in all corners

Other Information • 50 cm plastic pipe / stick for holding the LLIN• Inner pocket – storage space for personal belongings• Insulation zones• Color: dark green (can be customized according to

client needs)

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Quality management systemTANA Netting’s quality management system is the backbone of our manufacturing process, and helps us to meet internationally recognized quality standards. We have an independent quality management department directly reporting to the CEO to ensure the highest quality of products.

Quality controlWe conduct stringent quality checks at every step of the production process. Our quality control team inspects all incoming fabric to ensure compliance with specifications. An independent laboratory performs tests and conducts a final audit prior to dispatching a shipment to a customer.

Quality assuranceOur quality assurance team performs

random process/system audits to improve our production and

quality management methods. Quality objectives and key

performance indicators (KPIs) are defined

for each individual department. Based on the KPI assessment, the quality management teams will continue to assess processes and suggest training needs.

Certificates (ISO/SA)We are proud that our company complies with the following ISO certifications:

• ISO 14000 Environmental Management

• ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management, Sales, Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Relief Supplies

• SA 8000 Social Accountability

Environmental Management Quality Management

Social Accountability • Sales• Business Development• Supply Chain

Management• Warehousing• Relief Supplies

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Production facilityH. Sheikh Noor-ud-Din & SonsOur DawaPlus® products are manufactured in our own state-of-the-art production facility H. Sheikh Noor-ud-Din & Sons (HSNDS) in Pakistan, where we monitor the production process closely.

The factory is a family-owned and operated manufacturing facility and employs approximately 7,000 people.

Core competencies

The production of DawaPlus® nets benefits from the cutting, sewing and stitching techniques honed over the years by our sister company NRS Relief, an industry leader in core relief items for the humanitarian sector. We apply the same knowledge and expertise to our DawaPlus® nets that has made NRS Relief the leading supplier of tents, blankets and tarpaulins to the humanitarian industry.

Responsible productionAll our products are manufactured in a sustainable and socially responsible manner. Our production process is safe and worker-friendly, and we strive to minimize its environmental impact. This helps to retain skilled workers, nurture our reputation in the communities, and promote sustainable practices in our day-to-day business.

We manufacture what we sellHSNDS manufactures innovative, durable and high quality products exclusively for NRS International and its subsidiaries NRS Relief and TANA Netting. The factory uses the latest production technologies to manufacture products that are 100% compliant with the highest standards of international health organizations and NGOs.

DawaPlus® 2.0 manufacturing process

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Corporate Social ResponsibilityCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an integral part of the way we do business, and over the past 40 years, we have continuously made improvements across all of our operations. Our dedication to sustainable business practice underscores our commitment to the environment, our employees, and the communities where we work.

We are active members of international consortia, including the UN Global

Compact, UN Women’s Empowerment Principles, UN Business Action Pledge on Ebola Elimination and the Global Business Coalition for Health and Education.

Our people

We strongly believe in the benefits of a diverse and large

workforce. We recognize that female empowerment is

fundamental to the progress of communities, and as a result, our factory HSNDS in Pakistan has a unit completely managed and staffed by women.

Our products and

production

We strive to bring innovative products to the market and meet end

user needs. Quality and regulatory compliance are of the highest priority. We set high standards for our production processes and maintain transparent reporting throughout the supply chain. We place great emphasis in monitoring our waste reduction, employee safety, and have introduced new tools to streamline our manufacturing process.

Our pledgeThe Bilqees Sarwar FoundationThe Bilqees Sarwar Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded by NRS International’s chairing family in Pakistan. It aims to alleviate suffering during emergency situations and to build community resiliency through improved health care services and educational opportunities.

I am very happy to be working here. The management is providing for all our needs including medical care. I can also support my family. I see myself working here for a long time. - Mubeen, 22, working at TANA Netting production unit for 3 years

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Our valued clientsWe serve clients all over the world and our multicultural and multilingual team is able to respond quickly to emergency requests from our headquarters in Dubai.

Our team is dynamic, creative, energetic and professional. The ‘can-do’ attitude of our employees ensures that the needs of our partners are always accommodated in the best possible way.

• IDA Foundation• The Global Fund• PSI• The MENTOR Initiative• UNICEF• UNHCR• International Rescue Committee• ICRC• International Medical Corps• USAID / PMI

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Contact usHead Office

TANA Netting FZ LLC, International Humanitarian City P.O. Box 506036, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Tel: +971 4 888 0125 Fax: +971 4 888 0124

Email: info@tananetting.com

www.tananetting.com