The Future of Commercial Testing, Inspection Services, Follow-Up and Research

Executive Director: Neil Schultzwww.vteclabs.com

Founded in 1981, in Bronx, NY. Over two decades of research work and

testing on all types of products.

1. Fire Testing2. Flammability and Toxicity Testing3. Physical Testing4. Field Work5. Inspection and Follow-Up6. Building Code Approval Assistance7. Research

ASTM E108 ASTM E119 UL 1709

VTEC manufactures our own test equipment, particularly for fire and flammability testing.

We also repair manufacturer’s equipment.

Large Furnace

VTEC also performs flammability and toxicity testing, with tests ranging from :

1. E842. E1623. E6624. BSS72395. SMP800C

Tensile Tester

1. Electrical 2. Environmental and Weathering3. Corrosion and Immersion4. Mechanical and Structural5. Elemental Analysis6. Thermal Conductivity7. Fungus Resistance

$1,400,0003,282$3,174,800,000

Average Sales

U.S. Pallet Companies

Total Industry Sales

66.5%22.7%

11.25%

For example: U.S. Pallet Market SIM

Annual Production (454MM)

Annual Repair(225MM)

Total SIM(2 Billion)

Source: Material Handling Institute,1999

In Service (1.33B)

How can testing at VTEC help you?

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U.S. Industry Standards for Pallets

U.S. industry standard for wood pallets (general)“Pallets, Slip Sheets, and Other Bases for Unit Loads” ASME/ANSI MH1 Parts 1 to 10www.asme.org

Electronics IndustryElectronics Industry Pallet Standard “EIPS-2000”1200x1000 and 800x1200 mmhttp://packaging.hp.com/eips

Chemical Industry“Chemical Industry shipping Pallet Guidelines”1200x1000, 1300x1100, 1140x1140 mmInternational Association of Packaging Professionalswww.iopp.org

Automotive IndustryAutomotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) RC-8 “Single and Multiple Use Container System Guidelines”www.aiag.org

US Navy Damage Control Trainer

Testing Fabrication Installation Inspection

VTEC provides field services for both, the government and private sectors, and offers a range of personnel for a project.

• VTEC is approved by and follows ISO 17020 guidelines

• We provide inspection with follow-up for the following fields:

1. Construction2. Coatings3. Photoluminescence

VTEC also provides services for listing and labeling.

WallsFloorsDoors JoistsCompositesPlasticsComposite assembliesGlazing

VTEC also inspects coatings:

Corrosion resistant coatingsFire protection coatingsProtective coatingsPaints and Mastics

Our Photoluminescent inspections are for:•Exit Signs•Running-man Signs

(Including all signage and step markers)

What is Follow-Up Service?

Follow-Up Services are becoming more necessary.-> 2009 IBC requires for all composite products-> 2009 NYC Building Code will require all labs to have follow-up

What is listing?

What is labeling?

VTEC works closely with clients to obtain building code approval for many organizations.

Building Codes are constantly changing and evolving.

VTEC keeps you on the forefront of these new Building Codes.

VTEC works with the following organizations for building code approval:

1-International Building Code (IBC)2-New NYC Building Code(July 1, 2008)3-LA Building Code4-Plus more…

VTEC regularly performs Research Testing; also known as Custom Testing; which helps a client identify the performance characteristics of their material under specific testing conditions. The resulting data is very useful to the client's material research and development endeavors.

VTEC also offers Specialized Research to clients; VTEC works directly with clients to identify their needs, research possible solutions, and to test those possible solutions. The diversity of the research ranges, for example, from the chemistry of intumescent materials, to details of floor sections for thermal loading, to even performing specific market studies.

ANSI IEEE ASTM IMO MIL SPECS ISO BS UL FM UN IEC

Specs BSS (Boeing) NES CFR NFPA DIN SAE FAA TAPPI FAR FMVSS US Coast Guard US Navy

ISO 17025 Certified US Navy US Coast Guard DNV (Det Norske Veritas) City of New York MEA

(Materials & Equipment Acceptance, NYC Buildings Dept.)

City of Los Angeles Buildings Dept. City of San Francisco Buildings Dept. City of Denver Buildings Dept. State of Wisconsin Buildings Dept. New York City DOT (approved vendor) New York City Transit Authority (approved vendor) NYCHA (New York City Housing Authority)

VTEC Laboratories Inc.212 Manida Street

Bronx, NY 10474 USAtel: 718 542-8248 ext. 2

fax: 718 542-8759email: Neil@vteclabs.com

Visit us on the web at www.vteclabs.com