Thermal Spray Solutions, Inc.Thermal Spray Solutions, Inc.

presents the following offering forpresents the following offering for

BackgroundBackground

Thermal Spray Solutions, a sister company of New Age Fastening Systems, was formed in 2003 and recently became incorporated when it merged with its current partners. This partnership has expanded its operation to better reach various markets with numerous coatings solutions.

Tank Bottom CoatingsInsulating SystemsGrit Blasting/Water BlastingSecondary ContainmentEpoxy and Chemical InjectionSpecialty Acid Coating Services Polyurea CoatingsExpansion & Caulking SystemsSurface Preparation and RepairsRobotic & Conventional Demolition

Civil and EnvironmentalContractingEpoxy and Coating SolutionsSecondary ContainmentPolyurea CoatingsEmergency Liner RepairsStorage Tank CoatingsStructural, Surface and Concrete Preparation

WearX® Twin Wire Applicator

SafeCoat® Twin Wire Applicator

Cathodic Protection Coatings (Zinc)

Polyolefin (PolyX®)

Anti-Fouling Coatings (Copper)

Architectural (Bronze & Nickel)

TSS personnel have performed successfulthermal spray operations throughout manyindustries including:

Power, Pulp/Paper, Refining, Steel Structures,Cell and Wind Energy Towers, Hand/ Piperailings, Marine Coatings, Chemical Plants and Wastewater Treatment facilities.

““QualificationsQualifications””AWS C 2.16 Qualified Thermal Spray Operator for Zinc and Engineered Coatings

SSPC C7 Certified Dry (Wet) Blast Operator

Licensed and Approved Equipment Specialist & Applicator for the following:TSE-OK Ibix Polymer Thermal Spray & Blast SystemsThermion Twin Wire Arc SystemsAlamo Polymer Thermal Spray System

Our managers and applicators have extensive experience in Thermal Spray Industry, and are fully capable and qualified to meet or exceed all applicable codes and standards for projects throughout various industries. TSS provides QA/QC documentation for the application process and procedural standards for each project in strict adherence to all applicable code standards.

IBIX Grit Blast EquipmentIBIX Grit Blast EquipmentTSE-OK IBIX is an ecological and revolutionary system distinguished by its compact design and ease of mobility. It is best suited for special cleaning and maintenance work in various industries.

Manufactured from Manufactured from 100% Recycled Bottle Glass100% Recycled Bottle Glass..

The use of postThe use of post--consumer glass directly benefits the environment by consumer glass directly benefits the environment by reducing reducing landfill wastelandfill waste..

The manufacturing process reduces the glass and strips the contThe manufacturing process reduces the glass and strips the contaminants and aminants and waste bywaste by--products from the glass.products from the glass.

The product is sized and screened to the exact specifications nThe product is sized and screened to the exact specifications needed for various eeded for various Abrasive Blasting needs.Abrasive Blasting needs.

Can be used for both Wet and Dry blasting applications.Can be used for both Wet and Dry blasting applications.

Bottle or TriBottle or Tri--Mix Glass is chemically known as Mix Glass is chemically known as ““Amorphous SilicaAmorphous Silica””.. It has It has virtually virtually no crystallineno crystalline--silicasilica which is commonly found in sand. Crystalline Silica is which is commonly found in sand. Crystalline Silica is the leading cause of Silicosis.the leading cause of Silicosis.

““Why Coatings FailWhy Coatings Fail””

Spartacus Thermal Spray EquipmentSpartacus Thermal Spray EquipmentSPARTACUS is a Thermal Spray hot powder coat system requiring No curing with No residual overspray which ensures an easily Repairable maintenance free system with Fast Turnarounds

PolyXPolyX®®

Functionalized Polyolefin Alloys (PolyX®)Long term adhesion without need of a primerExcellent UV and salt spray resistanceContain only C, H, O

Food/water contact approvalsLow smoke / toxicity on burning

Elastomeric / very flexibleDuctile impact propertiesNo cracking / chipping

Temperature range -70 °C to 70 °C (100 °C)Good chemical resistance Minimum recommended thickness - 300 micron

What are Thermosets?What are Thermosets?Commonly referred to as Traditional Powder Coatings.The term thermoset refers to polymeric material that will not soften or melt after being cured. The resins that are used to make thermosetting powders are epoxy, polyester, and acrylic. There are five types of powder coating systems that are derived from these three general resins: epoxy, epoxy-polyester, polyester-TGIC, acrylic-urethane, and polyester-urethane. These types of polymers undergo a chemical cross-linking reaction when heated, resulting in a high molecular weight product. Cross-links are chemical bonds that link polymer chains together and give the material strength.

Commonly referred to as “plastics”. Melt on heating and re-solidify on cooling. Common plastics are polyethylene, polystyrene, polypropylene, nylon, PVC, etc.Used mostly for moulding into articles such as bottles, caps and components or by extrusion into packaging, carrier bags, pipes and fibres.Range of properties – from flexible to rigid, high temperature or chemical resistance, toughness, electrical insulation, etc.

What are Thermoplastics?What are Thermoplastics?

Thermalset Versus ThermalPlasticsThermalset Versus ThermalPlastics

Thermalset ThermalPlastics• Oven Cure/Heat Cure Time• Limited Thickness (Thin)• Cross-Link – No Remelt• Labor/Conditions Costly• Difficult Field Application• Less Corrosion Resistance• Moisture Penetration• Not Able To Repair• Difficult to Field Schedule • Hard Prone to Cracks• Must Hold Temperature

• Molten Plastics Heat Cure • Increased Thickness/Edges• Easily Remelted /Repaired• No Cure Time, No VOC’s• Portable Field Applied• Better Corrosion Resistance• No Moisture Penetration• Easily Repaired/Touched Up• Predictable Scheduled• Flexible- No Cracks/Chips• Preheat/Postheat /Solidify

ComparisonsComparisons

START OF WORKSSand-blasting Sa 2.5 (Sa3)Dust removal (air blowing)Checking humidity and condensateApplication of the 1° coatWaiting for drying timeApplication of the 2° coatWaiting for drying timeApplication of the 3° coatWaiting for drying timeWaiting for cross-linking and hardening

REPAIRINGSand-blasting Sa 2.5 (Sa3)Dust removal (air blowing)Checking humidity and condensateApplication of the 1° coatWaiting for drying timeApplication of the 2° coatWaiting for drying timeApplication of the 3° coatWaiting for drying timeWaiting for cross-linking and hardening

TRADITIONAL PAINTINGSTART OF WORKSSand-blasting Sa 2.5 (Sa3)Dust removal (air blowing)Pre-heating 80-100 °CApplication of a single coat

REPAIRINGRepairing film techniqueRe-melting the polymer

PHC SYSTEM

*A Comparison of Coating Cycles with amedium-long term life expectation ofabout 15 years – Total coating thickness300 microns.

Advantages of Polymer Thermal SprayAdvantages of Polymer Thermal Spray

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Why Use Thermoplastic Powders?Why Use Thermoplastic Powders?Barrier Properties

VapourLiquidsChemical Resistance

Electrical InsulationAnti-corrosion

Flexibility50-1000% elongation

No cracking or chipping

Thicker coatingsBarrier propertiesEdge and weld coverage“Grip” and “warmth”Impact resistance

Food ContactLow Toxicity

There are a large number of possible thermoplastic polymers ….. each can give additional benefits.

There are a large number of possible thermoplastic polymers ….. each can give additional benefits.

Why Use Thermoplastics?Why Use Thermoplastics?

Barrier PropertiesVapourLiquidsChemical Resistance

Electrical InsulationAnti-corrosion

Corrosion ProtectionCorrosion Protection

BenefitsBenefits of Flameof Flame Spray Spray TechnologyTechnologyLong Long TermTerm AntiAnti--corrosioncorrosion ProtectionProtection (antiosmotic(antiosmotic protection;protection;electricelectric insulation;insulation; chemicalchemical resistance):resistance): final final solutionsolution toto the the problemsproblems associated withassociated with HydroHydroSystem System usableusable in in anyany weatherweather conditioncondition (hot (hot –– cold cold –– rain)rain)OneOne--step application cyclestep application cycleFast Fast turnaround:turnaround: immediate immediate useuse of the of the coatedcoated itemsitemsNo No oversprayoverspray -- no no needneed toto protectprotect equipment,equipment, vehicles,vehicles, etc.etc.No No riskrisk toto damagedamage plants,plants, vehicles,vehicles, pedestrianspedestriansEcologicalEcological (no VOC, TGIC, (no VOC, TGIC, plastifiers,plastifiers, hysocyanates,hysocyanates, Halogens)Halogens)Easy Easy touchtouch upupEasy Easy repairrepair

Investing in long term protectionInvesting in long term protection

Investing in long term protectionInvesting in long term protection

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PolyXPolyX®® Coating on Concrete StructuresCoating on Concrete Structures

PolyXPolyX®® Outside Coating of Steel PipesOutside Coating of Steel Pipesfor Acidic Watersfor Acidic Waters

PolyXPolyX®® Inside Inside Coating of Steel PipesCoating of Steel Pipes

PolyXPolyX®® Inside Coating of Steel PipesInside Coating of Steel Pipes

PolyXPolyX®® Coating on Grating Coating on Grating

PolyX Flame Spray PolyX Flame Spray Coating after Coating after blasting with Ibixblasting with Ibix

PolyX coatings offer improved releasePolyX coatings offer improved releaseproperties and extended life without properties and extended life without investing in costly composite materials. investing in costly composite materials.

PolyXPolyX®® for Carpentryfor Carpentry

PolyXPolyX®® for Acid Resistancefor Acid Resistance

PolyX Flame Spray Coating PolyX Flame Spray Coating –– 05 Sept. 200905 Sept. 2009

No alteration after 1 yearNo alteration after 1 year

Heavy Acidic Environment Heavy Acidic Environment Finished Top CoatFinished Top Coat

Partnering PhilosophyPartnering relationship

Utilizes expertise and resources of both companies

Creates a long-term commitmentEnables partners to focus on their core businessesMaximizes efficiency to both partners

“Open Book” relationshipAligns partners expectations, values and objectivesAllows seamless interaction across the company

Reduces overhead burdensPartners share risk and rewards

Measurement of Partnering PerformanceCompare to:

Past history with current providerConventional methodsCompetitive markets

Ensure continuous improvement through:Ongoing make/buy evaluationsBenchmarking compared to best-in-classTrainingFormal continuous improvement programs (utilization of EPRI resources, TQM, etc..)

Vendor Reduction and Performance-Based Partnering Benefits

Single party accountabilityEliminate redundant admin & management costsReduce Health and Safety TrainingFaster Turnaround Time to Complete ObjectivesShared Benefits and Cost SavingsIntegrated Engineering Support

Labor Support and ManagementLabor Support and ManagementWe are dedicated to providing the highest quality support and services to our clients and vendors. These include Supervision, cost and asset tracking, scheduling, data collection and production reporting on a project and client basis.Our Teams vigorously pursue the efficient utilization of labor, material, and equipment on all projects to ensure cost savings to clients.Ramco believes the improvement of labor productivity should be a major and continual concern of those who are responsible for cost control of constructed facilities and facility maintenance programs.Labor, Equipment, and Material including procurement, inventory, shop fabrication, and field servicing requires special attention for cost reduction. The use of new information systems, equipment, and innovative methods have made it possible to track, maintain, andcorrectly course any project.

Prequalified to perform work for the Prequalified to perform work for the following clientsfollowing clients