ACE product presentation Jan 2011

SPREADER CONTROLS & GPS SYSTEMSGPS

Germain Proulx (PRU)

• Canad ian manufac tu re r ( Q u e b e c C i t y )

• 1000+ sys tems so ld in 13 years ( Q u e b e c & M a r i t i m e s )

• Emp loyee owned & opera ted

• In -house des ign & deve lopment

• MTO Approved ( S p r i n g ‘ 0 9 )

• Comple te Produc t L ine :Ø W i r e l e s s G P S

Ø R o u t e R e p o r t i n g S o f t w a r e

Ø S p r e a d e r C o n t r o l l e r s

Ø H y d r a u l i c Va l v e s & C o n t r o l s

ACCENT Control Electronics Inc.ACE, Accent Electronic Controls Inc.

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In-House Design & Manufacturing

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INFOBITE Wireless GPS Management

• Free-to-Use Wireless Network

• Fully Automated Data Collection

• Spreader / GPS Reports

• Google Maps

• Unlimited Sites, Vehicles & Report Consoles

• Works on any municipal vehicle

GPS

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INFOBITE Report and Analysis Software

• By Truck

• By Trip

• By Material

• By Driver

• By Time Period

• MTO Reports

• Google Maps

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Real-Time GPS Interface (3rd Party Options)

• Grey Island

• BSM / Datacom

• Isaac

• Open Interface

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CHLOROBITE Spreader ControllerSafety, Performance & Control

• Compact Dash-Mount Display

• Matched Operator Controls

• Closed Loop + ECM Speed

• Wireless Calibration Remote

• Distance or Surface Spreading

• GPS & Wireless Options

• Driver ID

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MTO Approved

ECOBITE II Spreader ControllerEconomy & Performance

• Open-Loop & Closed Loop

• Speed Controlled

• Conveyor & Spinner

• Interface to logger & GPS

• Ideal replacement for manual valves

• Ideal for liquid and dust control applications

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MANIMAX Joystick ConsoleSafety, Control & Performance

• Reliable Pneumatic Joystick

• Work Mode Safety Switches

• Combination Plow Controls

• Quick-Attach Locks

• Hoist Lever

• Integrated Spreader Controls

• Oil Level Alarm

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Manimax Integrated Controllers

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With Ecobite With Chlorobite

Ergonomic Designs

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• Easier to learn• Intuitive to operate• Safer to drive

OPTIVALVE II LS Combination Valve

Fuel-Savings, Performance, Affordability & Reliability

• Load-Sensing made affordable

• Light & Compact

• Accurate Proportional Metering

• Mono-bloc (Hoist, Plows & Spreader)

• Works with any brand of controller

• Patented Canadian Design

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ECOVALVE Economical Combination Valve

Performance, Affordability & Reliability

• Mono-bloc simplifies installation

• Uses lower cost single gear pump

• Accurate Proportional Metering

• Light & Compact

• Works with any brand of controller

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OPTIVALVE II Load Sensing Benefits

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• 10–15% fuel savings ($1-2K / yr)

• Reduced Maintenance• 80% fewer parts• Fewer hoses• Less strain

• Streamlined Installation

• Higher Flow at Low RPM

• Pressure Compensated Metering

• Lighter Weight (about 500 lbs.)

Load-Sensing versus Fixed-Flow Hydraulics

• 10-15% lower fuel consumption (8-12 HP)

• Equivalent CO2 GHG emission reduction•

• LS piston pump (about $500 more)• Traditional LS valves 2-3 x price of FF valves• Installed Optivalve price equivalent to FF valves

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14 Plow Trucks over 3 Years Fixed Flow

Load-Sensing

MonthlyPer Truck

Winter Mileage (Km) 319,468 132,764 3,800Fuel Consumption (L / 100 Km) 58.7 50.7 -13.5%Monthly Cost ($1.00 / L.) $2,230 $1,926 -$304GHG (2.8Kg CO2 / L) 6,244Kg 5,393Kg -851Kg

Pre-Wet Liquid KitPrecision, Performance & Reliability

• Reliable long-life diaphragm pump

• Wear-resistant brine section

• Efficient low RPM motor

• Lubricated direct drive

• Includes:• Piloted hydraulic valve

• Permanently sealed flow meter

• Rugged stainless steel enclosure

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Approved by Major Truck Builders

Michel Gohier Ltée.

CÔTÉ

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Ontario Sales & Support Partners

• South-East

• South-Central

• South-West

• North TBD

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THANK YOU…Thank You / Merci…

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