Fiberglass ReinforcedPlastic Panelsfor Seagoing Containers

Seagoing ContainersWhere Tradition & Innovation Converge

Crane Composites is Headquartered in Channahon, Illinois

Crane Composites, a Crane Co. Company, is the leading manufacturer of ArmorTuf®, Kemlite® and a variety of other fiberglass reinforced plastic (frp) composite panels.

The global container shipping network is the backbone of the intercontinental supply chain. The majority of intercontinental shipments are performed using sea containers. Crane is providing the sea container market with a lighter weight frp panel liner to replace stainless steel in the construction of refrigerated sea containers.

Inspired by the Kemlite tradition, Crane Composites has over 60 years of experience in Transportation Products and is a recognized industry leader in frp applications. As Kemlite, Crane was the first to introduce seamless light-weight liners, translucent roofs, and liners with integral scuff to the truck trailer market. Crane offers superior support with products readily available in the aftermarket channels. With a dedicated team of engineers and technical resources, Crane Composites provides the most advanced and robust products in the market today.

We've Got You CoveredCrane offers superior panel choices for all types of vehicles. The advantage of using Crane Composites products is the operational cost savings that can be obtained during the life of the unit. Ask For Crane By Name!

Where frp Tradition & Innovation ConvergeThe tradition of Kemlite provides a solid foundation for the service and quality. The dedicated resources at Crane Composites allow us to improve our operations and products every day. The end result is quality frp products your customers and projects demand, backed by the service and support you deserve.

Manufactured in the USACrane Composites certifies that frp panels sold under the names of ArmorTuf and Kemlite are domestic end products, manufactured or produced in the United States. We also source most of our raw materials from domestic manufacturers.

Manufacturing PlantsThe bulk of our transportation products are manufactured at facilities in Channahon, Illinois, and Jonesboro, Arkansas; with additional products manufactured in Florence, Kentucky and Goshen, Indiana.

Our Parent Company | Crane Co. (NYSE:CR)Founded in 1855 by Richard Teller Crane, Crane Co. is composed of 26 businesses in four industry segments including: Fluid Handling, Merchandising Systems, Engineered Materials, Aerospace and Electronics. www.craneco.com

Crane Composites Cares About the Environment• State of the art Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTO) are utilized to eliminate the emission of VOC's (Volatile Organic

Compounds), making the manufacturing facilities Title V (air permit) Compliant • Materials used in packaging are recyclable – plastics, wood, cardboard and aluminum pallets. Most plastic cores are

returned from customers and reused • Crane manufactures formaldehyde free products and formaldehyde free processes • All products are made with non-lead based pigments • Many of our consumable supplies are reused or recycled• Office paper is recycled as well as printer ink and toner cartridges• Buildings are non-smoking facilities with designated smoke areas• Crane Composites complies with all local, state and federal regulations regarding

pollution prevention of land, water and air and we are focused on waste minimization in all area

+ 1.815.467.8600 | www.cranecomposites.com

Superior Durability Embossed Surface

One-piece, Seamless CeilingUnmatched Stain Resistance & Cleanability

Light-Weight & Durable

LTR | Light-Weight Interior Ceiling Liner

Crane Composites, Inc. is providing the sea container market with a lighter weight Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) panel liner to replace stainless steel in the construction of refrigerated sea containers. Specifying Crane Composites will result in the following benefits:

• Less Weight | Save 193 kg (426 lbs) per container, compared to stainless steel• Less Downtime | Fewer and simpler repairs reduce days out of service• Lower Maintenance and Repair Costs | 35% reduction in costs due to fewer & less

expensive repairs• Lower Carbon Footprint | 41% lower CO2 emissions impact per container, compared to

stainless steel

Seagoing Containers | Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Liners

Superior Durability Embossed Surface

AXSG | ArmorTuf® High-Impact Exterior LinerSuperior Durability

Smooth, Gel-Coat SurfaceScratch, Abrasion, & Corrosion Resistant

ANXT | ArmorTuf® High-Impact Interior Liner

ANXT | ArmorTuf® High-Impact Rear Door Liner

A measurable impactCrane is providing the sea container market with a lighter weight Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) panel liner to replace stainless steel in the construction of refrigerated sea containers.

Crane Composites ArmorTuf-NXT is 61% lighter than stainless steel per square meter.

In total, specifying Crane Composites' ArmorTuf liner will save you 193kg (426lbs) per container versus stainless steel wall and aluminum ceiling liners.

With 50% of container vessel operating costs linked to fuel, the impact is notable.

What does this mean for your fleet?• Lower fuel consumption of vessel• Fuel savings of $74 per year per

container based on 30,000 average miles per year

• Meet road weight limitations• Limited draft port issues

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Reduce days out of serviceSeagoing containers lined with ArmorTuf experience a reduction in downtime due to quick and simple liner repairs. What does this mean for your fleet?• Many repairs can be done without your container leaving the depot.

Stainless Steel Container Damage Description ArmorTuf® Container

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A look at operating costsMaintenance and repair costs are a significant percentage of a container's operating costs. ArmorTuf-NXT line has an embossed finish that provides an impact and scratch abrasion resistant surface, resulting is less damage and fewer repairs for refrigerated sea containers.

When compared to stainless steel, repairing Crane Composites ArmorTuf-NXT lined containers can net a 35% reduction in costs through fewer and less expensive repairs.

Test ResultsBall Impression TestThe ball impression test determines what permanent deflection various materials experience if a specific ball shaped object was pressed against it at various pressures. In this test, a test rig was set up with a ½′′ ball on a hydraulic press, capable of measuring force in pounds. A sample of each material was subjected to 100, 200 and 300 pounds of force.

The test simulates the impact on sidewall liners from forklift or cargo loading. The test proved that composite materials, such as FRP, tend to bend then recover to their original form. On the other hand, the test results showed that although stainless steel is a very tough, durable product; when it is impacted it tends to take a permanent set based on the amount of force exerted.

What does this mean for your fleet?• Avoid common problems faced

by stainless steel containers, including: dents, delamination, and difficult and expensive repairs.

• A durable surface for your container with enhanced abrasion resistance, attributed to the embossed surface

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Lower your Environmental ImpactA Life Cycle Assessment* (LCA) study comparing cradle-to-grave of an frp Sea Container Liner System and a Stainless Steel Sea Container Liner System showed that the frp Liner System has a lower environmental impact over a Stainless Steel Liner System.

The frp system has lower impact values in ten of the eleven analyzed LCA impact categories, and in seven of those eleven, frp values were less than 50% of the stainless steel system.

*Life Cycle Comparative Assessment of FRP Liner Versus Stainless Steel Liner Used In Refrigerated Sea Container, Final Report June 12, 2012.

Take steps to reach your CO2 savings goalsAn ArmorTuf container has a 41% lower CO2 emissions impact than a Stainless Steel container. The lower environmental impact of an ArmorTuf container will allow your company to be steps closer towards becoming a more sustainable company with a lower carbon footprint, through a more environmentally conscious solution.

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Total Cost of Ownership When considering total cost of ownership, ArmorTuf liner proves that initial container cost is just the beginning of the story. Over the life of the container, the operating costs can be equal to or greater than the new container cost.

ArmorTuf offers a number of advantages that stainless steel can't match, particularly when it comes to the ability to withstand the rigors of loading and unloading, abrasion due to cargo contact, and other potential sources of damage and costly repairs. All in all, ArmorTuf liners result in savings over the life of the container, than result in a significant return on investment:

• Less Weight | Save 193 kg (426 lbs) per container, leading to significant fuel savings• Less Downtime | Fewer and simpler repairs reduce days out of service• Lower Maintenance and Repair Costs | 35% reduction in costs due to fewer & less

expensive repairs• Lower Carbon Footprint | 41% lower CO2 emissions impact per container, compared to

stainless steel

Savings in PerspectiveIn order to better determine your potential savings with specifying ArmorTuf, consider the following scenario:

• Refrigerated container fleet of 10,000 units

• Replacement cycle of 12 years/unit

• 6 trips per year per container (loaded or empty)

• 5,000 miles per trip

• $0.08 per KWH

• 35% reduction in M&R costs

• No growth, replacement of 833 containers each year through 2027

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800Units

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4,000,000

6,000,000

8,000,000

10,000,000

12,000,000

Total Savings

2005-2014:29,316,600 KG

Cumulative CO2 Emission Savings

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

CO2 Savings2018-

1,023,492

CO2 Savings2019-

1,705,820CO2 Savings2017-

511,746

CO2 Savings2020-

2,558,730

CO2 Savings2021-

3,582,222

CO2 Savings2022-

4,776,296

CO2 Savings2023-

6,140,952

CO2 Savings2024-

7,676,190

CO2 Savings2025-

9,382,010

CO2 Savings2016-

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CO2 Savings2026-

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CO2 Savings2027-

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2016-2027:13,305,396 KG

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conducted Life Cycle Assessment. Savings are calculated considering $0.08 per KWH and a weight reduction of 426lbs (193kg) when compared to stainless steel lined

containers.

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800Units

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Total Savings

2005-2014:$9,751,817

$6,000,000

2025 2026

The cumulative fuel savings were calculated based on an independently conducted Life Cycle Assessment. Savings are calculated considering $0.08 per KWH and a weight

reduction of 426lbs (193kg) when compared to stainless steel lined containers.

2027

Fuel Savings2018-

$367,710

Fuel Savings2019-

$612,850Fuel Savings2017-

$183,855

Fuel Savings2020-

$919,275

Fuel Savings2021-

$1,286,985

Fuel Savings2022-

$1,715,980

Fuel Savings2023-

$2,206,260

Fuel Savings2024-

$2,757,825

Fuel Savings2025-

$3,370,675

Fuel Savings2016-

$61,285

Fuel Savings2026-

$4,044,810

Fuel Savings2027-

$4,780,230

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2016-2027:$4,780,230

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$53,976

M&R Savings2019-

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M&R Savings2020-

$134,940

M&R Savings2021-

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M&R Savings2022-

$251,888

M&R Savings2023-

$323,856

M&R Savings2024-

$404,820

M&R Savings2025-

$494,780

M&R Savings2016-$8,996

M&R Savings2026-

$593,736

M&R Savings2027-

$701,688

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

The cumulative M&R savings were calculated based on testimonial by Dole management regarding lower M&R costs for Crane Composites

ArmorTuf vs traditional lining materials.

Total Savings

2016-2027:$701,688

Cumulative M&R Savings

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Refer to the complete technical data sheet, form 7704, on our website for full product specifications, composition, recommendations, certifications, and design data notes.

7704Rev. 0 | 11.14ArmorTuf® NXT Embossed High Impact Liner | ANXT

TECHNICAL DATA

Purpose:ArmorTuf-NXT is specifically designed and formulated for use as a high impact interior liner for walls and rear doors for seagoing containers.

Product:ArmorTuf-NXT Embossed High Impact Liner is a composite panel made with fiberglass reinforcement and specially formulated polyester resin. This product is value-engineered for maximum strength with the same benefits of ArmorTuf by utilizing Crane Composites' NexForce™ Technology.

Physical Properties

Typical Values

Property ANXT | 0.075" Test Method

Flexural Strength 37 x 103 psi 255 MPa ASTM - D790

Flexural Modulus 0.9 x 106 psi 6205 MPa ASTM - D790

Tensile Strength 47 x 103 psi 324 MPa ASTM - D638

Tensile Modulus 2.2 x 106 psi 15,169 MPa ASTM - D638

Barcol Hardness 50 ASTM - D2583

Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion 0.80 x 10-5 in/in/°F 14 µm/m/°C ASTM - D696

Thermal Conductivity 0.4 Btu•in/hr•ft² ºF 5.0 cal•cm/hr•m² ºC ASTM - C177

Water Absorption 0.2%/24hrs@77ºF 25ºC ASTM - D570

Specific Gravity 1.75 ASTM - D792

Gardner Impact Strength 115 in-lb 13.0 J Internal

Puncture Strength 390 lb 177 kg Internal

Design

Product CodeNominal Nominal

Finish Size ColorThickness Weight

ANXT 0.075" | 1.9 mm 0.48 lbs/ft2 | 2.34 kg/m2 Embossed Available up to 104” (2.64 m) wide and up to 500′ (152.4 m) in length White | 8318

Physical Properties

Typical Values

Property .075" | 1.9mm Test Method

Flexural Strength 15 x 103 psi 103 Mpa ASTM - D790

Flexural Modulus 0.6 x 106 psi 4137 Mpa ASTM - D790

Tensile Strength 8.5 x 103 psi 59 Mpa ASTM - D638

Tensile Modulus 0.95 x 106 psi 6550 Mpa ASTM - D638

Barcol Hardness 35 ASTM - D2583

Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion 1.5 x 10-5 in/in/°F 27 µm/m/°C ASTM - D696

Thermal Conductivity 0.4 Btu•in/hr•ft² ºF 5.0 cal•cm/hr•m² ºC ASTM - C177

Water Absorption 0.3%/24hrs@77ºF 0.3%/24hrs@25ºC ASTM - D570

Specific Gravity 1.4 ASTM - D792

Design

Product Code ApplicationNominal Nominal

Finish Typical Widths ColorThickness Weight

LTR Ceiling 0.075" | 1.9 mm 0.41 lbs/ft2 | 2.00 kg/m2 Embossed 80" - 104" | 2.0 m - 2.6 m White | 85

Purpose:Specifically designed and formulated for use as a ceiling liner for seagoing containers.

7705Rev. 0 | 11.14Kemlite® Lightweight Interior Liner | LTR

TECHNICAL DATA

Product:Kemlite Lightweight Interior Liner (LTR) is a fiberglass reinforced plastic (frp) panel. Lightweight, durable, and semi-rigid, this panel is easily cleaned, stain resistant, and more abrasion resistant than competitive frp panels.

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Refer to the complete technical data sheet, form 7705, on our website for full product specifications, composition, recommendations, certifications, and design data notes.

Form 7066 | Rev. 04 | 11.14 | (7372)

www.cranecomposites.com | +1.815.467.8600 | +1.815.467.8666 (fax) | internationalsales@cranecomposites.comCrane Composites is the manufacturer of ArmorTuf, Kemlite and a variety of other fiberglass reinforced plastic (frp) composite panels. Inspired by the Kemlite tradition, Crane Composites has over 55 years of experience in Transportation Products and is a recognized industry leader in frp applications. We believe all information given is accurate. It is offered in good faith, but without guarantee. Since conditions of use are beyond our control, all risks are assumed by the user. Nothing herein shall be con-strued as a recommendation for uses which infringe on valid patents or as extending a license under valid patents. Kemlite and ArmorTuf are registered trademarks of Crane Composites, Inc

Aftermarket SupportAt Crane Composites, we know that customer satisfaction is the foundation for business success and growth. We view our customers as partners and we strive to deliver quality products on time, every time. We are technically innovative and develop new products that meet and exceed customers need. As a customer of Crane Composites, you will come to know and rely on the trained staff for your product information and technical needs.

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Replacement Interior Liner and Roof Repair Kits Available

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