Robust wireless solutions for industrial environments

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Our Business Concept

Åkerströms develops and markets robust wireless products for demanding industrial environments

Together with our partners we create solutions that increases our customers efficiency and profitability

Åkerströms at a glance

• Our focus is wireless solutions for industrial environments

• Complete portfolio of RF-products and solutions

• More than 200 000 installations of wireless industrial products

• Headquarters in Björbo, Sweden

• Own subsidiaries in Denmark and USA

• About 65 employees

• Strong Nordic presence and a global reachthrough a network of partners in Europe and in the US

1918 - Company was founded by Anders Åkerström1958 - First radio remote control for cranes1969 - First radio remote control for industrial doors1979 - First system for wireless data transmission1994 - Developed the first wireless rugged computer with IEEE 802.111995 - The first installation of radio remote control of locomotives

Long experience in industrial environments

Four product areas

Forklift truck computers Radio remote controls for locomotives

Radio remote controls for cranes/overhead cranes

Door opening systems

Åkerströms business highlights 2005

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• Launch of the 6th generation of Trux, our robust series of forklift truck computers.

• Launch of the new Radio Remote Control series Jupiter and Mercury.

Åkerströms product core values

• Quality– Rigid design verification, solid and

fulfillment of specifications

• Reliability– Optimized performance in relation

to targeted functionality and careful component selection

• Design– Ergonomics, slimness based on process

knowledge

• Service– Full technical support and additional

service offers

Quality and reliability

• Products designed out of the demands from the heavy industry

• ISO 9001:2000 certified since 1993

• Externally approved products

External testing and certifications

• Certifications/approvals

– FCC, UL & CE in cooperation with external institutes

– Even small alterations at least passing self certified tests

• Control of complete design

– Material choice

– Fastenings

– Absorbers

– Radiation

Four product areas

Forklift truck computers Radio remote controls for locomotives

Radio remote controls for industrial applications

Door opening systems

Remotus – Increases precision and safety

• Radio remote controls for construction cranes, overhead cranes, hoists and professional vehicles

• Optimizes the work force involved in the task at hand

• Improves precision, e.g. in construction and material handling

• Increases safety when lifting heavy equipment

Locomote – Efficiency at the shunting yard

• Start, run, and stop locomotives using radio remote control

• The shunting is safer and more efficient compared to manual shunting that demands at least two persons.

• Minimizes risk for musculoskeletal injuries, risk for accidents, and risk for slipping.

• Gives you full access to all locomotives from the control tower

Sesam – Simplifies operations

• Slim Radio remote controls

• Eliminates the need of getting out of vehicles when opening doors

• Remote controls virtually anything that changes in state or moves, eg lights and levers in loading docks and warehouses

• Automates simple to complex operations

Trux – Streamlines warehouse logistics

• Increases throughput in order picking.

• Reduces picking errors

• Enables optimized use of warehouse space

• Increases productivity without extra personnel or forklift trucks

• Reduces the mileage on forklift trucks in the warehouse

Trux – Increases productivity in production

• Enables optimized supply chain management

• Increases traceability on parts in production

• Reduces errors due to human factors

• Reduces the mileage on forklift trucks in production

Service, Support & Training

Service, support and training is offered either by Åkerstroms or by one of our business partners.

The services are:• Site survey• Installation• Configuration

• Extended warranty• Preventive Maintenance• Extended telephone support• Express service• Replacement service• Rental• Leasing

• Product education • Technical training

Åkerströms organization

CEO

Sales Trux IncSales Denmark

Sales RRC Sales TruxProduct

Management

Administration, Supply Management,

ITQuality

Market Communication

R&D Service & After sales

Sales channels

• A clear partner strategy

• 80% of Swedish sales through partners

• 100% of international sales through partners

• Close co-operation with OEM-manufacturers

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Heavy Manufacturing

Transportation and 3pl

Logistics

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Automotive

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