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GMI Composites, Inc.

Composite Utility Access Covers & Frames


SAVE WITH GMI!

Save Your People – ErgonomicsSave The Public – Pedestrian SafetySave Your Investment – Theft Mitigation,

Non-CorrosiveSave Your Data – Capture InformationSave Your Money – Comparably Price, Value

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GMI Background Information

GMI Composites, Inc Located in Muskegon, MI 54,000 Square Foot Facility Under Current Management Since 1984 All Products are MADE IN USA


GMI Background InformationGMI’s People

GMI Employs 45 Full Time People There are an Additional 5-15 Temporary Employees

5 Graduate Level Engineers Specializing In: Plastics Processing & Product Development Materials Technology Supply Chain Management Quality Control

2 MBA’s Various Technicians Specializing In:

Robotics Operation CNC Operation Preventative Maintenance Quality Control CAD/CAM


GMI Background InformationGMI History in Infrastructure Applications

The First Composite Manhole Covers Manufactured By GMI Were Deployed 17 Years Ago.

GMI Now Supplies The Top Two Petroleum Distribution Firms In The Nation. 8 Out Of 10 Composite Covers Found In Service

Stations Are Produced By GMI in Muskegon, Michigan Improved Ergonomics Drove The Development Composite Service Station Covers Have Been

Deployed Around the Globe First Infrastructure Composite Covers Introduced In 2003

Compatibility with Automated Meter Reading Systems Provided the Initial Opportunity


GMI Installation InformationGMI Traffic Installations

Hodgkins, IL Denver, CO New York City, NY Hawaii Yuma, AZ Phoenix, AZ Scottsdale, AZ Flagstaff, AZ Tempi, AZ San Francisco, CA Las Palmas & Fortuna, CA Dana Point, CA Roosevelt Park, MI


GMI Installation InformationMultiple Heavy Load Installations

Gas Service Stations Michigan Caterpillar Equipment Yard


GMI Installation InformationGMI Water & Waste Water Installations

Denver, CO New York City, NY Colorado Springs Utilities, CO Pueblo, CO Castle Rock, CO Hartford, CN Las Vegas, NV Phoenix, AZ Scottsdale, AZ Rio Grand, Puerto Rico Carol Stream, IL Brookline, MA New Berlin, WI Monroe, MI Roosevelt Park, MI


GMI Installation InformationGMI Electrical Application Installations

Philadelphia, PA New York City, NY Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ Raleigh, NC

New Test Sites MA, NY, CT CA


GMI Installation InformationGMI Sewer

Installations AZ – Extremely high

H2S Levels CA – High H2S, High

Incident Occurrence

Sewer Corrosion with Cast Iron

GMI Cover in Phoenix Sewer location


The Composite Advantage

Attributes of Composite Utility Access Covers & Frames



Ergonomic Advantage 80% Weight Reduction

Over Cast Iron Safeguard Against Injury

to Field Personnel: Decrease Lost Time

Accidents Reduce Workman’s

Compensation Expense



Pedestrian Safety Block Stray Voltage Insulate Extreme Heat Non-Skid Texture Retention Features

Eliminate the Hazard of an Exposed Vault

Keep Curious People on the Correct Side of the Manhole Cover



Strength & Durability GMI Products Meet and

Exceed All U.S. and European Test Standards

Non Corrosive Durable and Wear

Resistant Tested at Temperature

Extremes With no Loss in Performance

UV Radiation Will Not Affect GMI Product Performance



Strength & Durability – Load Testing H-20 Defined: H-20 loading is a theoretical

loading that is defined in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges – 17th Edition. The AASHTO standard defines H-20 as a

theoretical axle load of 32,000 pounds; which translates to a wheel load of 16,000 pounds.



Strength & Durability – AASHTO M-306 United States standard: AASHTO M 306

Standard Specification for Drainage, Sewer, Utility, and Related Castings: Described as a 40,000 lbs. (H-20), or 50,000 lbs. (H-25) Proof Load Concentrated on a Nine Inch By Nine Inch Square Area and Held For One Minute.

The Loadings Represent a 2.5 Times Safety Factor H-20 (16,000 lbs.) H-25 (20,000 lbs.)



All GMI Covers Can Meet H-20 load ratings GMI 24” Cover is 1” thick, weighing 23 lbs, meets H-20 & H-25

with actual load testing to meet the EN124 Class D-400 of 89,924 lbs

Description Load Rating / Rqmt Ultimate Load Weight12” Meter Pit Lid Pedestrian / 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs 4 lbs12” Meter Pit Lid IHT / 16,000 lbs 16,000 lbs 4 lbs12” Meter Pit Lid H-20 / 20,000 lbs 20,000 lbs 5 lbs13” Meter Pit Lid Ped / IHT / H-20 8K / 16K / 20K 6 lbs14.5” Meter Pit Lid Ped / IHT / H-20 8K / 16K / 20K 10 lbs18” Meter Pit Lid Ped / IHT / H-20 8K / 16K / 20K 14 lbs21” Meter Pit Lid Ped / IHT / H-20 8K / 16K / 20K 19 lbs24” Manhole Cover Ped/IHT/H-20 & H-25 20K / 50K / 90K 23 lbs26” Manhole Cover Ped/IHT/H-20 & H-25 20K / 50K / 90K 28 lbs32” Manhole Cover IHT/H-20 & H-25 50K / 90K 50 lbs36” Manhole Cover IHT/H-20 & H-25 50K / 90K 70 lbs40” Manhole Cover IHT/H-20 & H-25 50K / 90K 90 lbs


The Composite AdvantageSecurity & Theft Aversion

Zero Theft Value Available with a Variety of

Solutions McGard – High Security Liber – T Retention &

Latching GMI Clamping Latch

Downward Force Seals a Gasket Vents Pressure In a

Surcharged Storm-Sewer



Automation Friendly Radio Signals Pass Freely Through the

Composite Access Cover - Applications include: Automated Electrical Switching Smart Grid Applications Automated Meter Reading Flow Monitoring Equipment Event Detection Unauthorized Access Detection



Simple Logistics A Complete Composite Manhole Cover & Frame Set Can be Safely

Installed by One Person

Eliminate the Need for Specialized Lifting and/or Transportation Equipment

Routine & Emergency Maintenance Simplified Minimal Crew Light Vehicle Rapid Response Time


Roosevelt Park Installation16 - 26” Covers are

Installed


Complimentary Testing

GMI tests at levels beyond environmental extremes

Electrical Applications Explosion Testing Flame Testing Insulating

Attributes


GMI – Expanding Facilities

Facility Expansion of 12,000 sq. ft. Completed in 2008

Future Expansion of 14,000 sq. ft. is Planned Expanded

Production Floor New Engineering

Offices Can Double Production

Size on Current Property (12 Acres)


GMI - Expanding Capabilities

Technological Capacity Expanded Robotic Finishing Capacity Added Existing Machining Capacity Quadrupled


GMI - Expanding CapabilitiesGMI’s Investment in Human Capital

Positions are being added Technicians Expanded

Engineering Expanded Sales &

Marketing


SAVE WITH GMI!

Save Your People – ErgonomicsSave The Public – Pedestrian SafetySave Your Investment – Theft Mitigation,

Non-CorrosiveSave Your Data – Capture InformationSave Your Money – Comparably Price, Value

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GMI PROVIDES SOLUTIONS!Thank you for your time; please contact GMI for your

next project.

GMI Composites Inc.1355 W. Sherman Blvd.Muskegon, MI 49441www.gmi-covers.comToll Free: (800) 330-4045Office: (231) 755-1611Fax: (231) 755-1613E-Mail: [email protected]


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