ALPS & Bonfiglioli Engineering N.A. Introduction

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An introduction to ALPS and Bonfiglioli Engineering N.A. leak testing equipment, markets, backgrounds and applications

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Leak Testing Equipment

• World leaders in leak testing equipment for empty containers and filled packages

• 100% on-line inspection and lab units

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Leak Testing Equipment

• TASI Group = privately owned with combined sales in excess of $170M

• TASI has 3 divisions: Test & Measurement, Flow, and Assembly & Test

• Bonfiglioli Engineering acquired by TASI Group in 2012

• TASI Test & Measurement (ALPS, Bonfiglioli & CTS) now considered to be the largest supplier of advanced leak inspection solutions worldwide

Specializes in Plastics & Empty Containers

Focuses on Pharma, Metal & Filled Food

Instruments & Custom Systems for Multiple Markets

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PRIMARY BENEFITS• Empty containers – verifies container integrity by performing a

functional test i.e. checks that they will seal and hold pressure

• Filled packages – verifies seal / package integrity

• Monitor process

• Detect random quality issues

• Protect inventory

SUPPORTS MARKET TRENDS Drive for Zero defects Need to monitor narrowing process windows caused by:

Light-weighting of packages Increased recycled material content New package materials, shapes and processes

Benefits of 100% On-Line Leak Testing

Market Drivers

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• Air Logic Power Systems LLC (ALPS), founded in 1974, is a leading manufacturer of on-line container leak inspection equipment

• Primarily focused on testing empty plastic containers, with market presence in metal & composite containers, dispensing closures, cups and filled food packages

• ALPS has delivered more than 2,400 leak test machines with the current population testing more than 50 billion containers annually

Market Presence

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Leak Testing EquipmentCompany Location

• ALPS headquarters is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA• Heart of the industrial Midwest, on Lake Michigan• 20 minutes to MKE airport, 90-120 minutes to Chicago O’Hare airport• Sales, Service and Manufacturing in Milwaukee• ALPS has maintained a free 24-hour Service Hotline for 20+ years• Full-time Service Manager and staff of in house technicians

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Leak Testing EquipmentApplications

• Containers in all shapes, sizes & materials ranging from 3cc to 5-gallon (20L) volumes

Beverage

Food

Healthcare

Household, Personal Care, Automotive, Industrial

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A Few of the Brands Protected by ALPS Leak Testers

Brands Protected

• Major food, beverage, industrial and pharmaceutical brand owners

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Leak Testing Equipment

• Bonfiglioli Engineering: Founded in 1974 in Ferrara, Italy

• Most active in Pharma & Metal leak testing (both filled & empty)

• Technologies = Leak, Vision & Laser

• ALPS responsible for North American sales & service

Bonfiglioli N.A.