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S+Bi GROUP

Our product range

Ugitech

Markets and Certifications

Our commitment

Customized services

Innovation

Contact

Our activity

Becoming the world reference in stainless steel long products

Brands

Supplying you with the right stainless steel long product solution

Product brand of wire rods and drawn wires

Stainless steel and alloy drawn wires

Striking the right balance

Stainless steel offers not only the strength, aesthetic qualitiesand recyclability of steel, but also cleanliness and resistanceto corrosion. Ugitech is determined to ensure the sustainabledevelopment of long products by remaining the world referenceand our customers’ indispensable partner.

Another way of looking at stainless steel

Patrick LAMARQUE d'ARROUZATCEO of Ugitech

04 SCHMOLZ + BICKENBACH GROUP

Welcome to S+Bi. We offer the solution. All the time.An ambitious claim. We live up to it because we are more than “just” a company that produces steel. At the heart of Europe, we produce what our customers need for success in hard-fought markets: integrated solutions in high-quality steel. A corporate concept that is unique in the industry based on the three pillars of production, processing, and distribution+services, enables us to operate along the entire value creation chain and in any processing depth required, as a solution provider, a technology driver – and, above all, a reliable and quality-conscious global partner for our customers.

Nevertheless, size, performance capability and a global presence are not ends in them-selves. Like everything we do, these serve constantly to expand and strengthen our position as a provider of solutions in steel, expertise and services from a single source. Wherever you are. Whatever you need – we are the solution. This is our mission and how we see ourselves.

Steel featuring the wi-

dest array of properties:

highly ductile and yet

ultra-strong for the plas-

tics industry. Exceedingly

corrosion-resistant for

offshore plants. Or able

to withstand extreme

dynamic stresses for

engine components.

It all begins with steel: the steel that you as our customer need to be successful in your market. Steel in a certain quality.

You need a reliable supply, in very small or very large quantities, with precise, consistent reproducible quality, and you need it quickly. Mostly just-in-time. Delivery delays or failures are not an option.

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PROCESSING WORLD WIDE DISTRIBUTION+ SERVICES

Deutsche Edelstahlwerke GmbHGermany

Ugitech S.A.France

Swiss Steel AGSwitzerland

A. Finkl & Sons Co.USA

Sorel Forge Co.Canada

S+Bi

Blankstahl GmbHGermany

Steeltec AGSwitzerland

Boxholm Stål ABSweden

S+Bi

A/SDenmark

S+Bi

Çelik A.S.Turkey

Ugitech Italia srl.Italy

Sprint MetalEdelstahlziehereien GmbHGermany

S+Bi

Europe GmbH

S+Bi

Austria GmbHAustria

S+Bi

BelgiumBelgium

S+Bi

s.r.o.Czech Republic

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Baltic OÜEstonia

S+Bi

OyFinland

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France S.A.S.France

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UK Ltd.Great Britain

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Magyarország Kft.Hungary

S+Bi

Inox srl.Italy

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International GmbH

S+Bi

Australia Pty. Ltd.Australia

S+Bi

do Brasil Ltda.Brazil

S+Bi

Canada Inc.Canada

S+Bi

Middle East FZCODubai (UAE)

S+Bi

Hong Kong Co. Ltd.Hong Kong

S+Bi

(Hong Kong) Trading Ltd.Hong Kong

S+Bi

INDIA Pvt. Ltd.India

S+Bi

Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.Malaysia

S+Bi

Mexico S.A. de C.V.Mexico

S+Bi

Singapore Pte. Ltd.Singapore

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South Africa (Pty.) Ltd.South Africa

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USA Inc.USA

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Acciai Speciali S.r.l. Italy

S+Bi

Baltic SIALatvia

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Baltic UABLithuania

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B.V.Netherlands

S+Bi

Polska Sp. z o.o.Poland

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Portugal S.A.Portugal

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Romania SrlRomania

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Russia OOORussia

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Slovakia s.r.o.Slovakia

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Ibérica S.A.Spain

PRODUCTION

S+Bi GROUP

S+Bi

Distributions GmbH

S+Bi

Distributions GmbHGermany

Günther + Schramm GmbHGermany

Dr. Wilhelm Mertens GmbHGermany

Our activity

Ugitech and the S+BI GROUP,have become the leader in the stainless steel long products market.

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Ugitech: over a century’s experience of serving innovation

Commissioning of a dust extractor at Ugine

»Forges et Aciéries Electriques Paul Girod« is founded in Ugine

Start of the rapid casting process (Ugine Perrin process)

Acquisition of Bedini by Ugine-Savoie

Merger of Ugine-Kuhlmann with the Péchiney Group

Sacilor and Usinor merger. Ugine Aciers becomes Ugine-Savoie

Merger of the Ugine Aciers and Creusot-Loire wire drawing units under the name of Sprint Metal

Merger of Usinor, Arbed and Aceralia. Arcelor is born

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Creation of Ugitech through the merger of Ugine-Savoie Imphy with Sprint Metal

2006 Acquisition of Ugitech by S+BI

2008 Commissioning of ESR

Acquisition of Eurothal by Ugitech

Commissioning of a new pickling (shot blasting) process

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2011

Marketing, R&D and Manufacturing close collaboration to deliver the optimum solution

» improved machinability grades (UGIMA ®) allowing component costs to be reduced by increasing productivity,» stainless steels with low Nickel (and Molybdenum) content to compensate for the high cost of raw materials,» electroslag remelted (ESR) grades with improved cleanliness for cutting-edge applications (UGIPURE ®),» and more products yet to come …

All these developments are undertaken in consultation with the manufacturing and marketing personnel at each site.» Billets, bars and wire rods: Ugine (France),» Precision bars: Milan (Italy),» Drawn wires: Bourg-en-Bresse, Imphy and Brionne (France), Reichshof (Germany).

A company in tune with the marketThanks to our continuous investment policy, Ugitech is expanding our range of products and services to keep up with market trends. Mass customization ensures a factory-direct product range tailored to the needs of individual customers with the possibility of lengths and finishes to order. Major investments reflect this proactive approach and are opening up new prospects. Ugitech acquired Eurothal, renamed Ugitech Precision, specializes in the medium- and large-scale production of a wide range of chromium-plated bars used in the manufacture of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders.

Our Marketing Department and R&D Centre work together to develop products and services that will meet the expectations of specifiers and customers:

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of our products did not exist 6 years ago

Ugitech acts responsibly towards all our partners: employees, customers, shareholders, neighbours, suppliers, subcontrac-tors, public authorities, etc. Our strategy respects the social, environmental and economic balance.

Our commitment // Striking the right balance

To satisfy our customers, partners and employees, Ugitech is introducing tools that will enable us to achieve excellence in:

Ugitech: encouraging collective development and individual fulfilmentTo innovate, advise and support our customers’ progress, at Ugitech we combine our strategy with the personal development of each employee. Health, safety, equal opportuni-ty, respect for people as human beings, skills development, proximity management, initiative encouragement and open dialogue are essential features of our social approach.

Ugitech: committed to protecting the environmentBy using almost 75 % recycled materials in our raw materials, Ugitech is helping to make the world cleaner. Respect for the environment and the Kyoto protocol (CO 2), site preser-vation and clean air and water are all part of our company culture, which is confirmed by the ISO 14001 certification awarded to all our production sites (UGIGREEN ®).

Ugitech: sensible economic performanceStainless steel is a more sustainable and economic solution than other materials. Thanks to its corrosion resistance, it requires no protective coating. It needs very little maintenance and has an exceptional service life. Ugitech’s growth is based on the preservation of a sustainable future for coming generations. Our strategic choices, the techniques we are developing and the business relationships we are creating are helping Ugitech to build a prosperous international future based on respect for the economic, social and environmen-tal balance.

Ugitech: sustainable relationshipsWe treat our customers we treat our customers as real partners by providing them with solutions devised by our R&D Centre and supporting their developments with high-quality products and services. To ensure our sustainable development and achieve excellence, Ugitech is committed to the WCM (World Class Management) initiative. This continuous improvement program is a comprehensive management system designed to improve the company’s performance.

» Human Resource management» Citizenship» Economic performance» Quality, service, innovation

11OUR COMMITMENT

12 OUR PRODUCT RANGE

Customizable finishes:Bars:10 to 130 mm: bar lengths from 300 to 6 500 mmEnd finishes:» Chamfers/points, 45 and 30 °: up to 10 mm deep» Shoulders, centre points

Sizes:Billets:Bars:

50 to 140 mm1.5 to 250 mm2 to 57 mm2 to 57 mm

Constant metric weight. . . . . . . . . . .50 to 130 mm – Tol. 13Rolled and descaled. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 to 250 mm – Tol. 13Turned and polished. . . . . . . 22 to 250 mm – Tol. 12, 11, 10Turned and fine polished. . . . . . . . . . .22 to 55 mm – Tol. 10Drawn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5 to 30 mm – Tol. 9, 8Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 to 130 mm – Tol. 9 to 6Cold ribbed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 to 20 mmHot ribbed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 to 40 mm

Product presentation:

Becoming the world reference in stainless steel long products

Ugitech manufactures and sells stainless steel billets and bars, offering you a complete, constantly evolving range.

Bars

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Brands

UGI ®The Ugi grades offer all possible options in terms of grade, diameter, end finishing and quantity. They are available ex-works or ex-stock.

UGIMA ®The range of improved machinability grades recognised by users. This process provides unparalleled cutting conditions and tool wear levels without affecting the intrinsic properties of the grades. We offer 40 grades in the UGIMA ® version.

UGIMA ® HMThe new generation of UGIMA ® that further increases the productivity of grades 1.4305, 1.4404, 1.4307.

UGIGRIP ®A complete range of concrete reinforcing bars. These stainless steel rebars, which comply with current standards, are the solution to the new problems encountered in building and construction. They guarantee safety, durability, reduced maintenance costs and improved living conditions for our fellow citizens.

UGICHROM ®UGICHROM ® is the result of combining the high efficiency of micro-fissuring chromium plating with the technology of Ugitech’s most advanced bars. For our customers, this guaranteed zero-defect solution is indispensable for many cutting-edge applications (offshore, nuclear, wind power, aeronautics, etc.).

UGIPLEXAn excellent compromise between corrosion resistance and the mechanical properties of the austeno-ferritic grades (Duplex). This product line allows Ugitech to offer our customers economical alternatives (1.4362, 1.4460) to austenitic steels.

UGIPURE ®Obtained with the ESR process, these stainless steel refractory products with improved cleanliness and structure meet the most stringent requirements of high-tech markets.

UGIPERM ®The optimum magnetism/machinability of stainless steel. Very high relative magnetic permeability (UGIPERM ® 12FM).

UGISTART ™Performance with total simplicity. UGISTART TM bars: the perfect combination of competi-tiveness and standard requirements.» Quality and standards compliance combined in a simple product at the lower end of the Ugitech range.» Standard finishes only.

UGILEAN ™Martensitic and ferritic grades characterised by their excellent levels of mechanical or magnetic properties. A range of economical highperformance grades.

Nickel-based alloysAn essential addition to the range for applications requiring very specific properties (corrosion, thermal conductivity, oxidation, etc.)

Annealed pickled wire rod

5.0 to 32 mm 12.4 to 28 mm

1,000 kg coils with different finishes: coated, shaved, etc. In a very wide range of ferritic, martensitic, austenitic and duplex grades suitable for our customers’ different activities: wire drawing, bar drawing, cold heading, manufacturing of cutlery and a wide variety of parts: screws, welding rods, springs, etc.

Supplying you with the right stainless steel long product solution

Wire rods and drawn wires

Ugitech manufactures and sells stainless steel wire rods and drawn wires, offering you a complete, constantly evolving range.

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EXHAUST ® F1The only ferritic stainless steel equivalent to the austenitics for welding and assembly on exhaust lines.

EXHAUST˘® F1 ÉvolutionEXHAUST ® F1 Evolution is a new stabilized ferritic grade. Easier implementation by exhaust manufacturers and significantly improved weld life.

GRADE 1 ®Recommended for cryogenic applications (to –150 °C) and environments susceptible to electromagnetic waves.

PHYWELD ®Alloy wire for welding. PHYWELD ® is an Aperam trademark.

UGIFIL ®Stainless steel wire for vines.

UGISHAPEThe isosceles triangle mainly intended for oil and gas filtration.

UGIWELD TM

Stainless steel wire for welding.

SPRINOX ®Grades with high mechanical properties.

Product brand of wire rods and drawn wires

More economical grades (ferritic, low nickel, duplex):

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Profiles 1 to 70 mm ² – round-edged flat bars, square, triangular, oval and trapezoidal flat bars, beads and complex cross-sections Applications: oil and gas filtration, paper pulp, water, mining, industrial filtration, household and food, the aeronautical and rail industries, springs, automobile parts, architecture, etc.

Wire for metal itemsØ 0.7 to 12 mmApplications: Household and food: grills, various parts, etc. Building: hooks, decorative fabrics Industries: conveyor belts, baskets, etc.

Wire for welding (stainless steel and alloys)Wire for MIG, TIG welding, submerged arc welding and cores for electrodes

Wire for screw machiningØ 1 to 14 mm

Wire for measuring linesØ 0.108 – 0.125 – 0.140 – 0.160 inchLength 10,000 to 30,000 feet

Wire for springsØ 0.13 to 15 mmApplications: springs for compression, traction, torsion, forming, etc.

Wire for cold headingØ 0.90 to 18 mmApplications: screws (for wood, sheet metal, torx screws), rivets, ball bearings, etc.

Fine and ultra-fine wiresØ 10 μ to 1 mmApplications: braiding, knitting, weaving, cables, wire mesh, etc.

Wire for steel woolØ 3,1 mmApplications: exhaust silencers, etc.

AlloysØ 0.5 to 14 mmUGI HQ286, UGI HT750,UGI HT 718, UGI HT4,UGI HT600, PHYWELD ® 625,UGI HT825, UGI KC35N,SUPRA 50, INVAR ®,N42, PHYNOX ®.INVAR ® and SUPRA 50 are Aperam trademarks.Applications: screws, nuts, weld wires for coating, filters, spindles, fixings, components, etc.

Stainless steel and alloy drawn wires

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Manufacturing and Process – Oil and GasOur wide range of grades and certifications (ISO 9001, TÜV PED 97 / 23 / CE, TÜV W0 / TRD 100, NorsokMDS D47) enables us to meet the requirements of customers working in this market. Our products areused to manufacture valves, pumps, fittings, filters and flanges and to weld fabricated assemblies.

AutomotiveThe ISO TS certification, the installation performances of our products and our partnerships with OEMshave made Ugitech the leading manufacturer in this market. Ugitech products are used in injection, braking and exhaust systems, as well as in other safety components.

Markets and certifications

Ugitech is active in a wide variety of markets. 80 % of our salesare made in four especially demanding ones.

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Markets and certifications

Building – ConstructionIn many applications, stainless steels demonstrate their ability to meet the varied needs of the building, civil engineering and architecture fields. The variety of our products (from fine wire to concrete rebars) is a real asset in this market. Long stainless products are used for decoration (woven mesh, door handles, fasteners, etc.) and in structures (rebars or dowels). Choose resistance and durability with UGIGRIP ® stainless steel rebars. Our products comply with the NF XP 35-014 and BS 6744 standards.

Water treatment and food processingUgitech is able to provide customers with economical solutions that fully meet the expecta-tions of these markets. Seawater desalination, water supply and water treatment plants require the use of stainless steel. Stainless steel is also used in the food processing industry, where hygiene standards are extremely strict.

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NuclearUgitech has been an RCC-M certified manufacturer and stockist for the nuclear industry for over 40 years, complying with the design and construction rules for mechanical components of PWR nuclear islands. Our experience allows us to provide the very low Co (≤ 0.04 %) and Boron (≤ 0.001 %) stainless steel grades required. We can also supply grades in compliance with the other standards used in this industry, such as ASME, NCA3800, PED, GOST, etc.

AeronauticsUgitech can provide a full range of products and finishes and a wide variety of sizes. Our products are already benchmarked by the major manufacturers and comply with over 1 900 standards and specifications. Ugitech is a member of the French Standardization Office for the Aeronautical and Space Industry (BNAE).

MedicalWe are represented in this market through our range of implantable products and our range of nonimplantable products designed for accessories and instruments. We guarantee a high-quality material that complies with the required ISO and ASTM standards and offer you our technical expertise.

Watchmaking and cutleryUgitech has also developed specific solutions for the watchmaking and cutlery industries.

Enjoy personalized technical adviceDo you need to design a new part? Or require a special grade? Our technical advisers are available to optimize the stainless steel solution used in your products.

Visit our UGILAB siteUgilab is an industrial laboratory carrying out research and providing services in the metallurgical field. Come and find out about our products at www.ugilab.com.

Use our eServices portalTrack the progress of your orders in real time and with complete transparency!Download, at any time, all the documents related to your orders: delivery notes, certifi-cates, invoices, etc. Come and discover our new eServices tool today at www.ugitech.com.

Opt for a tailor-made solutionOur standard range does not appear to include the products and services that exactly meet your needs? The Specialities department and all its technicians are at your disposal to provide you with the right product for your application. End and surface finishes, heat treatments, manufacturing methods and various Ugitech inspections and tests that are not part of the standard Ugitech range are managed by this department on a daily basis.

Ugitech provides customers with a range of services to help them with their developments.

Customized services //Helping you to attain excellence

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of productivity make the difference

Ugitech has a long tradition of research and development and an internationally renowned R & D Centre.The R&D Centre is at our customers’ service and works closely with the Marketing, Sales and Manufacturing personnel to master and develop processes, products and services.

Innovation means:» creating new products: coloured stainless steel for decoration, specific grades for automotive injection systems, etc.» developing and improving existing products: ultra-clean grades to improve usage properties, etc.» optimizing production systems to stay competitive and introduce new services.» adopting the latest technologies derived from fundamental research.

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The stainless steels of tomorrow

Innovation and advanced technologies

26 CONTACT

Ugitech – a Part of the S+Bi GROUP with it's worldwide presence!

working together for you around the world

UGITECH a team of

Ugitech

Production plants

Bars Ugitech SAAvenue Paul Girod73403 UGINE Cedex - FranceTel. +33 (0) 4 79 89 – 3030 Fax – 3434

Ugitech Italia SrlVia G. Di Vittorio, 34/3620068 PESCHIERA BORROMEO (MI)Tel. +39 02 54 74 31 Fax – 3431

Wire rodUgitech SAAvenue Paul Girod73403 UGINE Cedex - FranceTel. +33 (0) 4 79 89 – 3030 Fax – 3434

Drawn wireUgitech SABP 3358160 IMPHY - FranceTel. +33 (0) 3 86 21 – 3096 Fax – 3103

Ugitech SAPetite Rue VolaisBP 11527800 BRIONNE - FranceTel. +33 (0) 2 32 – 473596 Fax – 449639

Ugitech SA3, Chemin de MajornasBP 110901009 BOURG-EN-BRESSE - FranceTel. +33 (0) 4 74 50 – 5503 Fax – 5510

SPRINT METALEdelstahlziehereien GmbH Eckenhagener Strasse 251580 REICHSHOF - Pochwerk - GermanyTel. +49 (0) 22 61 54 – 0623 Fax – 40855

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