CORPORATE INTRODUCTION

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1 CORPORATE INTRODUCTION

2 TEXELIS AT A GLANCE Irrespective of their size and configuration, metros, trams, trucks, buses, special-duty and military vehicles all have one thing in common: they need axles to run on and drivelines to transmit the engine s power. And that is where Texelis comes in. Our key expertise is in knowing how to convert the power generated by motorization systems whether diesel, electric or hybrid into effective vehicle motion. We specialize in heavy-duty and bespoke applications and we are unique in having decades of experience in both electric and diesel applications. We manufacture power transmission systems, such as driven and non-driven axles, designed by our customers and propose our own highly competitive and advanced design in the form of packaged product + support solutions covering the entire product life cycle. Our flexibility and responsiveness come with our size and thousands of products in reliable, cost efficient operation for major customers across the globe. 35,000 m 2 Industrial Manufacturing Facility 60 CNC machines 11 Heat and surface treatment units 12 Assembly units 4 Test benches 280 Permanent staff Dedicated Test Centre 10 Testing facilities capable of endurance, lubrication, thermal and structural tests UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE AND EXPERIENCE FROM WORKING ACROSS DIFFERENT SECTORS 17% 12% 9% Total turnover of 49m 24% 38% Key Defense Rail Truck and Bus Services Machining Leading industrial players in the automotive sector rely upon Texelis to provide operators with innovative and dependable mobility. COMPANY TIMELINE The Limoges Arsenal set up. Truck manufacturer SAVIEM (RENAULT Group) acquires the production facility, which becomes its engine plant. SAVIEM and BERLIET merge to create RENAULT VEHICULES INDUSTRIELS (R.V.I.) RENAULT VEHICULES INDUSTRIELS joins the VOLVO Group and becomes RENAULT TRUCKS. The PRPS unit of Renault Trucks becomes an independent subsidiary with the name of TEXELIS.

3 FROM DRIVELINES TO COMPLETE POWER TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS With drivelines as our core-business, we manufacture any type of axles, reducers, transfer cases, drop boxes, etc. Drawing upon this unrivalled experience, we offer customers the possibility to order complete systems combining motorization and power transmission. TRUCK AND BUS DEFENSE RAIL SPECIAL VEHICLES October TEXELIS becomes independent, after being purchased by Philippe FRANTZ, a Lyon-based industrialist. Major investment Program (15 M ) and new products developments. TEXELIS joins ALSTOM Leading Partners Serial production of TANGO new axles for all-wheel drive vehicles.

4 TEXELIS OFFERS COMPLETE DESIGN, PRO ENGINEERING Relying upon its own engineering department, and in partnership with universities and clusters, Texelis designs innovative solutions which anticipate the expectations of vehicle manufacturers. Powerful design & simulation tools enable the development of complex systems taking into account all aspects of performance, industrialization, cost effectiveness, etc. The engineering department includes highly specialized skills in RAMS, noise and vibration, and gear calculation. One of their last achievements is a new-generation, multi purpose axle code named Tango. This totally adaptable axle can receive a wide array of options: the latest anti-lock braking system (ABS), Central tire inflation system (CTIS), wheels/axles differential lock, etc. Texelis engineering department is available to develop new concepts for customers, from basic design through to prototyping, testing, homologation, industrial production and maintenance. TESTS & VALIDATION Texelis test center includes 10 test benches dedicated to characterization and fatigue tests. The latter simulate, in a limited period of time, the complete lifecycle of a product in real operating conditions. The installed power and maximum speed of the benches allow testing any equipment, whether as part of its industrialization or as a service provision. In addition to tests and validation, Texelis offers to perform on-site application control. Vehicles are instrumented and all parameters (temperature, air flow, speed, torque, etc.) recorded and analysed with a view to validating revenue service.

5 DUCTION AND AFTERSALE SOLUTIONS STATE-OF-THE-ART PRODUCTION FACILITIES The way Texelis organises its production is characterized by large-scale and highly flexible manufacturing resources. In order to deliver systems that meet customer quality demands, Texelis has modernized its production plant, dividing it into two complementary sectors: Machining and Assembly. MACHINING FACILITY: Gear machining: hobbing, cutting, broaching, rolling, knurling, gear grinding and shaving. Machining axial and/or prismatic parts: turning, milling (3, 4 or 5 axes) and grinding. Related heat and thermochemical treatments: case hardening, induction hardening, phosphating, carbonitriding, and shot blasting. ASSEMBLY FACILITY: Assembling transmission components in a flexible line or dedicated module. Test bench validation of assembled driven axles. CUSTOMER SERVICE: FROM SPARE PARTS MANAGEMENT TO PRODUCT REFURBISHMENT Texelis provides its customers with comprehensive aftermarket support including the management of spare parts, to guarantee delivery on every continent. The company relies upon its global repairer network to provide integrated logistics support and maintenance services. Texelis also offers refurbishment services of products in commercial operation including diagnosis, renovation and up-grades, surface treatments and the validation of materials on test benches.

6 BEYOND BORDERS Offering an international reach is not the exclusive privilege of giant corporations, and Texelis has created a worldwide dealer network to support its customers overseas operations. Our network is staffed to carry out maintenance, repair and diagnostic operations for all our customers and swiftly supply them with original spare parts.

7 TEXELIS 72, route du Palais CS Limoges cedex 1 France Tel.: +33 (0) contact@texelis.com Texelis receives financial support from the European Union, the Limousin Region, the Department of Haute-Vienne, Limoges Metropole and the state under the Fund for Defence Restructuring. Europe is involved in Limousin with the European Regional Development Fund ERDF. Graphic design: In Fine. Photos: Acmat Defense, Alstom Transport, Bombardier, Irisbus/Rights reserved, Renault Trucks, Renault Trucks Defense, Texelis, Volvo, RR.