Bodycote Plc · LSE:BOY
Bodycote — Shareholder Meeting (April 2008)
9 slides from Bodycote's shareholder meeting presentation, Apr 30, 2008
Slide 1: The Future is Thermal
The Future is Thermal Bodycote plc AGM 30th April 2008
Slide 2: Strategy Overview
Strategy Overview Deliver value of Testing SBU for shareholders Focus on Thermal Processing Group Further develop niche technologies: – HIP Near-Net-Shape parts – EBW – Thermal Spray – Low Pressure Carburising (LPC) – Kolsterising – Plasma Nitriding – Controlled Gas Nitriding Extend geographical rea
Slide 3: Growing Geographies
Growing Geographies Bodycote’s strategy to widen its geographical coverage has seen recent growth into the following countries: – Japan – Thailand – UAE – Mexico – Argentina – Singapore – Turkey – Brazil – India – China 3 The Future is Thermal 5/1/08
Slide 4: What do we do?
What do we do? PVD Coatings 4 5/1/08 *Bodycote share limited to 25%, managed independently of Bodycote The Future is Thermal
Slide 5: The Proven Value of Partnerships
The Proven Value of Partnerships Bodycote has a history of successful, mutually beneficial partnerships with leading international companies through: – Conventional subcontact support – Long-term agreements – Strategic Partnerships Bodycote enables these companies to focus their resources on their c
Slide 6: Delivering Technology
Delivering Technology Low Pressure Carburising (LPC) - Bodycote’s second dedicated LPC plant opened in Mexico Plasma Nitriding - Acquired three specialised plasma nitriding plants in Germany Controlled Gas Nitriding - Transfer of technology from Europe to USA 6 The Future is Thermal 5/1/08
Slide 7: Delivering Technology
Delivering Technology Kolsterising® - Extended offering to include gas and plasma equivalent processes Electron Beam Welding (EBW) - Installed largest subcontract EBW equipment in Europe Near-Net-Shape HIP parts - Brand new facility built to house largest HIP unit in Western hemisphere Thermal Spray
Slide 8: Why is Thermal Processing so important?
Why is Thermal Processing so important? Component failure at 30,000ft is not an option Car design could not be so compact, durable and aesthetically pleasing Harmful processes are replaced by more environmentally-friendly ones CO2 emissions reduced as a result of thermal processing 8 The Future is T
Slide 9: Bodycote IS the future of Thermal Processing
Bodycote IS the future of Thermal Processing