Trimas Corporation · NASDAQ:TRS
Trimas — Investor Presentation (October 2005)
23 slides from Trimas's investor presentation, Oct 19, 2005
Slide 1: The power of great stops
The power of great stops. Electronics & Administrative Offices
Slide 2: Facility
Facility Tekonsha, MI Facility: 75,000 square feet – 225-250 employees TS16949: Certification is in process for 2005 completion Certified: QS9000, July 2003 TS16949, Recommended Benefits: Refined manufacturing process Predictable quality Documented business practices Cost controls
Slide 3: Commercial Organization
Commercial Organization J. Robert Lewis, President Staff John Walsh VP of Sales – Commercial Mark Gage VP of Marketing - Commercial Mark Walkowski VP of Finance - Commercial Walt Mills Director of IT – Commercial Kreg Kukor Director of Quality – Commercial Marcia Albright VP of Engineering Jim Shirk
Slide 4: Technical Resources
TECHNICAL RESOURCES Internal Technical resources Tekonsha Facility 6 Electrical Engineers: Hardware 4 Electrical Engineers: Software 4 Electrical Engineering Technicians 7 Mechanical Engineers 2 Industrial Design Engineers 5 CAD operators 3 Manufacturing Engineers 2 Quality Engineers 4 Data Document
Slide 5: Technology Partners
Technology Partners Test Labs: CSA Dana TRP Eaton Corporation Intertek ETL Entela UL Prototype Services: Fortress Manufacturing, Inc. Select Manufacturing Services, Inc. Manufacturing test and support: Agelent Technologies Murray A. Percival Group Consulting Groups Fredricks Design, Inc. Calcoast ES
Slide 6: CALGOAST
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Slide 7: Prodigy and Primus are the beginning of a new series
Prodigy and Primus are the beginning of a new series of intelligent, self leveling, proportional, consumer based brake controls. For the first time in brake control development, proportional technology is provided in a format that removes the issues associated with leveling and adjustment providing
Slide 8: NEW! For August 2006: P3
NEW! For (August) 2006 P3 An innovative “step up” from Prodigy ® capable of working with trailers using disc brakes. Product TM
Slide 9: Tekonsha Branded Proportional Controls
Tekonsha Branded Proportional Controls lead the industry in consumer recognition and acceptance … they include: Sentinel Voyager Envoy XP Product ® ® ® ®
Slide 10: Accupower Branded Time Actuated Brake Controls
Accupower Branded “Time Actuated” Brake Controls DigiTrac II (coming April 2003) AccuTrac Pilot Power on Demand (POD) Product ® ® ® ®
Slide 11: Tekonsha ShurSet III Systems
Tekonsha Full Power ShurSet III Systems For Trailers with up to 4 braking axles: 5 Amp Sealed Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery, Heavy Duty Breakaway Switch (4 axle max.), Latch able Mounting System Tekonsha 4/5 th Power ShurSet III Systems For Trailers with 2 to 3 braking axles: 4 Amp Sealed Lead Acid
Slide 12: Brake Control harnesses and hardware
Brake Control harnesses … for most vehicle applications that include a brake control harness. Circuit Breakers, Pulse Preventors, Testing Equipment and more … Everything you need for complete and professional installations. Brake Hardware … the most complete selection of electric trailer brake assem
Slide 13: RV & Trailer Lighting, Cords & Connectors
RV & Trailer Lighting RV & Trailer Cords & Connectors Bargman … Has been recognized for more than 50 years as a leading provider of vehicle / trailer illumination and electrical connectivity . Now positioned as a key brand it is focused on North American OEM, aftermarket and International customers.
Slide 14: Primary markets served by Tekonsha
Primary markets served by Tekonsha … Aftermarket RV Distributors, Trailer Parts Distributors, Automotive Distributors, Truck Accessory Distributors & Program groups Original Equipment Automotive, RV, Trailer, Agricultural & Stock Special Accounts Private brand, Trailer hitch manufacturers, Raybestos
Slide 15: Some of the customers served by Tekonsha
Some of the customers served by Tekonsha include… Redneck Trailer Supply Quality Trailer U-haul Stag Parkway Coast Distribution Lucky B Northwest Trailer S & S Tire TW/UAP Danzy Atlas Vipar Heavy Duty Customers
Slide 16: Co-brand customers
Some of our co-brand customers include… Raybestos (Premimum with Tekonsha label) NAPA (Premium with Tekonsha label) Carquest (Premium with Tekonsha label) Customers
Slide 17: Our Patents and Intangibles
Our Patents and Intangibles include… Twenty Three design patents Twenty Six utility patents Ten patent applications pending Two disclosures submitted Patents in Canada Patents in Germany Patents in Australia Patents in Great Britain Patents in Mexico Technology
Slide 18: Our technology is focused on factory integrated trailer brake control
Our technology is focused on… Factory integrated trailer brake control Technology
Slide 19: Our technology is focused on controller features
Our technology is focused on… Output Display 10-segment display shows relative output signal strength sent to trailer brakes. Override Slider Switch Spring loaded switch provides output signal proportional to switch position, regardless of gain setting or application of base brakes. At- rest positio
Slide 20: Henry Ford Technology Award 2005
Henry Ford Technology Award 2005 Team Leader Marcia Albright Program Manager Jerry Prater Award Received September 26, 2005 Technology
Slide 21: Manufacturing Processes
Tekonsha Manufacturing Processes Dual sided, surface mount line with automated inspection Through-hole axial and radial component insertion Discrete component placement production lines In-line, automated wave soldering 2-D, in line, automated visual inspection system Automated In-Circuit Test stati
Slide 22: Strategy: Marketing and Image
Strategy Our Marketing is focused on… Enhancing our presence as a category leader with an emphasis on safety in trailer braking Initiating the technological advancement of trailer and automotive applications Maintaining price leadership in the market Our Image will convey… Our focus on electric trai
Slide 23: Strategy: Message and Sales Effort
Strategy Our Message is… We are sensitive to the consumers need We are dedicated to our distributors and the satisfaction of their dealers and installers Our Sales effort… Is based on people selling people. Our sales will continue to be driven by personnel relationships We will remain dedicated to t