CONTENTS THE SCHERDELFAMILY 4 THE SCHERDELSUCCESS STORY 6 SCHERDEL AT A GLANCE 10 SCHERDEL AUTOMOTIVE 12 SCHERDEL INDUSTRY 18 SCHERDEL MEDTEC 20

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2 CONTENTS THE SCHERDELFAMILY 4 THE SCHERDELSUCCESS STORY 6 SCHERDEL AT A GLANCE 10 SCHERDEL AUTOMOTIVE 12 SCHERDEL INDUSTRY 18 SCHERDEL MEDTEC 20 SCHERDEL MACHINERY DIVISION 22 SCHERDEL TOOLING DIVISION 24 INNOVATION AT SCHERDEL 26 SCHERDEL S AREAS OF EXPERTISE 28 CAREER AT SCHERDEL 30 THE FUTURE OF SCHERDEL 32

3 THE SCHERDELFAMILY The SCHERDELfamily: A big word for a big success. What bonds our corporate family together? Maybe the fact that, at SCHERDEL, people come first, before all technical products. But maybe it is also the peace of mind of being an active part of a big long-established family-run company. Our focus on good cooperation with ample room for personal development gives our worldwide family of employees its distinctive character that is highly appreciated by our customers, suppliers and partners in metal forming and many other areas of expertise. Our success as an international owner-run family business shows this, making it clear that our strength lies in the people that are part of the SCHERDELfamily. Since the beginning of its entrepreneurial activities the SCHERDELfamily has left its mark as a spring technology leader in Franconia and later in a total of 29 locations worldwide. Today, it is still our goal to be successful in the long term and generate worldwide growth with a committed international team. Since the fall of 2013, the new management team, too, has embarked on a forward-looking path. With Marcus Bach, Maximilian von Waldenfels and Christian Schiener, it is the fourth generation that is in charge of our family-run company rich in tradition. We want to remain an independent family-run Company. (from the guiding principles) Family, from small to big: The SCHERDELmanagers with their families SCHERDELGroup 5

4 THE SCHERDEL SUCCESS STORY For more than a century our company has been standing for success in motion. Whether in the Graf Zeppelin airship, the Daimler-Benz Silver Arrow or the 24-hour race of Le Mans: Motion and developments related to engines, technical springs and many other technical components, are what drives our company every day. The courageous footprints The first compression spring production line started operation. of the legendary company founder Sigmund Scherdel have encouraged many people to Appreciative reception in the Oval Office: Bill Clinton, President of the United States, and Walter Bach sharing their thoughts about the economic trend in our country at that time. International milestones resulting in a cross-sector product range. Piston ring spring production started. Today our company is still the market leader for this product // 20 // 1,000 join and shape our company in the course of our corporate history. Even today, with the fourth SCHERDELgeneration, the signs are set for success, telling our success story: 1936 Foundation of the Scherdel & Weiß wire-drawing mill. First product: piano strings Our valve springs accompanied Rudolph Diesel in his experiments with the first Diesel engine. SCHERDEL valve springs played a part in the first transatlantic crossing from East to West. New prospective markets such as medical technology and e-mobility are opened up successfully // more than 4,500 Setting the course for the successful internationalization via significant shareholdings in French and Spanish spring makers. In parallel, the number of employees exceeded 1,000. Our first factory in Erlangen Bruck is built. Production focused on: Springs for the aviation industry Production in Brazil and Mexico starts. Shortly afterwards the company is expanded in cooperation with the TOGO-Seisakusyo Group in Japan Our valve springs allow for the first postwar successes of the Daimler-Benz Silver Arrows, the NSU blue whales, BMW motorcycles and Porsche race cars s and 1980s 1990s 1968: Starting point for tool and machine construction and the associated successful entry in the production of high-tech springs. 1978: The increasing significance of tool and machine construction resulted in it being spun off in stand-alone companies. New locations and joint ventures in Eastern Europe, France, Portugal, China and the USA. Broad product range Technology leader from The Mitteldeutsche Federnzentrum GmbH (Central-Germany s Base for Springs GmbH) is founded as part of a partnership between the SCHERDEL Group and Federnwerke Marienberg/ Saxony (Spring plant in Marienberg). In 1991 SCHERDEL took over the Spring plant in Marienberg/ Saxony. There are no more obstacles for an expansion towards large springs, stamping parts and seat components. Audi is having winning streaks with our valve springs at the 24-hour race of Le Mans Our company is celebrating its 125-year-old success story. Inauguration of the Walter Bach Research and Development Centre. SCHERDEL Siment with their numerical simulation and SCHERDEL Innotec (product development and prototyping) are located there as well. International presence Family-run company In 1890 Margarethe and Sigmund Scherdel founded the Scherdel & Weiß wire-drawing mill in Marktredwitz together with Friedrich Weiß. Max, Bernhard and Rudi Scherdel, the sons of the founding family, gradually took over management of the company from 1934, providing for significant technological innovations. Karl Scherdel, their cousin, provided great help during war time and in the period of reconstruction. Walter Bach, a grandson of the company founder, has been heading the company since 1961, giving the company the worldwide significance the SCHERDELGroup has today, with visionary decisions and bold steps. Christian Schiener, Marcus Bach and Maximilian von Waldenfels have been in charge of the successful future of our company since SCHERDELGroup 8

5 SCHERDEL AT A GLANCE THIS IS WHAT WE OFFER WORLDWIDE ORGANIZATION 29 locations more than 4500 enthusiastic employees personal customer support around the world used in 80% of all passenger cars and utility vehicles worldwide 125 years ago SCHERDEL was established 6% of sales are invested in Research and Development COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT RANGE ON OUR WAY TO THE FUTURE, BASED ON TRADITION multifunctional parts variable components custom-made assemblies DEEP TECHNICAL EXPERTISE metal forming assembly & joining technology tool construction, machine and system construction surface technology HIGHEST QUALITY STANDARDS 68,000 tonnes of steel were processed in billion springs were produced in 2014 (up 8% from 2013) technical cleanliness 100% inspection numerical simulation logistics solutions 11 countries 29 locations 39 production plants more than 4,500 employees worldwide GERMANY: Marktredwitz, Marienberg, Berlin, Chemnitz, Coburg, Erlangen, Plauen, Röslau, Seifhennersdorf, Treuen EUROPE: France: L Arbresle, Beauvais / Portugal: S.J. da Madeira / Russia: Kaluga / Slovakia: Myjava / Czech Republic: Bor AMERICA: Brazil: Sorocaba / Mexico: Silao / USA : Muskegon ASIA: China: Anqing, Huzhou / Japan: Nagoya Quality from A to Z: The SCHERDELGroup offers optimum customer benefits combined with energy efficiency and sustainable savings of cost and time. SCHERDELGroup 10 MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT Basic research Material development LOGISTICS Logistics center Packaging solutions Warehousing Just in time CUSTOMER RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Material development Process development Product development Numerical Simulation Measuring and testing Prototype making PRODUCTION Full range of technical springs Metal forming Tool making, machine and system construction Components SCHERDELGruppe 10 BUSINESS PERFORMANCE Around the world, SCHERDEL s strengths are its proximity to customers and its good sense of what the market needs. This allows us to react to small and big market movements dynamically and sustainably. Our strong sales performance shows: The great flexibility and high development potential within the SCHERDEL Group ensure success. As a successful technical problem solver we have been present among the world market leaders with many products for decades. Our maxim is: Regionally based. Globally present. SALES PERFORMANCE million

6 SCHERDEL AUTOMOTIVE EVERYTHING FROM ONE SOURCE Comfortable traveling or sporty and dynamic driving: Our premium automotive products allow for both. As a long-standing partner of the automotive industry, we are involved with our development right from the start. From process-optimized production to intelligent logistics, we make sure that innovative ideas become moving solutions. For more information go to:

7 We grew up with automobiles. As an automotive supplier with innovative products used in 80% of all passenger cars and commercial vehicles worldwide, SCHERDEL has been going full speed ahead for more than 100 years. Whether the interior, the car body or drivetrain we know what we are talking about, providing for sustainable motion thanks to intelligent products guaranteeing a comfortable ride. determine test simulate measure control develop research SCHERDEL AUTOMOTIVE Our automotive expertise INTERIOR ENGINE / AUXILIARY UNITS Piston ring springs and valve springs for various applications Compression springs and torsion springs for variable valve control systems Springs for vibration absorbers Circlips and magnetic sleeves for various applications Torsion springs for switching cam followers Compression, torsion and spiral springs for belt and chain tensioners Stamping parts, stamping and bending parts and compression springs for pencil-type ignition coils Rolled bushes and sleeves for electromagnets and electric motors Spiral, compression, torsion springs and stamping parts / stamping and bending parts for camshaft adjusting systems Compression springs for variable oil and water pumps Compression springs, sleeve springs and stamping parts / stamping and bending parts for gas and diesel injection pumps and injectors Torsion springs for throttle valve and EGR systems Compression springs and stamping parts / stamping and bending parts for turbocharger applications POWER TRAIN Wave springs, spring stacks and disc springs for multi-disk clutches in conventional automatic transmissions with torque converter and dual clutches Compression springs for damping systems in the drive train, e.g. dual-mass flywheel, clutch damper and dampers in torque converter clutches Compression springs (with and without plastic flap) for hydraulic controls in automatic transmissions Compression springs, rolled sleeves and hold-down systems for solenoid valves in automatic transmissions Torsion springs for gear and selector levers and parking locks Hose clamps for hose connections Fine-blanking parts and mechanical assemblies for various applications Metal structures for seats and backrests Backseat frames Rear backrest frames Side upholstery Metal structures for center arm rests Center arm rests with and without snap-in locking mechanism Inserts for upholstery Upholstery wires Insert wires Wire inserts consisting of connected parts Components for actuating devices Subassemblies for actuating and adjusting Spiral / torsion springs for power support Insert springs for backrest spring systems lumbar support springs Supporting and connecting elements Isofix connectors Seat connectors / guides Supporting and connecting elements Panel holders Headrest connectors Seat occupancy sensors Spring systems for seats Torsion springs for seat adjusters Tension springs for seats STEERING, BRAKE AND SAFETY SYSTEMS / SHOCK ABSORBER APPLICATIONS Compression / wave / tension / shaped springs and torsion springs, stamping and bending parts and various crash elements for steering boxes Compression / tension / shaped and torsion springs, wire parts and stamping and bending parts, pad holder and housing holder springs, design sheets, spread locks and assemblies for brake systems Constant force, power and spiral springs and assemblies for retention systems Shaped and torsion springs, wire bending parts, stamping parts and stamping and bending parts, contact elements and compression springs for airbag systems Various products related to autonomous driving Disc springs and shear-force-optimized compression springs for various applications Compression springs for braking control systems and brake actuator systems Compression springs for variable shock absorber systems and rebound buffer springs E-MOBILITY BODY AND OPENING SYSTEMS Spare wheel holder Compression / tension / torsion springs, fine-blanking parts and stamping and bending parts for lock systems Passive pedestrian protection systems Spring supports for tailgates / rear lids Tension springs for tailgates / rear lids Hinges Flocked springs for electric spindle opening systems Springs for electric spindle drives Opening systems for various vehicle hatches Compression springs for truck cab systems Torsion springs for hinges Put your trust in the quality and diversity of SCHERDELproducts. Trendsetting system solutions such as e-mobility lead to many questions about drive solutions, energy storage and power electronics. We respond with sophisticated manufacturing technologies, a broad product range and innovative research in cooperation with renowned companies and research institutes. The results are parts and assemblies for hybrid and all-electric drives, metal-plastic composite parts or laser-welded products made of high-purity copper. Switch rings for electric motors Power connections Double inverters Single inverters Stamping and bending parts Spring elements Screening sheets UVW plugs HV connections SCHERDELGroup 14

8 Our benchmark is the market and its requirements. (from the guiding principles) SCHERDEL FUNCTIONALITY INDUSTRIAL COMPONENTS Multifunctional parts and assemblies tailor-made to our customers needs: With SCHERDEL industry, we provide precise components for various functional units ranging from the electronics industry, domestic and railway technology, household and sports appliances and the furniture industry to the broad field of renewable energies. Whether ski bindings, high-quality door opening systems, functional components in energy and building technology or various other components for steel and machine construction and in industrial automation processes: Our application-oriented fine-blanking parts, springs and stamping and bending parts are used in many different industries. Our SCHERDEL standards, i.e. highest precision and optimum use of material, apply here as well. Thanks to the high level of functionality and longevity of our applications, we offer our customers one thing above all: Trust combined with reliability. SCHERDELGroup 19

9 SCHERDEL FOR HEALTH MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY Sound processes and applications from top to toe: This is our goal as a development partner in medical technology. Not only globally positioned pharmaceutical enterprises, but also medium-sized companies in the medical industry are interested in the global expertise of SCHERDEL medtec. Whether in the administration of medication (treatment of diabetes or respiratory diseases, thrombosis prophylaxis safety injection etc.), endoscopy (for diagnosis or surgery), or in vitro diagnostics: Wherever metal wire and strip material are used in healthcare, our innovative products and developments provide stability, continuity and efficiency. Companies putting their trust in our profound technical knowledge include manufacturers of electromechanical imaging equipment and pacemakers. With our qualified and validated production processes, state-of-the-art measuring methods and a quality management that is fit for the future, our services stand on solid ground. The results are intelligent system solutions for the highest product requirements. Together with our customers we work intensively on projects in which our springs, stamping and bending parts and aluminum profiles are used in the following applications: PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS Systems for the administration of medication Inhalation systems Syringe systems Pen systems We help our employees reach their personal goals in the company. (from the guiding principles) DIAGNOSTICS Lancing devices for diabetics Blood glucose meters MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY Colonoscopy Balancing mechanisms for X-ray machines Transport units for oxygen cylinders Transport units for intensive care supervision Length adjustment of hospital bed handles SCHERDELGroup 20

10 SCHERDEL IN PRODUCTION MACHINE AND SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION Standing on two main pillars, our machine and system construction department processes steel, iron, titanium, light metals, plastics and wood, offering highly-efficient products and solutions. We have been making machines and systems for in-house use for almost 50 years, rightfully counting on our employees know-how in terms of development, construction and process optimization. Our customers, in turn, leverage this very experience in their everyday use of our products. Our product portfolio in machine and system construction for other companies comprises many products and solutions that are applied in power engineering, aerospace, in the construction of models, molds and tools, and in toll manufacturing. Amongst our offering are machining centers for high-precision workpieces, such as HSTM series turbine blades or blisks, HSM series portal milling machines, various other product series such as ECO, ARTIS and VISION as well as high-quality machine beds, which can also be made from mineral cast. Professional solutions to problems in the field of profile connection technology, used for protective enclosures, in the construction of cabins and testing equipment, are also part of our product range. Thanks to our assembly and fabrication technology the SCHERDELGroup also offers efficient all-in-one solutions for special machines and assembly lines. Welding and assembly units, handling and testing equipment as well as various devices and gauges round out our extensive portfolio. We want to meet our ecological and social responsibility for our environment and future generations. (from the guiding principles) Member of the SCHERDELGroup Members of the SCHERDELGroup Member of the SCHERDELGroup Member of the SCHERDELGroup SCHERDELGroup 23

11 SCHERDEL IN APPLICATION TOOL CONSTRUCTION We undertake to use raw materials and energy responsibly, and we strive to optimize all processes for environmental compatibility. (from the guiding principles) From component design to small series production of components: The tool construction division of the SCHERDELGroup makes tools of the finest quality professionally, on time and with absolute precision. Our 40 years of experience in the manufacture of sheet metal forming tools enable us to offer our customers demanding the highest quality, a full range of services. Our design teams are familiar with the latest CAD software such as Catia V5 and Siemens NX. They work with the customer needs in mind, developing methods, simulating components and writing CAM programs and programs for mechanical production. State-of-the-art milling centers and eroding machines ensure high-quality production of tool components. In the try-out that follows, the components are made using presses with pressing forces of up to 1,000t before being measured. Contactless measurement using an optical measurement system allows us to provide our customers with measurement reports showing whether the components meet the tolerances. With our tool construction locations we have the tool for offering our customers high-quality products with top efficiency. Member of the SCHERDELGroup Member of the SCHERDELGroup EWS SCHERDELGroup 24

12 INNOVATION AT SCHERDEL Innovation is the keyword at SCHERDEL and at the same time a daily challenge for our employees worldwide and in particular for our Research and Product Development department. In this corporate division more than 250 employees try to find out how our products can be improved further and initiate the development of new products, with absolute focus on applications the goal being to find the best solution for our customers. As a competent development partner, our many years of experience are our strong point allowing us to achieve optimum results in a very short time, whether as tangible samples, convincing prototypes or precise calculations. QUALITY WITH SUCCESS The customer needs to know that we understand his needs and that we will make every effort to find efficient solutions to his problems. (from the guiding principles) Bombardier Supplier Award, 2013 Bosch Preferred Supplier in the area Stamping and drawing elements 2013, 2011, 2010 Continental Premium Supplier Nomination, 2013 Supplier of the Year, 2013 Mahle Excellent Supplier, 2013 MAN Truck & Bus MAN Truck & Bus Supplier Award, 2011 Schaeffler Premium Supplier Nomination, 2013 TDDK Best Supplier Performance, 2013 Thyssen Krupp Best supplier of the year 2014, 2012 WOCO Supplier of the Year, 2011 Johnson Controls Supplier Performance Award Gold, 2013 Schneider Electric Preferred Supplier 2012, qualityandenvironment SCHERDELGroup 27

13 SCHERDEL S AREAS OF EXPERTISE SUCCESS THROUGH SYNERGIES EXPERTISE DOWN TO THE DETAILS METAL FORMING We have remained true to our company s core expertise from the early years. Dynamic springs and spring components made by SCHERDEL are high-precision products with high functional integration. They can be found wherever flexible solutions to problems are needed. Be it miniflex springs as components in a 3-piece oil scraper ring, power springs for high-performance electric switches, stamping and bending parts or a customer-specific spring stack made of high-performance disc springs: We know what springs can and must be capable of. We are a specialist in spring technology and metal forming sought-after worldwide, for good reason. EXPERTISE DOWN TO THE SURFACE SURFACE TECHNOLOGY Our surface technology innovation team is flexible and customer-oriented, ensuring high quality all across the surface. Various mechanical methods, from the reduction of friction resistance to corrosion prevention and color design, bring to the surface what the components are really made of. Delta MKS coating, powder coating and cathodic dip painting are used to optimize the product s characteristics. Our surface technology services are always lab-tested, including thermal processes changing the microstructure of the components to allow for an optimized endurance limit. EXPERTISE IN JOINING TECHNOLOGY ASSEMBLY & JOINING TECHNOLOGY Mortising, clinching, riveting, soldering, various welding methods, pressure point joining and many more: Our assembly & joining divisions leverage the various synergies of our Group of companies with their broad range of activities. Assembly groups produced ready for installation, multi-dimensional welding assemblies made from weight-reducing tube material and plastic-metal combinations for functional and cost-effective solutions in terms of lightweight construction, functional integration and appearance We combine individual customer requirements with absolute functionality. EXPERTISE IN COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCTS INDUSTRIAL COMPONENTS Whenever masses have to be moved or components with high functional integration are asked for, our products are the answer. Our spiral spring weight balancer is a trendsetting alternative to hydraulic-only or pneumatic-only weight balancing. Our expertise in terms of monolithic mineral casting is equally trendsetting. If used in high-precision machinery, it not only shows its advantages in fabrication and series production, it also stands out with high absorption capacity and excellent dimensional stability of components. Innovative production processes for combining plastic and metal parts also provide for functional all-in-one solutions. Whether for machine and system construction, electronics or industrial applications: Our comprehensive component production is based on µm-precision practised every day. EXPERTISE IN APPLICATION TOOL CONSTRUCTION The starting point is customer-specific simulation. The results are tools, fixtures and gauges of the highest standards. The service offering of our development team includes small series production, product optimization, 3D measurement and tool maintenance. Their strength is their long-standing experience in cost-effective tool making. EXPERTISE IN PRODUCTION MACHINE AND SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION From the manual workstation to fully automatic series production in three-shift operation: We are innovative and highly flexible for our customers in the field of machine and system construction. Thanks to high synergy effects within our Group of companies we offer high-end technology that is custom-made to the needs of our customers. SCHERDELGroup 28 SCHERDELGroup 29

14 CAREER AT SCHERDEL THIS IS HOW WE ARE Each employee is his / her own entrepreneur in the workplace. (Walter Bach) International Owner-run Value-oriented Forward-looking Communicative It is not our technology that has made us successful but the people who made this technology possible. SCHERDEL owes what it is today to its employees. This is reason enough to make responsible people join the SCHERDELfamily in the future as well. REASONS TO JOIN SCHERDEL Family of employees rich in tradition with innovative power In-house Academy for continuing education & training Worldwide exchange of know-how Respectful work environment allowing professional development High levels of responsibility and flat hierarchies WAYS TO JOIN SCHERDEL Apprenticeship: From school to professional life Dual course of studies: Theory meets practice Career opportunities for university students: From university to SCHERDEL Career changers: Use your initiative and experience to join SCHERDEL SCHERDELGroup 30

15 THE FUTURE OF SCHERDEL We pursue the path to the future with success. Not without reason, our vision is: The SCHERDELGroup is the best the market has to offer. Thanks to our motivated team we are prepared to take on the challenges of the future alongside with our customers and partners: TOPIC FOR THE FUTURE: ENERGY TRANSITION Whether alternative materials, electric drives or forward-looking system technologies: Already now we are accompanying the energy transition with our excellent know-how, providing for environmentally sound and efficient motion in the future. TOPIC FOR THE FUTURE: CORPORATE CULTURE Our success is rooted above all in the respectful corporate culture at SCHERDEL. And we want it to stay that way. Even in the future we will do our utmost to make sure that our company will keep its familiar atmosphere as a humane spring technology leader. TOPIC FOR THE FUTURE: PORTFOLIO OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Expanding our presence close to the market, complementing existing production technologies, making energy and cost-effective processes possible: We are successfully working on being on our customers side as an effective problem solver from the development phase, offering full service from a single source. SCHERDELGroup 32 SCHERDELGruppe 33

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