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ENGINEERED MATERIAL HANDLINGSTORAGE SYSTEMS

Working With You From the Start...With more than 30 years of system innovation and experience, Steel King knows each successfulmaterial handling system beginsby listening carefully to yourobjectives and analyzing yoursituation. From this firm base ofunderstanding comes the ability to apply appropriate solutionsbased on a thorough expertise in equipment design, coderequirements, and warehouseoperations.

Steel King’s reputation forstrength, quality, and durabilityreaches across a full product line of solutions and flexiblecustomization capabilities. That makes a combination of Steel King products a betteralternative than an ad hocpatchwork of componentscombined as time goes by. Each Steel King component fits within a total materialmanagement plan with maximum compatibility and reliability.

The result? You meet operational objectives and achieve truewarehouse efficiency.

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Our Mission: Our mission is to build long-termprofitable growth, by providingunique and competitively superiormaterial handling solutions.

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Your Source for SolutionsFrom concept through engineering,manufacturing, delivery, installation, and start-up, Steel King has the experience to make your system work right— right from the start. If needed, ourcustomer service team is only a phone call away.

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CapabilitiesCertified product engineering and manufacturing

CAD - Computer Aided Design

Total of 440,000 sq. ft. ofcompany-owned manufacturingcapacity at 3 plants

Robotic and AWS certified welders

Automated powder coat paint process

Complete line of material handlingsolutions, including: • Boltless tubular pallet rack• Bolted tubular pallet rack• Bolted structural pallet rack• Drive-in / Drive-thru rack• Pushback rack• Flow rack• Cantilever rack• Portable racks• Custom shipping racks• Containers• Industrial guardrail

Financial StrengthFinancial strength in a supplier isan often-overlooked benefit. Steel King’s financial position isstrong, enabling us to:

Procure materials of the highestquality in a timely manner fromreputable sources, assuringprompt delivery of high qualityproducts

Maintain adequate productliability insurance

Retain qualified personnel whoare experienced in providingquality products and services

Invest in new tooling,equipment, and production anddesign capabilities

Provide continuing support andservices now and in the future

Steel King has the ability to meetthe financial security requirementsthat you’ve come to expect in anational supplier. For currentinformation on our strong Dun &Bradstreet rating, please refer toour D&B number 05-189-1356.

Customer ServiceSteel King’s inside sales team is a very knowledgeable group,averaging more than a decade ofindustry experience. They are ahandy resource for technicalreference, problem solving, pricing,and product information. When you need a quote done fast, theircourteous assistance is a valuable asset.

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Efficiency by DesignSteel King’s design engineers are experts inusing CAD for creative product developmentin the minimum amount of time.

CAD TechnologyOur CAD system provides accurate customdesigns and precise drawings that turninnovative ideas into an economical andefficient reality. CAD speeds the designprocess, simplifies changes, and creates theability to exchange drawings electronicallywith architects, consultants, contractors,project managers, installation personnel,and planners. CAD is one tool that helpsprovide unparalleled service and quality.Customers benefit from fast, accurate,practical designs.

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Quality Materials,Quality ProductsSteel King buys high qualitysteel from reputable suppliers. Quality controlsverify steel used in ourmanufacturing process meets or exceeds requiredspecifications.

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AWS Certified WeldersAll Steel King welders are AWS certified. With safety at the forefront of warehouse concerns, you shouldn’t settle for anything less.

Robotic Welders

Quality Production, Quality ProductsWhen you attend to the qualitydetails at every step of production,you can’t help but get a qualityproduct. Steel King products arebuilt for reliability and value in thelong term, improving your returnon investment by providing lowerlong-term operating costs.

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SK2000®

Boltless Pallet RackSteel King’s revolutionary SK2000 boltlesspallet rack is the only all-tubular rack on themarket. Independent lab tests confirm theall-tubular design is 250% more durablethan standard open-back roll-formed racks,extending product life and lowering totalcost of ownership.

SK2500®

Bolted Pallet Rack (tubular)Ready for the most demandingapplications, Steel King’sSK2500 pallet rack provides all the benefits of tubulardesign with the extra security of a bolted connection.

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Design CertificationSteel King’s storage rack productsare certified to RMI 1997. RMIcertification means Steel Kingpallet racks:

Meet or exceed industry safetystandards

Meet an independent review andcertification of manufacturerload tables

Are compliant to a globalstandard

Comply to the default standardfor 2000 IBC

For more information visit MHIA’sRMI information site atwww.mhia.org/rmi

ManufacturingCertificationSteel King has the rare distinctionof being among the very few in theindustry certified by the City of Los Angeles. Steel King can boastthat we have three approved andlicensed City of Los Angelesinspectors at each plant. Theseindividuals are qualified to inspectand certify that all aspects of yourorder meet the very stringent Cityof Los Angeles Building Codes.

Whether or not your plant islocated near a seismic zone, it’sreassuring to know your Steel Kingrack is built by a company whoseproducts stand up to the toughesttest a rack can face.

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SK3000®

Structural Pallet Rack (channel)Steel King’s SK3000 structural palletrack boasts heavy-duty structuralchannel frames and bolted connectionsto accommodate the heaviest loads and toughest working conditions.

Drive-in RacksDrive-in racking is often theright choice for cost-effectivehigh-density storage. However, these racks aresubject to more abuse thanany other rack configuration.Steel King’s drive-in rack isengineered and manufacturedto better stand up topunishment, allowing Steel King to become the

market leader in drive-in

racking.

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Quality on the LineAt Steel King, every employee is apart of quality control. And itbegins far earlier than whenproduction actually runs. That’sbecause Steel King’s line workersare more than role players. Theyhave the experience anddedication it takes to get involvedin design before production andeven quoting. Low turnover andhigh levels of experience (someindividuals have been around 30years or more) allow Steel King’steam to make suggestions thatprovide real solutions tocustomers.

A Tough Finish forTough Racks

Longer lasting finish

Better appearance

Less maintenance

Most Steel King racks employ atough, powder coat paint finishthat has better impact resistanceand is environmentally friendly.Our finish is 94% more resistantto chips and scratches than otherfinishes and is easy to clean.Available in 12 standard colors,Steel King racks are perfect forcolor coding inventory andenhancing retail areas.

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Cantilever RackEconomical, easy to use, flexible, andcompact, cantilever racks are a superiorstorage solution in many situations.

Standard CantileverSteel King’s standard cantilever racksorganize storage of longer and oddly-sizedmaterials. A wide variety of sizes andcapacities all feature simple installation, lowmaintenance, and rugged operation.

Custom CantileverSteel King can customize acantilever rack to meet the needs of your industry.

In the furniture industry, Steel King cantilever-style racksprovide storage shelving withoutobstructions and solid deckingover the entire length of the rackrow. The result is an efficientstorage solution for a variety ofbulky, relatively lightweightloads, including chairs, couches,desks, mattresses, and otherhome furnishings.

Custom ConfigurationsIt’s your building. It’s your product. It’s yourinventory control system. Shouldn’t yourstorage system fit your unique requirements?Steel King offers a wide range of storagesolutions as well as custom components forcomplete design flexibility.

SK3400® Pallet FlowSteel King’s SK3400 pallet flow rackcombines FIFO inventory control,high-density storage, and superiorconstruction elements. Steel King in-house testing ensures the propersystem design to fit your pallet,product, and workflow. Rail types, railpitch, and brake spacing arecustomized to your pallet and load. A videotape of these tests may beprovided for your approval andcomplete satisfaction.

Pallet Brakes

Pallet Stops

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DYNAMIC STORAGE SOLUTIONS

Multi-level Pick Systems Staircases, handrails, kickplates, gates,decking, and support structures —everything you need for accessing secondand third tiers.

Turnkey Solutions withSteel King Pick ModulesCombining dynamic rack systems with conveyors or other flow components,Steel King pick modules provideenhanced productivity and meaningfulcost savings for broken pallet or brokencarton order-filling operations. Whendesigned as a multi-level rack-supportedsystem, the modules also providesuperior space utilization. Pick modulesallow dense storage of products, reduced material handling, and theability to fulfill multiple SKU customershipments in a timely and accuratemanner.

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SK3600®

Pushback RackSteel King’s patented SK3600 pushbackrack provides selectivity for faster pickrates and storage up to five positionsdeep for better space utilization.

Put Our Expertise in Your Corner

Regional ManagersProvide Road SupportSteel King’s regional managers hit theroad to help distributors and customersget the most out of their storagesystems. They assist in producteducation, recognizing situations andsolutions, and keeping everyone fullyinformed of their options. With manytypes of pallet racks available, theyhelp pick which is best for eachcustomer’s specific circumstances.

Project Managers Guide the WaySteel King offers a broader line ofsystems than most alternative sources.As a single-source supplier for complexprojects, Steel King relies on expertproject managers to bring multipletechnologies together. They’re adept atcoordinating internal and externalsources of subcomponents so dealerscan get complete assistance from Steel King. It’s a valuable alternative to seeking out and trying to managemultiple independent vendors.

Committed Team of Professionals on Your SideEvery individual, from knowledgeableregional managers to experienced CADdesigners to AWS certified welders andbeyond, is a solid professional with your goals in mind.

Results You Can MeasureBeware the dangerous philosophy that“a rack is a rack is a rack.” A singlerack failure can lead to catastrophicdamage costing far more than anyshort-term savings.

Even without a warehouse accident,Steel King racks give you measurableadvantages:

Lower operating costs

Improved safety

Better space utilization

Faster throughput

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Safety & Protection

Steel Guard® Protective RailingSteel King’s Steel Guard heavy-duty corrugated rails protect racks,inventory, and personnel from fork truck accidents.

Guard Dawg ®

Steel King’s Guard Dawg protective system is always on duty toprevent costly accidents. Guard Dawg is an inexpensive, low-profilemethod to protect racks at intersections and along high-trafficroutes.

Column Core® InsertSteel King’s Column Core insert adds extra reinforcement andstrength against impacts. Steel King’s SK2000 tubular racks with Column Core inserts are five times more resistant at thecorners and sides where rack uprights are most vulnerable toforklift damage.

Large quantities ofdisposable packaging are no longer acceptable fromeither an environmental oreconomical standpoint. Steel King’s reusablecontainers meet thechallenges of today’smarketplace while alsoproviding long-lastingsavings by reducing product damage.

Ask your Steel King representative aboutshipping containers designed to meet the special requirements of OEM manufacturers. Steel King will design andbuild shipping containersthat comply to any requeststhe final manufacturer mayhave, from packing types to special quantities ofcomponent parts tosequential unpacking.

Shipping Containers

Stac-King® Portable RacksSteel King Stac-King portable racks are a smart alternative totraditional pallets. Stac-King racks act as their own pallet, eliminatingthe need and cost of wood pallets. Verticle posts allow racks to bestacked several units high without causing product damage.

Hold ’N Fold® ContainersSometimes you need fold-down baskets that save space. Sometimes you need the durability of rigid containers. Steel King’spatented Hold ’N Fold containers fit both requirements in a single unitso they’re ideal for interplant shipments. Hold ’N Fold containers alsoself lock when empty, so they don’t need banding.

Workingtainers®

Workingtainers give you efficiency in storage and production. By serving double duty as both a storage container and a dispensingunit, Workingtainers provide material movement and allow work areas to double as storage areas. Add a tilt and storage stand or a portabletilt stand for more ergonomic dispensing.

Round Corner Corrugated ContainersA heavy corrugated steel deck and sides create a rugged and durablegeneral purpose container. Steel King adds universal stacking feet foreasy stackability, making the round corner container a strong, low-costalternative for bulk storage.

Pin RacksMaximize utility and flexibility with Steel King’s pin rack, the smartsolution for secure transportation of any variety of products orquantities. Pin racks have metal holes to accept drop-in pins, allowingcustom configurations for oddly shaped parts.

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Premier DistributorsFrom concept through engineering, manufacturing, delivery,installation, and start-up, Steel King has the experience to makeyour system work right — right from the start. A nationwidenetwork of Premier Distributors stands ready to provide you withprompt, knowledgeable, local service. To be named as a PremierDistributor, a dealer must demonstrate superior productknowledge, integrity, and problem-solving capabilities. When you work with a Steel King Premier Distributor, you get a quality product and quality service.

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

New London, Wisconsin

Rome, Georgia

Steel King has the plant

capacity tohandle the

largest ordersquickly andefficiently.

Shipping costs andtimes are minimizedwith three plants inlocations across the

United States,including the largeststructural pallet rackfacility in the country.

Steel King Industries, Inc.2700 Chamber St. Stevens Point, WI 54481(715) 341-3120 (800) 826-0203 Fax: (715) 341-8792info@steelking.com www.steelking.comCopyright © 2004 Steel King Industries, Inc.

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