© 2010 NORTHLAKE ENGINEERING, INC A Committed Supplier to OEM Customers with Critical Electronic Systems for over 50 Years, and counting… Strong relationships.

© 2010 NORTHLAKE ENGINEERING, INC

A Committed Supplier

to OEM Customerswith Critical Electronic Systems

for over 50 Years, and counting…

A Committed Supplier

to OEM Customerswith Critical Electronic Systems

for over 50 Years, and counting…

Strong relationships with our clients and vendors are Northlake’s most valuable assets. Our clients are considered industry leaders themselves.

Northlake is, and will continue to remain, a committed supplier to all our customers.

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Exceeding Your Current ExpectationsExceeding Your Current Expectations

A One-Stop Shop for Customer Support:

Quality, Consistency, Engineering

Excellence, Cost Containment,

and Manufacturing Efficiency

• Experts in medical, instrumentation, aviation, and electric power industries

• Quality and dependability for over 50 years

• Financially secure, long-term stability, and continued growth

• Trusted strategic alliances in North America, Mexico and China for flexibility, reliability, and cost-containment

• Manufacturing flexibility for any level (component, board, and/or product)

• ISO 9001:2008 with in-house Standards & Certification (Registration) services

• Global Purchasing capabilities for cost-reductions and reliable sourcing

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A Strong Future for Our Clients is Built from Our Successful Past

A Strong Future for Our Clients is Built from Our Successful Past

Proven Quality, Efficiency, and Cost-Reductions

Broad range of capabilities

Our quality products are integral to medical devices

Demanding applications require stellar components

Following client specifications or providing engineering solutions

Global relationships in Mexico and China allow cost reductions

Value Engineering to ensure ongoing cost reductions

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50 Years of Progress & Continual Achievements

50 Years of Progress & Continual Achievements

History of Northlake Engineering, Inc.

1951 - Central Transformer Company, Chicago, Illinois, USA

1971 - Relocates to Antioch, IL; changes name to Northlake Engineering

1984 - William A. Hardt acquires company and expands operation

1985 - Fully integrated MRP manufacturing control system implemented

1986 - 1991 - Acquisition, expansion, and a move to Bristol, Wisconsin, USA

1996 - Commenced offshore manufacturing

1997 - Meeting new demands for PDU and Power Supplies in high-tech marketplaces

1998 - ISO 9002 Certification

2003 - ISO 9001:2000 Certification

2008 - Major upgrade of the Computer infrastructure with increased production area functionality

2010 and beyond - continue to develop and grow a wide range of value-added capabilities Future Advancements

A profound respect for the past, and a clear vision for the future.

A sincere commitment to meet customer needs and cost reduction.

A continued focus on customers, products, market requirements, and continuous improvement

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Quality Policy StatementQuality Policy Statement

The entire Northlake Engineering organization is committed to providing our customers with value satisfaction in the quality and reliability of our products and the services that we offer. Northlake’s quality focus is directed at meeting our customers total requirements including legal and regulatory, plus the continual improvement of our quality management system. This Quality Policy provides the framework that supports the periodic review of our quality objectives, their continued relevance, and the establishment of new or modified objectives.

William A. Hardt President

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Trusted Single-Source FlexibilityTrusted Single-Source Flexibility• One vendor to support multiple projects• Experience in setting up and controlling projects• Value added, sub-assembly, and power supply capabilities• Project teams with highly skilled personnel in every department:

Degreed electrical (all with a BS or MS in EE) Engineers Purchasing Management each with a minimum of 20 years of foreign &

domestic procurement experience CAE and CAD design tools Standards & Certifications Department experienced in worldwide

requirements Knowledgeable experience in agency submittals and

relevant testing agencies including CE Design frequency range up to the megahertz levels Design power range to 100KVA Design experience with switch-mode topologies Proven high level knowledge base with power supplies & magnetics

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Strategic Alliances and Global PartnersStrategic Alliances and Global Partners Cost-effective manufacturing options A company with an international customer base shipping product to Ireland,

Germany, Malaysia, England, Israel, Mexico, Kuwait, Puerto Rico, France & Canada Member of U.S. China Chamber of Commerce Our capabilities and those of our global partners are limitless Centrally located to serve North America - and beyond Conveniently located with major transportation hubs nearby Within 2 hours of the major raw material

suppliers required for transformer

manufacturing Located within 1 hour of

Underwriters Laboratories and other International Certification(Registration) Test Labs

Every product begins and ends at our facility in Bristol, Wisconsin, USA

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Strong Internal Support to Meet Customer Needs

Strong Internal Support to Meet Customer Needs

Lead Product Coordinators with an Integrated Team Approach

Well-planned approach ensures highest quality

Includes design engineer to hands-on assembler

Every team member understands your project specifications

Dedicated People

Average tenure of employees is over 15 years

Committed to customer satisfaction

Take pride in their work

“Can do" attitude in all employees

Relationships built on honesty and integrity

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Manufacturing Quality, Efficiency, and Proven Expertise

Manufacturing Quality, Efficiency, and Proven Expertise

Large Manufacturing and Support Facility in Bristol, Wisconsin, USA Facility size: 30,000 square-feet (2,800 Square-meters) Firmly committed to expansion and facility upgrade State-of-the-art technology

Design Versatility and Manufacturing Flexibility Design versatility can save you time and money Manufacturing flexibility for short- and long-run jobs On-time delivery and virtually no manufacturing restrictions

Work-Cell Production Method Cross-training is key to efficient production method Skilled assemblers use team problem solving Results in greater manufacturing efficiency

Experienced Personnel Committed to customer service and satisfaction Management through support staff takes team approach Highly skilled engineers customize products to meet your needs

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Commitment to Providing Flexible, Efficient Technical SolutionsCommitment to Providing Flexible, Efficient Technical Solutions

Custom Magnetics

Miniaturization (HF designs up to the MHz range)

Phase manipulation (i.e. Scott T designs)

Planar technology

Surface mount technology

Low profile designs (i.e. planar, toroidal, 2 coil etc.)

Switch-mode magnetics

Single and three phase

High voltage pulse and high frequency pulse

Audible and electrical noise reduction and containment

In-house agency certification program

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Value-Added Manufacturing & Technical Expertise

Value-Added Manufacturing & Technical Expertise

Complete Power Supplies & Assemblies Final Product Assembly

Power Distribution Units

Power Supplies

Power Conditioners

Sub-Assemblies

Agency Certification

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Focusing on Quality & ConsistencyFocusing on Quality & Consistency

ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Quality and consistency have always been

priorities at Northlake Engineering. Our

commitment to these priorities is

reflected by our ISO 9001:2008

certification. This certification assures

consistency in manufacturing so that

you receive the same quality-made part

every time.

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Maintaining High Level Standards, Long-Term Adaptability & Industry StrengthMaintaining High Level Standards, Long-Term Adaptability & Industry Strength

Continuous process improvement and equipment

investment

Addition to production capacity and capability

Expansion of our global supplier relationships

Improve price points, maintain lowest cost/highest quality

Increase product offerings and Engineering expertise

Commitment to the environment (ISO 14001, RoHS, etc.)

Continuous Quality improvement

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Custom Engineering & Value-Added ServicesCustom Engineering & Value-Added ServicesAt Northlake, we customize every solution with a customer service and engineering support team that reviews your requirements and designs the

most appropriate, most cost- effective component for domestic and offshore production.

Whether your end product weighs an ounce or 1,000 pounds, it carries the same weight with us.

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Our Key To Cost Minimization: Early Involvement in the Design ProcessOur Key To Cost Minimization: Early Involvement in the Design Process

Providing the opportunity to evaluate design options

Enabling design for low cost production based on:

» Materials and manufacturing efficiencies

» Use of materials available to offshore manufacturing

Allowing for design of both domestic and offshore production

creating back up in the supply chain

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Northlake’s Commitment to CustomersNorthlake’s Commitment to CustomersTo help Customers remain competitive through a company with

leadership in magnetic and power supply related products and strength as a sole-source supplier for:

Manufacturing Engineering Design Standards Certification Cost Reduction Global Procurement Shipments to support JIT requirements Quality Control (ISO 9001:2008 Certified)

Resulting in savings of time and money

for Our Customers