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GROUP PROFILE 2021
                     Contents                                                                                          Editorial
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                     Introduction
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                                                                                     Business Expertise
                                                                                                                                                      Dear Reader,

                                                                                                                                                       For more than
                                                                                                                                                       40 years, the
                                                                                                                                                                            H&T Battery Components
                                                                                                                                                                            Rechargeable is the partner of
                                                                                                                                                                            choice for the development of
                                                                                                                                                                            rechargeable cell packaging
                                                                                                                                                       Heitkamp             solutions and is undertaking

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                                                                                     24   H&T Battery Components                                       & Thumann            expansion of capacities in
                                                                                     28   H&T Presspart                                                Group has            order to grow its supply to the
                                                                                     32   H&T ProduktionsTechnologie                                   been driven by       electrical vehicle sector.
                                                                                     34   H&T Industrial                                               entrepreneurship,         H&T Presspart continues to
                     Collaborating Together Globally                                 36   H&T Tool Design                                              innovation,          invest in order to maintain a world
                                                                                                                                                       risk-taking, and     leading position in manufacturing

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                                                                                                                                                       spearheading         pharmaceutical components for
                                                                                                                                                       in order to          its customers as well as enlarging
                                                                                                                                                       maintain global      its European manufacturing

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                                                                                                                                                       leadership in the    footprint in plastic processing.
                                                                                     Contact                                                           development          H&T Presspart has also strongly
                                                                                                                                   and supply of world class                focused on strategically
                                                                                                                                   precision formed components              expanding its capabilities in
                                                       Sustainable and Responsible                                                 in both metal and plastic.               medical device manufacturing
                                                       Manufacturing                                                                    Streamlined into two                through innovative solutions
                                                                                                                                   Divisions, H&T Battery                   in respiratory drug delivery.
                                                                                                                                   Components and H&T Presspart,                 As a second generation

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                                                                                                                                   the Group’s strategy focusses            family owned business, we are
                                                                                                                                   on core competencies whilst              proud of the achievements of
                                                                                                                                   continuing to strengthen its             Heitkamp & Thumann Group.
                                                                                                                                   competitive position. A strong           This success story has been
                     A Culture of Excellence                                                                                      concentration on the unique              closely accompanied by the family
                                                                                                                                   strengths and targeted investments       shareholders with Engelbert A.
                                                                                                                                   in products and future oriented          Heitkamp as Chairman and Angela

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                                                                                                                                   markets related to the core              Lampert as Vice Chairwoman
                                                                                                                                   business has fueled sustainable          of the Advisory Board.
                                                                                                                                   growth and facilitated Group                  We will continue to support
                                                                                                                                   success over a number of years.          the growth of our corporate
                                                       A Highly Empowered Work                                                          The two Divisions continue          Group based on our core values.
                                                       Environment with Diversity,                                                 to strengthen global presence            We would like to thank all of
                                                       Development and Respect                                                     in their respective fields whilst        our business partners and
                                                                                                                                   having ongoing support from              employees for their trust in us
                                                                                                                                   H&T Tool Design and H&T                  throughout our journey as the
                                                                                                                                   ProduktionsTechnologie.                  Heitkamp & Thumann Group.
                                                                                                                                   H&T Battery Components                        We look forward to a
                                                                                                                                   Alkaline is the global market            prosperous, sustainable and
                                                                                                                                   leader for the consumer battery          stable future as well as
                                                                                                                                   industry based on long term              simultaneously working
                                                                                                                                   partnerships with its customers.         together as a global team.

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                     A Culture of Innovation          A Measure of Our Success                                                    Engelbert A. Heitkamp   Angela Lampert

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                         Welcome to Heitkamp
                         & Thumann Group
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                                                                                                                 Mission
                                                                                                                 To be the leading global partner for the
                                                                                                                 development and supply of world class
                                                                                                                 precision formed components.

                                                                                                                 Customer satisfaction is our   Suppliers are our                People working together    Integrity will never
                                                                                                                 highest priority               business partners                as a global team           be compromised

                                                                                                                 Continuous improvement in      Innovation will create           Safety and environmental
                                                                                                                 everything we do               our future                       sustainability are our
                                                                                                                                                                                 primary responsibility

                         Introduction
                         Based in Düsseldorf Germany, the
                         family owned Heitkamp & Thumann
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                                                                 central capabilities alongside      14          Group Executive Committee

                         Group was founded more than             the Group’s position for further    Companies
                         40 years ago and today consists         strategic growth. A focus on
                         of 14 medium sized companies
                         located in eight different countries.
                                                                 fundamental business by being a
                                                                 decentralized Group of companies
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                         The Group is structured into two        and investments of more than €200   Countries
                         Divisions and three Business            Mio. in manufacturing facilities,
                         Units, focusing on niche products
                         for high volume markets. Jürgen
                                                                 capacity expansion and in more
                                                                 recent years product development,
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                         R. Thumann and Prof. Engelbert          have facilitated prosperity and     Group
                         Heitkamp pioneered the                  healthy growth.
                         Group from the very beginning                Additionally, H&T Excellence               Christian Diemer                                        Dietmar Schmitz
                         into becoming established               ensures a Group wide operational                CEO, General Partner & President H&T                    Managing Director Compliance
                         market leaders. A stable                excellence philosophy. This is                  Battery Components
                         shareholder and management              accompanied by an Innovation
                         structure accompanied with the          culture that is employee driven
                         clear vision of the Group’s founders    and builds on the strengths of
                         has been fundamental in the             the different Divisions and
                         Group’s success today whilst            Business Units.
                         being poised for a resilient and             As sustainability becomes
                         positive tomorrow.                      a bigger part of the Heitkamp &
                              In recent years, Heitkamp &        Thumann Group, manufacturing
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                         Thumann Group has put a strong          responsibly through process and
                         focus on its core businesses,           product innovation will remain
                         which led to the sale of Westfalia      within the heart of the Group in
                         Metal Hoses, Doby Verrolec and          order to successfully support                   Harald Langerbeins                                      Christian Krätzig
                         Westfalia Metal Components.             sustainable solutions.                          CFO                                                     President H&T Presspart

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                                                                                                                               Sales by Region

                                                                                                                                   10% Germany
                                                                                                                                   28% Other European Countries
                                                                                                                                   38% North America
                                                                                                                                   22% Asia
                                                                                                                                   2% Other Regions
                         Collaborating                                                                                         Facts & Figures 2020

                         Together.                                                                                             €240m
                                                                                                                               €438m
                                                                                                                                                 Investment (5 years)

                         Globally.
                                                                                                                                                 Euro Sales

                                                                                                                               1,900        Employees

                             The Heitkamp & Thumann Group is                  within their respective fields. H&T Battery
                             recognized for its distinctive customer          Components is the world’s largest
                             partnerships, an established global presence     manufacturer of battery components for
                             and a wide array of industry knowledge.          the consumer battery market and a fast-
                             The strong characteristics of the Group make     growing supplier for the e-mobility market.
                             it a valuable partner of choice for customers    H&T Presspart is a world leader and
                             and leading manufacturers within the relevant    specialist in manufacturing pharmaceutical
                             markets of the Heitkamp & Thumann Group.         devices and components for the respiratory
                                   Integral to the Group’s mission            drug delivery market.
                             statement are partnerships, which are                  The Heitkamp & Thumann Group
                             based on trust with highly qualified             has been one of the first to introduce a
                             employees behind every business decision.        cloud-based social business collaboration
                             With manufacturing facilities in Europe, North   platform, enabling future growth and
                             America and Asia, the Heitkamp & Thumann         collaboration between colleagues,
                             Group is represented in all major economic       business partners and customers around
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                             regions enabling the Group’s Divisions and       the world. Advanced manufacturing
                             Business Units to market first-class products    facilities alongside digital and collaborative
                             to renowned customers globally.                  workspaces is a critical factor
                                   The two Divisions of the Heitkamp          contributing to the Group’s success
                             & Thumann Group are world leaders                in an evolving market.

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                                     Waterbury, USA                                                                                              M    M   M

                                                                                                                                                Marsberg, Germany

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                                                                                                                                   Blackburn, UK

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                                                                                                                                   L'Arboç, Spain
                                     Sparks, USA

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                                                                                                                   Düsseldorf, Germany
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Hong Kong
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                                                                                                                   Crimmitschau, Germany
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Singapore

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                                                                                                                                                                                            Andheri East, Mumbai, India

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                                                             Montevideo, Uruguay

                       H Holding      M Manufacturing Site        S   Sales Office

                      Products:                    Locations:                        Products:                         Locations:                                   Products:                Products:                          Products:
                      Battery Cans and Flat       Marsberg, Germany                 Cans, Actuators, Dose             Blackburn, United                           Mechanical Presses       Deep-drawn Components             Precision Tools
                       Parts for the Consumer      Waterbury, USA                    Counters and Indicators            Kingdom                                     Servo Spindle Presses     for Industrial Applications
                       Battery Industry            Singapore                         for pressurized Metered            Marsberg, Germany                          Metal Forming Tools                                         Location:
                       Battery Cans and           Dongguan, China                  Dose Inhalers (pMDI)                L‘Arboç (Tarragona), Spain                 Automation Equipment     Location:                          Marsberg, Germany
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                        Cover Assemblies for        Hong Kong                       eMDITM Smart                        Andheri East, Mumbai,                                              Blackburn, United
                        Rechargeable Battery         Sparks, USA                    Connected Inhaler                    India                                     Location:                Kingdom
                        Technologies                                                 Dry Powder Inhalers (DPI)           Montevideo, Uruguay                      Crimmitschau, Germany
                                                                                      Dispensing Actuators
                                                                                      Plastic Assemblies for the
                                                                                      Pharmaceutical Industry

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                                     H&T Excellence is an operational excellence
                                     management program that, for many years, has been
                                     an integral part of the Heitkamp & Thumann Group.
                                     Creating a culture of continuous improvement whilst
                                     eliminating or reducing waste in all operational and
                                     administrative processes are the main philosophies
                                     of the program and have a strong focus on
                                     employee empowerment and development.
                                          Developing solutions within a team during
                                     interactive Kaizen workshops and training sessions
                                     as part of the H&T Excellence program allow
                                     employees to acknowledge value and non-value
                                     added activities within their work. The sessions
                                     encourage employees to embrace the continuous
                                     improvement culture and the benefits of lean

                      A Culture of
                                     principles whilst applying it in their own processes.
                                          Generating a positive attitude towards
                                     change amongst employees as well as sharing

                      Excellence
                                     best practice solutions and enabling the constant
                                     exchange of information across the Group is
                                     the key approach to continuous improvement
                                     within Heitkamp & Thumann Group.

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                                                                                             Group-wide, operational
                                                                                             excellence philosophy

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                                                                                             H&T Excellence Principles as
                                                                                             guidance for all processes

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                                                                                             Success factors

                                                                                             200
                                                                                             Kaizen Workshops per year

                                                                                             800
                                                                                             Employees involved in a
                                                                                             Kaizen workshop every year

                                                                                             1,100
                                                                                             Employees participated
                                                                                             in a Kaizen workshop at
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                                                                                             least once

                                                                                             1,600
                                                                                             Employees trained in H&T
                                                                                             Excellence Basics

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                      A Culture of
                                     For the Heitkamp & Thumann Group,                something new that adds value
                                     innovation is a Group-wide initiative that has   for customers. The innovation efforts of
                                     always been at the center of its corporate       the Heitkamp & Thumann Group focus

                      Innovation
                                     philosophy and entrepreneurial activities.       on validated learning, allowing for fast
                                     The culture of innovation is employee-           and cheap failures as well as on building
                                     driven and builds upon the strengths of the      a strong customer orientation into every
                                     different Divisions and Business Units.          innovation project by addressing both the
                                           Innovation at the Heitkamp & Thumann       obvious and hidden customer needs as
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                                     Group is the process of making creative          early as possible in the innovation process.
                                     changes, large and small, radical and            At Heitkamp & Thumann Group, innovation
                                     incremental, to products, technologies,          is managed by each Division and Business
                                     processes, business models and services.         Unit in order to align the innovation strategy
                                     These creative ideas need to result in           with the respective overall strategy.

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                                                                                Multi-million euro
                                                                                investments across our
                                                                                manufacturing sites

                                                                                Water usage has been
                                                                                decreased by over 100,000
                                                                                cubic meters per year due to
                                                                                the replacement of wash plant
                                                                                facilities, a 95% reduction
                                                                                compared to previous years

                      Sustainable and                                           620 tonnes of Hydrocarbon
                                                                                removed from H&T

                      Responsible
                                                                                Presspart’s washing process,
                                                                                reducing CO2 emissions and
                                                                                eliminating the disposal of
                                                                                hydrocarbon waste

                      Manufacturing                                             Plasma treatment
                                                                                technology reducing
                                                                                energy consumption by
                                                                                4,100 kWh per one million
                                                                                cans, equivalent to running
                                                                                a washing machine over
                                                                                1,700 times

                                                                                GSK sustainability award
                                                                                in 2020 for Plasma surface
                                                                                treatment technology for
                                                                                MDI cans

                              As part of the Heitkamp &               greener manufacturing future by
                              Thumann Group mission                   starting a sustainability program
                              statement, sustainability has           at the beginning of 2020.
                              been a core value for many years.       This will facilitate a stronger
                              Continuous improvement alongside        approach towards sustainable
                              process and product innovation is       and responsible manufacturing
                              a key driver for all companies within   within the supply chain.
                              the Heitkamp & Thumann Group                  Additionally, H&T Battery
                              when considering sustainable            Components for rechargeable
                              and responsible manufacturing.          batteries is the partner of choice for
                                   Creating a forward looking,        the development of rechargeable
                              sustainable supply chain is at the      cell packaging solutions which
                              heart of the Group’s strategy whilst    are used in plug-in hybrid and
                              maintaining customer centricity         electric vehicles. As electric
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                              and satisfaction as a top priority.     vehicles are an important part of
                                   As an example of the               meeting global goals on climate
                              decentralized Group approach            change, Heitkamp & Thumann
                              to sustainability, H&T Presspart        Group is contributing to a more
                              has committed to creating a             sustainable future with its products.

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                      A Highly Empowered
                      Work Environment with
                      Diversity, Development
                      and Respect
                                                                                                       Investing in Our Future
                                                                                                       With Apprenticeships

                                                                                                       With over 92 young people trained
                                                                                                       in 12 commercial and technical
                                                                                                       apprenticeship programs within
                                                                                                       the Group worldwide, training
                                                                                                       is a monumental aspect of the
                                                                                                       Heitkamp & Thumann Group
                                                                                                       vision for the future. Investing in
                                                                                                       today’s tomorrow is central to all
                                                                                                       training provided by the Group.
                                                                                                             For many of the Heitkamp
                          The successful history of the           personal interests including flat    & Thumann Group employees,
                          Heitkamp & Thumann Group                hierarchies as well as fast and      an apprenticeship has been
                          goes back more than 40 years.           decentralized decision making.       the basis for a successful and
                          As a global family-owned group of       The expertise and experience of      long career within the Group,
                          companies we have gone through          our employees are the prerequisite   achieving success in many
                          numerous change processes               for the success of the Heitkamp &    different directions and positions
                          during this time — always               Thumann Group. As a company,         including Managing Director roles.
                          supported by the courage and            we support and promote the                 There is a strong commitment
                          the commitment of our excellent         personal and professional            within the Group towards its
                          global team of employees. This has      development of our employees.        global worldwide team of 1,900
                          created a culture in which integrity,   Therefore, we train our employees    employees who helped to achieve
                          diversity, working together, respect    on a regular basis. Internal and     market leading status in many
                          and the ambition to continuously        external training programs have      of the Group’s business areas.
                          improve determine our actions as        extended in the last years           Creating an atmosphere in which
                          lived values.                           designed and implemented             appreciation, togetherness and
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                               We are constantly improving        based on the needs of both our       further development have ensured
                          — for our customers and for             employees and the Heitkamp &         that every individual can fully
                          our employees. We offer our             Thumann Group to support             develop themselves and their
                          employees an attractive work            group-wide knowledge transfer.       strengths is key for the success
                          environment that best suits their                                            of Heitkamp & Thumann Group.

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                      A Measure of Our Success

                      1970 1990 2000                                                                                                               2010 2020
                      1978 –79                                1993–96                                   2002                                       2011–12                                    2020–21
                      Takeover of Gemi Metallwarenfabrik,     Production start at H&T Singapore (SG).   Acquisition of Presspart in                Plasma industrialization begins by         Sale of Doby Verrolec (United Kingdom).
                      Marsberg (DE).                                                                    Blackburn (UK).                            opening plasma can production line
                                                              Transfer of battery can production from                                              at H&T Presspart Blackburn (UK).           Uninterrupted supply of all customers
                      Shareholding in Bouffard Metal Goods,   Gemi to H&T Marsberg (DE).                                                                                                      despite Covid-19.

                                                                                                        2003
                      Watertown, and Truelove & Maclean,                                                                                           Start of joint venture HTTM between H&T
                      Waterbury, CT (US).                                                                                                          Battery Components and the US partner      Sale of Westfalia Metal Components.

                                                              1997–98                                   Acquisition of the press manufacturer
                                                                                                                                                   Trans-Matic in Holland, MI (US).
                                                                                                                                                   Acquisition of Sibea, Zwickau (DE),
                                                                                                        UTZ, Crimmitschau (DE), and integration
                                                              Start of production at                    as H&T ProduktionsTechnologie.             and integration into H&T Produktions-
                                                              H&T Dongguan (CN).                                                                   Technologie, Crimmitschau (DE).

                                                              1999–01                                   2007–08                                    2013–14
                                                                                                        Acquisition of Nemo, Tarragona (ES), and
                                                              Sale of Gemi.                             integration into the Presspart Division.   Major expansions of production site
                                                                                                                                                   Marsberg (DE).

                                                                                                                                                   2015
                                                                                                                                                   Quantum dose indicator system
                                                                                                                                                   is launched.
                                                                                                                                                   Start of joint venture H&T Nevada
                                                                                                                                                   LLC (US).

                                                                                                                                                   2016
                                                                                                                                                   Opening of H&T Presspart’s sales offices
                                                                                                                                                   in Montevideo (UY) and Mumbai (IND).

                                                                                                                                                   2017–18
                                                                                                                                                   Start of rechargeable battery can
                                                                                                                                                   production at H&T Nevada (US).
                                                                                                                                                   Start of dose counter production at H&T
                                                                                                                                                   Presspart in Marsberg (DE).
                                                                                                                                                   PowdAir Plus Dry Powder Inhaler,
                                                                                                                                                   licensed by Hovione Technology,
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                                                                                                                                                   is launched.

                                                                                                                                                   2019
                                                                                                                                                   Sale of Westfalia Metal Hoses.

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                                           28   H&T Presspart
                                           32   H&T ProduktionsTechnologie
                                           34   H&T Industrial
                                           36   H&T Tool Design

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                                                                                                                                Efficient Mass Production

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                                                                                                                                With a production volume of more
                                                                                                                                than 11 billion cans per year, H&T
                                                                                                                                Battery Components offers the
                                                                                                                                highest economies of scale in
                                                                                                                                the industry. Regular investments

                      Leading Supplier
                                                                                                                                in global capacity ensures H&T
                                                                                                                                Battery Components stays ahead
                                                                                                                                of growing customer needs.
                                                                                                                                Using the widest nickel-plated

                      of Alkaline Battery
                                                                                                                                steel strip to feed highly efficient
                                                                                                                                cupping presses, as well as robust
                                                                                                                                production processes, guarantees

                      Components
                                                                                                                                the highest resource efficiency.

                                                                                                                                High Flexibility and
                                                                                                                                Outstanding Quality
                                                                                                                                The fully integrated development
                                                                                                                                and manufacture of high-speed
                                                                                                                                deep-drawing presses, tools
                                                                                                                                and part conveyance allows H&T
                                                                                                                                Battery Components to set
                      H&T Battery Components Division is                                                                        new standards in terms of
                      the world’s largest manufacturer of                                                                       production speed, flexibility and
                      alkaline battery metal components                                                                         process quality. The Division is
                      and offers its customers a                                                                                experienced in managing fast
                      comprehensive portfolio for                                                                               ramp-ups, meeting challenging
                      the primary battery market.                                                                               deadlines and stringent product
                      All products are manufactured using    Consumer Battery Cans                                              specifications. H&T Battery
                      sophisticated, in-house developed      H&T Battery Components produces cylindrical consumer               Components global footprint
                      machines and tooling for high-         battery cans in various different sizes, with maximized internal   allows the Division to meet
                      precision deep drawing.                can volume for higher power and longer lasting products.           regional customer needs.
                           Alkaline batteries rank amongst
                      the most important electrochemical                                                                        Customer-Oriented
                      energy storage devices and are most                                                                       Leading battery manufacturers
                      commonly recognized in remote                                                                             appreciate the Division’s
                      controls, alarm clocks and other                                                                          client-orientation and deep
                      devices. Most people do not pay                                                                           understanding in terms of all
                      attention to the metal can hidden                                                                         products and processes related
                      beneath the printed brand label                                                                           to battery components. H&T
                      which was most likely produced by                                                                         Battery Components customer
                      H&T Battery Components.                                                                                   orientated approach has led to
                                                                                                                                long term partnerships with major
                                                                                                                                OEMs combined with long term
                                                                                                                                contract commitments. The close
                                                                                                                                interaction with global partners
                                                                                                                                in all manufacturing stages, from
                                                                                                                                prototyping to mass production
                                                                                                                                as well as a flexible and fast
                                                                                                                                implementation of new ideas and
                                                                                                                                processes, lead to value-adding
                                                             Consumer Battery Flat Parts                                        solutions and superior products.
                                                             The product range for flat parts includes progressively stamped
                                                             metal end caps, bottom covers, top covers and reinforcing
                                                             rings for primary batteries.
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                                                                                                                                For more information:
                                                                                                                                www.htbatteries.com

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                                                                                                                                   Quality Products
                                                                                                                                   Decades of experience in the
                                                                                                                                   development and application of
                                                                                                                                   deep-drawing processes make
                                                                                                                                   H&T Battery Components a

                      Powerful Packaging
                                                                                                                                   reliable partner for the fast
                                                                                                                                   growing rechargeable sector.
                                                                                                                                   With developments in fully
                                                                                                                                   automated mass-production

                      Solutions for Rechargeable
                                                                                                                                   processes and individual can
                                                                                                                                   handling systems, the products
                                                                                                                                   satisfy specific requirements and

                      Battery Cells
                                                                                                                                   demand in terms of both cost-
                                                                                                                                   effectiveness and quality.

                                                                Cylindrical Cans                                                   Full Service Solution
                                                                The product portfolio of H&T Battery Components comprises          H&T Battery Components provides
                                                                cylindrical battery cans in various sizes, i.e. 18650,             a full service including engineering
                                                                21700 and 46800 as well as the ability to manufacture              and optimization of manufacturing
                                                                custom-sized components.                                           processes, product development,
                                                                                                                                   C2C (Coil-to-Carton) production
                      H&T Battery Components for                                                                                   and ongoing technical support.
                      Rechargeable Batteries is the                                                                                Integrated design and production
                      partner of choice for the                                                                                    of tailored tools and equipment,
                      development of rechargeable cell                                                                             such as transfer presses,
                      packaging solutions. Global demand                                                                           guarantees cost-efficient processes
                      for hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric                                                                      whilst satisfying stringent quality
                      vehicles has greatly increased in                                                                            and performance standards.
                      recent years and has propelled the
                      development of electric drive from                                                                           Being part of Heitkamp & Thumann
                      a niche segment to an important                                                                              Group with the ability to design
                      alternative to combustion engines.                                                                           and manufacture tools and presses
                      This evolutionary step has set new                                                                           internally, H&T Battery Components
                      requirements on mass-produced cell                                                                           solidifies the capability to
                      components particularly in terms                                                                             manufacture precision battery
                      of storage capacity, charging time,                                                                          components when and where the
                      safety and durability under a variety                                                                        customer needs them. This makes
                      of conditions.                                                                                               H&T Battery Components flexible
                            H&T Battery Components has          Prismatic Cans                                                     and independent from long supplier
                      entered this challenging new market       H&T Battery Components can manufacture a range of high             lead times.
                      early and has become a solution           quality prismatic battery housings for the global market, such
                      provider for the lithium-ion              as PHEV2 and custom-made sizes.                                    Ramp-up of Greenfield
                      battery industry. Supporting both                                                                            Operations
                      automotive and non-automotive                                                                                As part of a global Group
                      applications, H&T Battery                                                                                    of companies, H&T Battery
                      Components helps producers                                                                                   Components has extensive
                      serve the increasing demand for                                                                              experience in worldwide greenfield
                      lithium-ion and other innovative                                                                             operations and offers its services
                      battery technologies.                                                                                        at nearly every location preference
                                                                                                                                   of the client. Large production
                                                                                                                                   sites with a capacity of billions of
                                                                                                                                   units per year are developed and
                                                                                                                                   constructed in close cooperation
                                                                                                                                   with the customers to ensure fully
                                                                                                                                   integrated production processes.
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                                                                Lid Components
                                                                In addition to battery housings, H&T Battery Components has a
                                                                strong capability to consult customers regarding tailor-made lid   For more information:
                                                                assemblies for cylindrical and prismatic battery cans.             www.htbatteries.com

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                                                                                                                                 High-Speed Multi-Component

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                                                                                                                                 Device Assembly
                                                                                                                                 Using robotic part handling and
                                                                                                                                 high-speed fully automated
                                                                                                                                 assembly, H&T Presspart
                                                                                                                                 manufactures multi-component

                      Leading Global Supplier of
                                                                                                                                 drug delivery devices in ISO7 or
                                                                                                                                 ISO8 clean-room conditions.
                                                                                                                                 The design and development team
                                                                                                                                 has specialist knowledge of the

                      Pharmaceutical Respiratory
                                                                                                                                 capabilities of multi-component
                                                                                                                                 assembly for both standard and
                                                                                                                                 customized pharmaceutical and

                      Drug Delivery Devices
                                                                                                                                 healthcare products.

                                                                                                                                 Production in Clean Rooms
                                                                                                                                 The ability to carry out complex
                                                               Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI) Canisters                              multi-stage assemblies under
                                                               A comprehensive range of MDI canisters designed for optimum       clean room conditions makes
                                                               compatibility with customer choices of valve, actuator and drug   H&T Presspart the partner of
                                                               formulation ensuring drug stability and performance.              choice for leading companies in
                                                                                                                                 the pharmaceutical sector and
                      H&T Presspart is a world leader                                                                            other industries. Manufacturing
                      and specialist in manufacturing                                                                            in state-of-the-art facilities whilst
                      deep-drawn and injection                                                                                   complying with relevant standards
                      molded drug-delivery components                                                                            across the pharmaceutical industry,
                      and pharmaceutical devices.                                                                                H&T Presspart ensures a smooth
                      The production of pharmaceutical                                                                           process at every stage of the
                      drug delivery components and                                                                               value chain.
                      devices requires maximum precision
                      and quality as a patient’s health can                                                                      Prepared for a Rapid
                      depend on the smallest of details.                                                                         Market Launch
                      Consequently, pharmaceutical                                                                               Once a new pharmaceutical
                      companies and regulatory bodies                                                                            product is approved, a rapid
                      place strict quality requirements on                                                                       market launch can improve or
                      medical device manufacturers.                                                                              even save lives. H&T Presspart’s
                           H&T Presspart has developed                                                                           management systems and
                      an established reputation in a                                                                             premises have already been
                      challenging market for more than 45                                                                        awarded certifications according
                      years and is the partner of choice for   Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI) Actuators                              to ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO
                      leading pharmaceutical companies.        H&T Presspart is the world’s leading supplier of actuators        14001 as well as EU/FDA Good
                      With a wide range of respiratory drug    for MDIs, producing a wide range of injection-molded plastic      Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
                      delivery products and services, H&T      actuator components for the pharmaceutical sector.                reducing time-to-market.
                      Presspart has set new standards in
                      the field of deep-drawn and injection
                      molded medical device components.
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                                                               Healthcare Dispensing Actuators
                                                               H&T Presspart manufactures a wide range of standard               For more information:
                                                               healthcare and pharmaceutical dispenser actuators.                www.presspart.com

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                                                                                                                            Customer Oriented

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                                                                                                                            Product Development (NPDC)
                                                                                                                            H&T Presspart’s future-oriented
                                                                                                                            innovative concepts help
                                                                                                                            pharmaceutical manufacturers
                                                                                                                            identify the best solutions for

                      Partner of Choice for the
                                                                                                                            their needs. The range of services
                                                                                                                            of our New Product Development
                                                                                                                            Centers (NPDC) covers several
                                                                                                                            stages along the value chain, such

                      Pharmaceutical Industry
                                                                                                                            as product development including
                                                                                                                            how the drug interacts with the
                                                                                                                            device components, prototyping,
                                                                                                                            supporting all necessary testing
                                                                                                                            and regulatory approval until
                                                                                                                            the product is ready for the final
                                                                                                                            production and delivery of finished
                                                                                                                            components and sub-assemblies.

                                                                                                                            Inhalation Product Technology
                                                                                                                            Center (IPTC)
                                                                                                                            With long-standing expertise and
                      The pharmaceutical sector is                                                                          in-depth technical understanding
                      continually changing with the                                                                         of MDI and dry powder inhaler
                      introduction of new, revolutionary                                                                    components and performance,
                      drug formulations and technical                                                                       H&T Presspart’s Inhalation Product
                      advances in drug delivery systems                                                                     Technology Center (IPTC) can help
                      that help improve patient’s lives.                                                                    minimize customer development
                      H&T Presspart strives to help those   Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI)                                        cycles, providing a faster route to
                      patients suffering from chronic       PowdAir Plus is a patented capsule-based DPI based on a         market as well as supporting own
                      respiratory diseases such as asthma   design by Hovione Technology. Its simplicity, ease of use and   internal projects.
                      or COPD (Chronic Obstructive          affordability make it an ideal device for developing markets.
                      Pulmonary Diseases) whilst aiming                                                                     Digitalization and E-Health
                      to be the most trusted and customer                                                                   Digitalization in the healthcare
                      focused manufacturer of drug                                                                          sector, and particularly in the
                      delivery devices in the world.                                                                        pharmaceutical industry, come
                                                                                                                            with specific opportunities in
                                                                                                                            diagnosis, medical treatment or
                                                                                                                            drug medication. The launch of
                                                                                                                            the eMDITM, the first market-ready,
                                                                                                                            fully embedded and connected
                                                                                                                            metered-dose inhaler developed
                                                                                                                            by H&T Presspart marked a crucial
                                                                                                                            step in this direction. The eMDITM
                                                                                                                            will support self-care processes by
                                                                                                                            improving patients’ adherence to
                                                                                                                            medication doses whilst supporting
                                                                                                                            healthcare professionals maintain
                                                                                                                            real-time monitoring of patients.

                                                            Dose Counters and Indicators
                                                            H&T Presspart offers counters and indicators to address a
                                                            variety of customer and market needs, such as the mechanical
                                                            dose-by-dose counting systems licensed from KindevaTM.
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                                                                                                                            For more information:
                                                                                                                            www.presspart.com

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                                                                                                                               Service and Optimization

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                                                               Mechanical Presses                                              The global after-sales service
                                                               Mechanical presses                                              includes predictive maintenance,
                                                               use process optimizing cam-                                     fast spare parts supply and repair
                                                               driven rams for high-volume                                     service as well as condition
                                                               metal formed components.                                        monitoring and diagnostics

                      Machinery and Tools
                                                                                                                               based on modern remote
                                                               ServoSpindlePresses                                             maintenance systems. In addition,
                                                               ServoSpindlePresses                                             retrofitting and optimization
                                                               available with multifunctional                                  of existing systems enable an

                      Meeting the Highest
                                                               axes use unique servo drive                                     increased production performance.
                                                               technology for dynamic and
                                                               product-specific forming,                                       Long-term Customer

                      Quality Standards
                                                               shaping and deep-drawing                                        Relationships
                                                               processes installed in a                                        At H&T ProduktionsTechnologie,
                                                               modular press concept.                                          projects follow a milestone-
                                                               The most precise and                                            based project management
                                                               dynamic presses of any                                          including a detailed simulation
                                                               on the market combine                                           of different solutions during
                                                               advantages of hydraulic                                         process development.
                                                               and excenter presses.                                           Machinery and component
                                                                                                                               designs are made according
                      H&T ProduktionsTechnologie is a                                                                          to customer requirements by
                      specialist in the development and                                                                        using modularized machinery
                      construction of metal forming tools,                                                                     generating cost-saving potentials.
                      machines and highly automated                                                                            Customer satisfaction and long-
                      production equipment for users                                                                           standing partnerships are evident
                      within and outside the Heitkamp &                                                                        as a result of technological and
                      Thumann Group.                                                                                           commercial performance of H&T
                           The production of components                                                                        ProduktionsTechnologie products
                      for the automotive industry and                                                                          and experience in metal forming.
                      other global markets require
                      state-of-the-art solutions regarding                                                                     Supporting Digitalization
                      cost-efficiency and innovation                                                                           and New Markets
                      through automation. Within this field,                                                                   The increasing digitalization
                      metal forming is a special process                                                                       of production offers many
                      placing great demands on the                                                                             new opportunities in the field
                      performance, precision and durability                                                                    of interactive networking and
                      of the machinery used.                   Tools                                                           intelligent process control.
                           Dynamic presses and forming         H&T ProduktionsTechnologie designs and manufactures             H&T ProduktionsTechnologie
                      tools have to ensure low dimensional     progressive, transfer and automated tools for complex metal     maintains close research
                      deviation to achieve these targets in    formed parts made from different materials including high and   partnerships with universities
                      order to satisfy market requirements.    ultra-high-strength materials.                                  and other institutions and is
                                                                                                                               constantly working on intelligent
                                                                                                                               embedded systems to reduce
                                                                                                                               downtime and detect cost
                                                                                                                               saving potentials. In addition, our
                                                                                                                               team of engineers is constantly
                                                                                                                               improving our technologies by
                                                                                                                               using the requirements of new
                                                                                                                               and existing markets to achieve
                                                                                                                               value for our customers.
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                                                               Automation
                                                               H&T ProduktionsTechnologie develops and manufactures
                                                               modularized transfer systems to cover a maximum scope
                                                               of applications. Complex Front- and End-of-Line solutions,
                                                               blank handling systems and highly automated cells complete      For more information:
                                                               the portfolio.                                                  www.ht-pt.com

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                                                                                                                           Manufacturing Technology

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                                                                                                                           There are now many specialized
                                                                                                                           opportunities in deep-drawn
                                                                                                                           technology for precision-
                                                                                                                           engineered metal components and
                                                                                                                           stamped parts previously produced

                      Innovative Deep-Drawn
                                                                                                                           by other methods. H&T Industrial is
                                                                                                                           continually looking to develop ways
                                                                                                                           to improve product technology,
                                                                                                                           flexibility and turnaround whilst

                      Precision Components
                                                                                                                           creating the right solutions for
                                                                                                                           the ever-increasing complexity of
                                                                                                                           customer applications.

                      for Industry
                                                                                                                           Precision Tool Making
                                                                                                                           H&T Industrial’s state-of-the-
                                                                                                                           art tool workshop enables
                                                                                                                           immediate implementation of new
                                                                                                                           requirements and the ability to
                                                                                                                           produce samples quickly making
                                                                                                                           H&T Industrial the preferred
                                                                                                                           supplier of precision deep-drawn
                      H&T Industrial is one of the world’s                                                                 components for various industries.
                      leading manufacturers of high-
                      precision metal components, metal                                                                    Quality and Testing
                      pressings and stamped parts,                                                                         H&T Industrial does not
                      offering over 45 years’ experience                                                                   compromise on quality or testing.
                      serving many different industrial                                                                    Regular audits are carried out to
                      sectors, and the production capacity                                                                 ensure product compliance to the
                      to serve high-volume markets.                                                                        highest functional and regulatory
                                                                                                                           standards. H&T Industrial is
                                                                                                                           certified in accordance with ISO
                                                                                                                           9001, ISO 14001 and
                                                                                                                           EU/FDA Good Manufacturing
                                                                                                                           Practices (GMP).

                                                             Experts in Deep-Drawing                                       A Variety of Substrates
                                                             As a specialist in the field of deep-drawing technology,      H&T Industrial also designs and
                                                             H&T Industrial is able to manufacture products of extreme     develops production equipment
                                                             length to diameter ratios with complex side-piercing.         to produce components at high
                                                             The business unit uses superior design and manufacturing      levels of repeatability and at
                                                             capabilities, where quality in quantity is achieved through   low cost. H&T Industrial has a
                                                             a combination of the latest technologies and advanced         product range encompassing
                                                             high-volume production systems.                               various deep drawn components
                                                                                                                           from high-quality metals, including
                                                                                                                           aluminum, stainless steel, carbon
                                                                                                                           steel, brass, nickel inconel, nickel
                                                                                                                           silver, Galfan and Monel.
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                                                                                                                           For more information:
                                                                                                                           www.htindustrial.com

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                                                                                                                                 Techincal Service

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                                                                                                                                 H&T Tool Design’s engineering
                                                                                                                                 capability is the basis for successful
                                                                                                                                 tool and machine development.
                                                                                                                                 The Business Unit generates
                                                                                                                                 tool drawings and tool systems

                      A Highly Specialized
                                                                                                                                 for deep drawing parts, jigs and
                                                                                                                                 fixtures, as well as complete
                                                                                                                                 designs of assemblies and
                                                                                                                                 solutions. If required, finite element

                      Team. Parts with
                                                                                                                                 method (FEM) is used to optimize
                                                                                                                                 tool parts. H&T Tool Design works
                                                                                                                                 with the customer at all stages

                      Superior Precision
                                                                                                                                 from initial concept of new tool
                                                                                                                                 parts to the optimization of
                                                                                                                                 existing products.

                                                                                                                                 Precision Tool Workshop
                                                                                                                                 H&T Tool Design’s precision tool
                                                                                                                                 workshop forms the basis for
                                                                                                                                 competitive advantage and ensures
                                                                                                                                 that expertise and intellectual
                      H&T Tool Design serves as a highly                                                                         property is kept in-house.
                      specialized partner in tool parts                                                                          The climate-controlled machinery
                      optimization and engineering of                                                                            center at H&T Tool Design
                      technology solutions. Furthermore,                                                                         includes high precision grinding
                      H&T Tool Design supports tool                                                                              technologies. Furthermore,
                      and machine parts according to            High Precision Tools and Spare Parts                             complementary competences such
                      individual customer needs. H&T Tool       H&T Tool Design has extensive competences in tooling for a       as milling, hard turning and eroding
                      Design supplies internal and external     variety of small and medium sized products made of various       can be used flexibly due to a
                      customers with tools and spare parts      materials, such as tool steel carbides, technical ceramics and   three-shift operation system.
                      with the highest requirements in          compound materials.
                      terms of surface and precision.                                                                            Employee Driven Solutions
                            In manufacturing processes                                                                           The success of H&T Tool Design
                      where large volumes are processed                                                                          is based on three factors: quality,
                      at high speed, tools must meet                                                                             precision and the expertise of
                      the highest standards of precision                                                                         the employees. The motivated
                      and quality. Meeting those standards                                                                       team combines many years of
                      is vital for the customers of H&T Tool                                                                     practical experience and state-of-
                      Design to stay competitive in terms                                                                        the-art manufacturing proficiency.
                      of the quality and reliability of their                                                                    H&T Tool Design is therefore able
                      own products and the efficiency of                                                                         to immediately implement the
                      their production processes.                                                                                requirements of its customers into
                            A good apprenticeship is                                                                             high-quality products.
                      essential for high-quality work.
                      H&T Tool Design provides young                                                                             Assemblies and Solutions
                      people the opportunity to develop                                                                          The Business Unit develops and
                      their future potential, knowledge                                                                          builds individual technical solutions
                      and self-confidence in a modern                                                                            for high-volume, high-speed
                      manufacturing environment with the                                                                         processing machines as well as
                      H&T Tool Design Training Center.                                                                           technical devices for prototyping
                                                                Longevity of Customer Tooling                                    and small batches. The assembly
                                                                H&T Tool Design works closely with its suppliers to validate     of dies sets as well as the initial
                                                                new materials and coatings and to help improve the longevity     set up of deep drawing presses
                                                                of customer tooling.                                             reflect further solutions offered by
                                                                                                                                 H&T Tool Design.
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                                                                    www.htbatteries.com                www.presspart.com                 www.ht-pt.com

                                                                    H&T Waterbury Inc.                 Presspart Manufacturing Ltd.      H&T ProduktionsTechnologie
                                                                    984 Waterville Street              Whitebirk Industrial Estate       GmbH
                                                                    Waterbury, CT 06710                Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 5RF     Gewerbering 26b
                                                                    USA                                United Kingdom                    08451 Crimmitschau
                                                                      +1 203 574 2240                     +44 1254 582233                Germany
                                                                      info@ht-bc.com                      info@presspart.com               +49 3762 707 100
                                                                                                                                           info@ht-pt.com

                      Contact
                                                                    H&T Marsberg GmbH & Co. KG         Presspart GmbH & Co.KG
                                                                    Am Meilenstein 8–19                Am Meilenstein 8–19
                                                                    34431 Marsberg                     34431 Marsberg
                                                                    Germany                            Germany
                                                                      +49 2991 980 0                     +49 2991 980 400                www.htindustrial.com
                                                                      info@ht-bc.com                     info@presspart.com
                                                                                                                                         Presspart Manufacturing Ltd.
                                                                    Heitkamp & Thumann (S)             Presspart Manufacturing S.A.      Whitebirk Industrial Estate
                                                                    PTE Ltd.                           Avenida del Foix                  Blackburn, Lancashire
                                                                    27 Senoko South Road               s/n Parque Empresarial El Foix    BB1 5RF
                                                                    Woodlands East Industrial Estate   43720 L`Arboç (Tarragona)         United Kingdom
                                                                    Singapore 758082                   Spain                                +44 1254 582233
                                                                       +65 6756 1366                      +34 977 167 526                   industrial@ht-group.com
                                                                       info@ht-bc.com                     info@presspart.com

                                                                    Dongguan Heitkamp & Thumann        Presspart Andheri India
                                                                    Metal Products Ltd.                Private Limited
                                                                    Hongtu High and New                Level 4, Dynasty Business Park,   www.ht-tooldesign.de
                                www.ht-group.com                    Technology Development Zone        A Wing
                                                                    Nancheng District                  Andheri Kurla Road                H&T Tool Design GmbH &
                                Heitkamp & Thumann KG               Dongguan City, 523080              Andheri East, Mumbai              Co. KG
                                Königsallee 4                       Guangdong Province                 Maharashtra State                 Am Meilenstein 8–19
                                40212 Düsseldorf                    P.R. China                         India, 400059                     34431 Marsberg
                                Germany                                +86 769 22401 768                  +91 9819 66 0002               Germany
                                  +49 211 7954 0                       info@ht-bc.com                     info@presspart.com               +49 2991 980 100
                                  info@ht-group.com                                                                                        info@ht-tooldesign.de
                                                                    Thumann & Heitkamp                 Presspart Latin America S.A.
                                Holding                             Hong Kong Ltd.                     Schroeder Haus
                                                                    11/F, Capital Centre               Street: Dr. Alejandro Schroeder
                                Advisory Board                      151 Gloucester Road, Wanchai       6558 Office 2 — Carrasco
                                Engelbert A. Heitkamp, Chairman     Hong Kong                          11500 Montevideo
                                Angela Lampert, Vice Chairwoman       +852 3752 1812                   Uruguay
                                Vincent Hübner                        info@ht-bc.com                      +598 92 166 775
                                Dr. Hubert Lienhard                                                       info@presspart.com
                                Olivia Rösler                       H&T Nevada LLC
                                                                    Gigafactory 1
                                Group Executive Committee           1 Electric Avenue
                                Christian Diemer, General Partner   Sparks, NV 89434
                                Christian Krätzig                   USA
                                Harald Langerbeins                     +1 775 434 0765
                                Dietmar Schmitz                        info@ht-bc.com
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