Press Kit Contents. ACO at BAU 2013 At the interface between architecture and water: Drainage solutions from a single competent source

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1 Press Kit Contents ACO at BAU 2013 At the interface between architecture and water: Drainage solutions from a single competent source NEW systems for cellars: Raising elements for ACO Therm light shafts height-adjustable and fix NEW products for paved outdoor areas: The ACO Self drainage system for private houses The ACO B 125 manhole cover in plastic ACO Stormbrixx infiltration set the compact infiltration system NEW in the bathroom segment: The ACO ShowerDrain SE channel with tileable or uniform cover Efficient roof and facade drainage: ACO facade drainage: backflow buffer for heavy rain ACO at a glance Facts and figures CD: Press releases and photo material Press Contact ACO Severin Ahlmann GmbH & Co. KG Friederike Neermann phone mobile friederike.neermann@aco.com P.O. Box Rendsburg phone

2 Press Release At the interface between architecture and water: Drainage solutions from a single competent source At the interface between architecture and water, ACO supplies drainage system solutions from a single competent source. Wherever water has to be collected, cleaned, held and released from Olympic stadiums to shower channels ACO has developed intelligent drainage solutions with integrated functions. BAU 2013 will see ACO present new products in the important construction areas involving cellars, open spaces, roofs and facades, and bathrooms. Another new launch in 2013: the ACO app for architects and planners. The ACO cellar protection system consisting of inset cellar windows, the ACO Therm Block installation and insulation panel, pressure-watertight light shafts and backflow protection, is now rounded off by the height-adjustable and fixed raising elements for ACO Therm light shafts. The height of the light shafts can now be adjusted by over 80 cm. And with the Self drainage product line, ACO has launched a line drainage system for the first time specially designed for use in private housing applications. The system is characterised by a new range of design choices and simple installation. The new innovative plastic grating in this product line has been registered for a patent because of the new anti-slip structure on its surface. For the open spaces segment, ACO presents more channels and gratings classified under the overall heading Light and Design : the ACO Freestyle cast iron gratings can be customised to match customers specific designs. The prize-winning ACO Sideline combines inconspicuous drainage through a slotted channel with integrated lighting. ACO s B 125 manhole cover made of extremely tough polypropylene is another innovation: this manhole cover satisfies DIN EN 124 but only weighs approx. 9 kg, and is therefore a very interesting alternative to comparable designs made of cast iron and concrete. The drainage of roofs and facades has to satisfy challenging planning specifications. This is because around 50 % of rainfall collects at the interface between buildings and the ground. If the roof of a building is inappropriately drained, it can even jeopardise the Press Contact ACO Severin Ahlmann GmbH & Co. KG Friederike Neermann phone mobile friederike.neermann@aco.com P.O. Box Rendsburg phone

3 structural stability of a building. ACO s facade and flat roof drainage product lines provide highly efficient drainage systems for numerous applications, as well as supporting planning activities. The bathroom display area on the stand presents a new product in the ACO Shower- Drain product line: the new ACO ShowerDrain SE channel has a slotted top section made of stainless steel with a trapezoidal extension in the middle holding the drain. This extension can be covered by either the same flooring as the rest of the shower or with a uniform stainless steel cover. All of the new ACO products, each of the related contacts, direct access to planning documentation, links to specification texts and technical drawings for planning activities can now also be accessed via the new ACO app for architects and planners. This is a real quantum jump in communications: the whole ACO information and service package now accessible via mobile phone at every construction site.

4 Press Release NEW systems for cellars: Raising elements for ACO Therm light shafts height-adjustable and fix Two new components for the ACO Therm light shaft system considerably simplify execution planning, and shorten installation times: the new raising elements for ACO Therm light shafts enable the height to be adjusted by over 80 cm. The raising elements are manufactured from white, tough, hollow-chamber profiles and are supplied in a completely pre-assembled condition, i.e. with a rugged grid mounting and a wall connection profile. The height-adjustable raising element with a profile height of 34 cm enables infinite height adjustment and can therefore be aligned perfectly with the surface gradient on site. No fastening is required other than bolting it to the light shaft. To adjust the raising element to the light shaft depth or the specific wall construction, simply shorten or remove the side panels in the raising elements which are supplied in a range of sizes. This enables the customisation of the system at all times to the specific conditions of each building facade. Thanks to its static properties, there is no need to use a stiffening frame in many cases. If a large adjustment in height is required, the height-adjustable element can be combined with the fixed raising elements for ACO Therm light shafts. Thanks to the ease with which the removable grey grid mounting can be dismantled, and the sophisticated tongue and groove system, up to three fixed raising elements can be combined with a height-adjustable element to achieve adjustments of over 80 cm. Because of the rugged construction, it is even possible to drive a car over the shaft depending on the size of the element. The raising elements are available for all standard light shaft sizes. The ACO Therm cellar protection system consisting of a flood-proof inset cellar window, the Therm Block installation and insulation panel, the pressure-watertight light shaft, and the backflow protection units for light shafts and cellars, ensures that cellars are effectively protected in the event of external flooding and backflow. The watertight cellar window directly foamed into the insulation layer boasts toughened glass, and additional locking points with mushroom-shaped locking pins to provide additional class WK1 Press Contact ACO Severin Ahlmann GmbH & Co. KG Friederike Neermann phone mobile friederike.neermann@aco.com P.O. Box Rendsburg phone

5 burglar protection. Despite all of their technical sophistication, the windows still look like attractive house windows. The quality of the window has been tested and certified by the renowned ift (Institute for Window Technology e.v.) in Rosenheim,. The watertight inset cellar window in the ACO Therm Block is ideal for new buildings as well as for building renovation.

6 Pictures to new raising elements for ACO Therm light shafts Installation of the height-adjustable raising element on top of a fixed raising element. The height can be adjusted between 55.5 and 82.5 cm when using two fixed and one height-adjustable element. The ACO Therm system consists of a pressurewatertight light shaft, the thermally-insulated floodproof Therm Block installation panel, the inset cellar window, and the backflow protection.

7 Press Release NEW products for paved outdoor areas: The ACO Self drainage system for private houses The new ACO Self line drainage system was specially designed for the needs of private houses. With its market launch in January 2013, ACO will produce a channel system designed for the first time for private housing properties. The ACO Self line channel system boasts a modular system for customised design and is very easy to install. A modular system comprising two channel bodies and eight gratings made of different materials can be put together in any combination to suit every construction situation. There are two different channel bodies: the ACO Self Euroline made of polymer concrete, and the ACO Hexaline 2.0 made of plastic. The different gratings are suitable for both types of channel and are made of galvanised and powder-coated steel, polished stainless steel, or cast iron giving a wide choice of 16 high quality drainage solutions with attractive looks. An outstanding new innovation is the plastic grating with the unique Microgrip structured surface (patent-applied for) which guarantees a highly slip-resistance surface even under wet conditions. Thanks to the pre-fabricated cutting guides, the plastic channel bodies can be sawn into half metre long elements for precise on-site adjustment during installation. The benefits of the polymer concrete channel body are the smooth surface and the V-profile for high flow speeds and an associated high drainage capacity. The ACO B 125 manhole cover in plastic ACO is the first manufacturer to launch a class B 125 plastic manhole cover. The ACO manhole cover made of extremely rugged polypropylene (PP) complies 100 % with DIN EN 124 but only weighs approx. 9 kg making it a remarkably light alternative to com- Press Contact ACO Severin Ahlmann GmbH & Co. KG Friederike Neermann phone mobile friederike.neermann@aco.com P.O. Box Rendsburg phone

8 parable cast iron and concrete designs. PP is lightweight, temperature-resistant and dirt-repellent. The new manhole covers are maintenance-free and vandal-proof thanks to the boltless locking system made of extremely tough and wear-resistant plastic which is also rugged enough to withstand road traffic. When combined with the well-proven concrete casting frame, the installation of the black plastic manhole cover is a very attractive solution in landscaped open spaces in particular, as well as private housing. With the development of this new component, ACO Civil Engineering has expanded its spectrum of products with a manhole cover specifically designed for pavements, pedestrian precincts, yards and car parks, and which also adds another valuable link to the existing ACO System Chain. ACO Stormbrixx infiltration set the compact infiltration system Allowing rainwater to percolate into the ground on one s own property not only makes a significant contribution to groundwater regeneration, it can also save money at many locations. With its ACO Stormbrixx infiltration set, ACO Civil Engineering now supplements the customised and contract-related modular stormwater management systems with a compact construction set for rainwater infiltration on small plots of land. The basic elements of the ACO Stormbrixx infiltration set weigh 10 kg and measure 1,200 x 600 x 342 mm. These are simply slotted together to form a block with a net water storage volume of approx. 3.3 m3. The brick-bond assembly of the basic elements and the clever plug-in concept give the final infiltration block exceptional stability and strength. The ability of the basic elements to be stacked tightly together reduces the transport costs compared to conventional systems, and therefore also reduces CO2 emissions. This remarkable stackability reduces by more than half the space the system requires in warehouses or when delivered to the construction site.

9 Pictures to the new products for paved outdoor areas The ACO Self modular system means that private home owners can now also benefit from the well-proven ACO quality. The anti-slip plastic grating also makes drainage even safer than before. The ACO plastic B 125 manhole cover weighing only 9 kg is a rugged alternative to cast iron manhole covers. With its ACO Stormbrixx infiltration set, ACO Civil Engineering now supplements the customised and contract-related modular stormwater management systems with a compact construction set for rainwater infiltration on small plots of land.

10 Press Release NEW in the bathroom segment: The ACO ShowerDrain SE channel with tileable or uniform cover The new ACO ShowerDrain SE channel adds another innovative product to ACO Civil Engineering s bathroom drainage range: the shower is drained by an optically inconspicuous and discreet slotted channel. The slotted channel is a crucial element in the architecture of a barrier-free bathroom by providing an optically elegant solution reduced to a barely visible shower drainage system. The body of the channel is made in one piece with a peripheral, sanded thin-bed flange and a wall lip at the back and a central outlet socket suitable for all pipe push-socket systems. The channel body is available in lengths of mm and installation heights of mm (top edge of the flange). Two adjustable feet simplify adjustment to the floor level at each site. No complicated and time-consuming assembly work is required. The cover either the uniform or the tileable version and the odour trap can be easily removed so that the drain can be simply cleaned with a cleaning spiral. With an outflow capacity of 0.3 l/s (18 l/min) without water trap column, 0.5 l/s (30 l/min) with 20 mm water trap column pursuant to DIN EN 1253, this discreet slotted channel drainage system boasts almost the same performance as conventional models despite being much less conspicuous. This therefore opens up new possibilities for designing the bathroom flooring. The ACO ShowerDrain bathroom drainage range marries award-winning design with well-proven ACO drainage technology. By reducing the design to just a few materials, and dispensing with all optical and physical barriers, users benefit from all of the freedoms opened up by completely barrier-free bathroom design possibilities. Press Contact ACO Severin Ahlmann GmbH & Co. KG Friederike Neermann phone mobile friederike.neermann@aco.com P.O. Box Rendsburg phone

11 Pictures to the new ACO ShowerDrain SE channel The ACO ShowerDrain SE drains showers with a discreet slotted frame. The central cover is available as a tileable version or a uniform version.

12 Press Release Efficient roof and facade drainage ACO facade drainage: backflow buffer for heavy rain Barrier-free construction on the one hand, and protecting buildings from dampness and the associated damage on the other hand, can now be combined in a professional drainage solution. It is particularly important for pooled water to be drained away from vulnerable facade and door zones. ACO facade channels provide an extremely effective system with a built-in backflow buffer to protect buildings from sudden heavy downpours. When ACO facade drainage systems are used, it is possible to reduce the door threshold height stipulated in DIN 18195, Part 5, to 5 cm. The channel systems operate at two levels: they drain the surface, as well as draining the water which collects in the underlying drainage layer. The high hydraulic capacity of the ACO facade drainage system was proven on an LGA-certified test bed. The advantages for planners: the systems boast all of the technical specifications for barrier-free thresholds. Planners and architects can choose from the ACO Profiline, ACO Roofline and ACO Greenline systems. The ACO Profiline channel system is characterised by the easy way it can be installed: each element already pre-assembled and without any loose individual parts is available with either variable heights or fixed installation heights. The tongue and groove plug-in system enables the elements to be joined up very quickly. The ACO Profiline boasts a variable installation height so that the height can be adjusted from above with a screwdriver even after installation. This allows adjustment to the nearest millimetre after it has been installed. The Profiline range now also has a new addition: a special renovation channel with an installation height of 3 cm and an integrated gravel ledge. Press Contact ACO Severin Ahlmann GmbH & Co. KG Friederike Neermann phone mobile friederike.neermann@aco.com P.O. Box Rendsburg phone

13 Picture to ACO facade drainage The ACO Profiline facade channel boasts flexible installation heights, classic design looks, and optimal drainage capacities. The channel system drains water away from the surface at the same time as draining away the water in the underlying drainage layer.

14 ACO Group facts and figures The ACO Group is a world market leader in drainage technology. Climate change sets us a challenge to react effectively with innovative solutions to new environmental conditions. With its integrated approach, ACO stands for professional drainage, efficient cleaning, and the controlled discharge or reuse of water. Products include drainage channels and drains, oil and grease separators, backflow stop systems, pumps and pressure-water-tight cellar windows and light shafts. The family-owned company headquartered in Rendsburg/Büdelsdorf,, was founded in 1946 on the site of the Carlshütte foundry Schleswig-Holstein s first industrial company. It still has very strong roots in the region. The major innovation strength of the ACO Group is built on intense research and development, and its technical expertise in processing polymer concrete, plastic, cast iron, stainless steel and reinforced concrete. ACO has a presence in over 40 countries, with a total of 29 production sites on four continents. With a global workforce of 3,900, the company generated sales of Euro 615 million in ACO Group at a glance 1946, company founded by Josef-Severin Ahlmann 3,900 employees in more than 40 countries (Europe, America, Asia, Australia, Africa) 29 production sites in 15 countries Sales 2012: Euro 615 million

15 Strategic growth 1993 Set up glass fibre reinforced plastic production in Monroe, North Carolina, USA 1994 Acquired Polycrete, Sydney, Australia Acquired Inotec, Switzerland 1995 Acquired Plastmo Group Scandinavia, England and Poland 1996 Start of production in Legionowo, Poland Acquired Signum, Acquired Hvidbjerg Vinduet, Denmark Acquired AWK Guss- und Amaturenwerke, Kaiserslautern 1998 Production start-up in Maçanet, Spain 1999 Expansion of stainless steel production in Pribyslav, Czech Republic Acquired Poly Bau, Switzerland 2000 Acquired Passavant Entwässerungs- und Abscheidetechnik, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, Holland Expansion in south-east Europe: Rumania, Croatia, Bulgaria 2001 Acquired Yankee Plastic, USA 2002 Acquired DJ Muller, Australia Acquired Multi-Lite, Denmark 2003 Acquired Compasso, Italy 2004 Acquired Funki Tech A/S, Denmark Expansion into China and the United Arab Emirates 2005 Integration of the Möck drainage programme Acquired separator specialist TTM, Sweden 2006 Founded Aguss Vertrieb GmbH 2007 Production start-up in the new ACO factory in Casa Grande/Phoenix, Arizona, USA Expansion into India 2008 Expansion of polymer production in Rendsburg/Büdelsdorf, Stadtlengsfeld and Tabor, Czech Republic 2009 Acquired Hestag and Fritschi, Switzerland Set up stainless steel production in Dubai 2010 Opened polymer concrete production in Shanghai Acquired Finnish separator manufacturer Ekopinta 2011 Expansion into Brazil and Mexico 2012 Established distribution company in New Zealand Acquired Havo Strangguss GmbH, Established distribution company in South Africa Established distribution company in Marocco