PalramNews. October Hall 8a / Stand D48. Photo: Pedestrian bridge in Boulder, Colorado fitted with PALSUN AR glazing (See article on back cover)

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1 PalramNews October 2013 Hall 8a / Stand D48 Photo: Pedestrian bridge in Boulder, Colorado fitted with PALSUN AR glazing (See article on back cover)

2 From the Desk of VP Marketing and R&D Dear customers, colleagues and friends, We are about to finalize a special year for all of us, celebrating our company s 50th anniversary around the globe, the entire Palram family together with our partners. These events will culminate at the K-2013 Trade Fair in Germany. We will both participate as an exhibitor and hold a customer event, which will allow us to spend some quality time with our partners and express our appreciation. After looking back on a half century of accomplishment and coming back from our summer holidays, we can now return to the tasks and challenges ahead and focus on the future. Our R&D department is as busy as ever, putting our vast experience and knowledge to creative use. New technologies will help us shape the future; some will enable us to offer new and exciting products; others will lead to more comprehensive services and offerings with real value. We recently began focusing on construction systems with our new PALCLAD Pro cladding package and an extended roofing products range. We are also launching two new products that reflect our deep involvement in the sign and display market. PALIGHT Digital is the ultimate sheet for many display and graphical applications, and the new PALGLAS Digital is the most efficient print-ready flat acrylic sheet. While maximizing opportunities under difficult market conditions in Europe, we are strengthening our foothold in developing countries like India, South Africa and Brazil. Palram has already begun to supply roofing panels for stadiums that will host the Brazilian 2014 FIFA World Cup matches and the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. May our next 50 years be as fruitful and successful as the last 5 decades. Sincerely yours, Michel Allouch VP Marketing and R&D Come and visit us at the K2013 fair: Hall 8a / Stand D48

3 Promoting Architectural Solutions in Central and South America When polycarbonate roofing is considered, using SUNPAL and SUNGLAZE panel systems can reduce costs on installation time, structure and fitting requirements, and even air conditioning due to reflection of Infrared radiation by Breeze products. All these and related architectural solutions were revealed and promoted by representatives of Palram s architectural Project Support Center in high profile architectural conferences in Central and South America, in support of local customers. In Lima and Arequipa, Peru, over 400 architects and engineers received an extensive review of Palram s advanced polycarbonate based solutions for architectural projects. Improving the Homes of US Military Veterans The leading US based DIY chain Home Depot runs an inspiring community service program that improves the homes of military veterans. The program raises donations and gathers volunteers for home improvement works. In June, Phil Lahr, Palram Americas National Accounts Manager, joined hundreds of suppliers and Home Depot employees from all over the United States for voluntary work at 4 separate locations in the San Diego, California area. Home improvement works included framing new homes, remodeling kitchen storage space in existing homes, installing new lighting and ceiling fans in existing homes, building new patio areas, creating new lawn space, building outdoor recreation area with privacy fencing, seating, and barbecue areas and more. The event also helped raise over $5,000,000 for the program.

4 The Café Stand at FESPA London 2013 Among the world s leading printing fairs, FESPA is the one who focuses entirely on the large format printing industry. The 2013 event was held at the ExCel venue in London on of June. Palram s wide range of high quality sign and graphics media was utilized to build our stand from top to bottom. This decorative stand was themed with the company s 50th anniversary and designed as a café and gallery compound. The unique stand had a lush ruby red PALSUN structure and also showcased PALIGHT printed photos in retro style, PALGLAS counter with printed marble texture, PALCLEAR Diffuser and PALSUN LB (Light Box) illuminated signs and other special elements. The ravishing textures found all over the stand were made by the Elkaslasi Surface Design studio. As always, Palram printing media starred at the demonstrations of major large format flatbed printer manufacturers such as HP, Agfa and Canon/Océ at their stands. Promoting Industrial Skylights in Mumbai, India Roof India is one of India s a leading construction fairs. Palram participated in the event with intent to increase awareness to products and services for the local construction market. Held in May in Mumbai, the event brought together potential customers such as metal roof manufacturers, contractors and others. The evolving Indian market shows a growing interest in modern solutions for construction, such as integrated industrial skylights that contribute to the conservation of energy through natural daylight use. SUNTUF Rooflights are backed by over 25 years experience and are a leading product in this category. They offer consistent high light transmission, a long life service and unparalleled matching to any metal roofing profile.

5 Welcoming a New Subsidiary - Palram India Palram launched a new subsidiary in Mumbai late April - Palram India. The company employs a staff of 4, including Tushar Karangia as general manager, who was the first local salesman recruited in India 6 years ago. Palram India aims to increase local activities by penetrating the distribution market, strengthening our position in India and expanding services provided to our local partners and large scale projects. Employee Spotlight on UK s Alison Webster Position in Palram: Southern UK Sales Manager Academic Background: BSC (Honors) Geography Years at Palram: 13 History in Palram: My career with Palram started in 2000, when I was employed as an internal sales advisor. I dealt mostly with enquiries and processing orders from receipt to dispatch and invoicing. After 8 years I was promoted to external sales looking after the distribution market for the UK and Ireland. This was very different to my previous internal role and involved working closely with our main distributors, one of which is Perspex Distribution, who have grown into our largest UK distributor. One of my main achievements was to play a major part in securing and overseeing the Aviva stadium project. 3 years ago my role changed again to looking after all customers in the South of England. This opened new markets and product areas that I was not very involved with previously. Scope of activities and mission in Palram: My role has recently changed again, and now, in addition to looking after several large key accounts, I am trying to break into the agricultural and horticultural market pig and poultry farms and flower growers. This is a vast untapped market in the UK. I will be mostly promoting SUNTUF, PALSUN, AG-TUF, SUNLITE and PALOPAQUE. There is much market research to be done and the potential is massive. I intend to make Palram a main supplier in this market. Message to co-workers: Palram has a unique culture, and we have to be very careful not to lose this quality as the company continues to grow. It is important to hold onto the environment that first attached me to Palram all those years ago. For my part, I always try to help and support my colleagues wherever I can, even if this means just listening. I hope I also bring joy and humor to everyone s working day. Finally, I just want to say congratulations Palram to 50 years and here s to the next 50! Hobbies and Interests: I have been happily married to Simon for 28 years and have one daughter, Clare (24). My main interests are travelling, music (mainly David Bowie!), swimming, entertaining and socializing (lots of this!).

6 USA Celebrating our 50 th Anniversary around the Globe Palram s 50th birthday was celebrated by Palram employees and customers in every branch around the globe. Below appear photos from events held in the UK, Germany, South Africa, USA and Israel. UK South Africa

7 GERMANY ISRAEL

8 PALSUN AR Protects Users in Boulder, Colorado A beautifully designed pedestrian bridge in Boulder, Colorado was fitted with PALSUN AR abrasion resistant polycarbonate glazing (Also known as PALGARD ). The bridge, which was opened for use in late April 2013, is a part of the Table Mesa Park-n-Ride facility owned by the Regional Transportation District (RTD). It allows commuters who use a nearby highway to quickly park their vehicle and switch to public transportation. PALRAM H.Q. Tel: Fax: palram@palram.com PALRAM EUROPE LTD. Tel: Fax: sales.europe@palram.com PALRAM AMERICAS Tel: Fax: palramamericas@palram.com