Alma Products is an automotive parts manufacturer located in Alma, Michigan that has been in business since 1943, specializing in remanufacturing a variety of parts including torque converters, automatic transmissions, AC compressors, and brake calipers. They have over 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space across 5 facilities and certifications in quality systems including TS16949, ISO9001, and Q1. Alma Products supplies parts to many major automotive manufacturers as well as the aftermarket.

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Introduction, Products & Capabilities
2000 Michigan Avenue
Alma, MI 48801
www.almaproducts.com

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THE TRANSTAR COMPANIES
• Torque Converters
• Torque Converter
Components
• A/C Compressors
• HD Auto Transmissions
• LD Auto Transmissions
• Torque Converters
• Transmission Parts
• Power Steering & A/C Hoses
• Accumulators & Driers
• Precision Bent Hard Lines
• Evaporators
• Fittings
• Transfer Cases
• Cam Synchronizers
• Stampings
• Clutch & Disc
• Brake Calipers
• Window Lift Motors
Broad manufacturing experience, a wide range of product offerings

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CONFIDENCE
70 years of manufacturing history and a proven commitment to quality.
Founded in 1943 as a Ford Motor Parts Manufacturer.
An original Ford Authorized Remanufacturer, Alma Products
continues to proudly manufacture Ford parts to this day.

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COMPANY HISTORY
• Founded in Alma, Michigan in 1943
• Continuous OE Supplier to Ford Motor Company since 1944
• Remanufacturing specialist/OE Manufacturer
• TS16949, ISO14001, ISO9001 and Q1 certified manufacturer
• 500,000 sq ft. of floor-space in 5 different facilities
• 250+ employees
• Product Offerings/ Capabilities:
‒ O.E. New & Reman A/C Compressors
‒ Warranty and Service Reman Torque Converters
‒ OES & Aftermarket Automatic Reman Transmissions
‒ OE Specialty and Defense Reman Transfer Cases
‒ OE, Reman & Aftermarket New Clutch and Disc Assemblies
‒ New Torque Converter Components
‒ OES Reman Brake Calipers & Pedal Assemblies
‒ OES Reman Window Lift and Wiper Motors
‒ Production stampings and Precision Assemblies utilizing Stampings (Turbines)
‒ Aggressive growth strategy for wide variety of automotive reman products

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ALMA PRODUCTS CUSTOMERS

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QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS
TS16949 Certified
Since 2006
Certified OE service remanufacturer
and OE production manufacturer.
ISO 9001 Certified
Since 1997
ISO 14001 Certified
Since 2003
Q1 Certified
Since 1985
Caterpillar Certified
Since 2002

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QUALITY SYSTEMS
• Computerized gauging systems
• Annual gauge re-certification programs
• Statistical process control
• Product reliability lab
• Metallurgical lab
• Gauge surveillance system
• Durability testing
• Warranty analysis
First Remanufacturer to pass Ford’s Powertrain quality audit with scores exceeding some
of Ford’s own facilities.
Our OE affiliation demands higher quality standards and processes

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MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES
Metal Forming
• Stamping presses
• Flexible impeller housing embosser
• Flexible turbine shell slotter
• Flexible shroud slotter
Assembly
•Three flexible assembly lines
•Three gun converter seam MIG welders
•Dynamic balancers
Welding and
Machining
•Independent turret CNC lathes
•CNC mills
•Burnishers
•Polishers
•Flexible stud welders
Fastening
• Flexible Impeller and Turbine Tab Rollers
• Flexible Turbine Orbital Riveter
• Rivet Press
• Turbine and Damper Balancer
Our manufacturing capabilities separate us from others

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PRODUCT LINES AND CUSTOMERS
OE PRODUCTION
OE SERVICE
OE SPECIALTY
AFTERMARKET
APCO AIR
TORQUE
CONVERTER
CONVERTER
SUB ASSEMBLY AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
CLUTCH &
DISC
A/C
COMPRESSOR
OE SERVICE
REMAN
OE REMAN
AFTERMARKET
NEW CONVERTERS
OE PRODUCTION
AFTERMARKET
OE PRODUCTION
OE SERVICE
AFTERMARKET
OE PRODUCTION
CAM
SYNCH STAMPINGS
OE SERVICE OE PRODUCTION
OE SPECIALTY
TRANSFER
CASES
OE SPECIALTY & DEFENSE
BRAKE
CALIPERS
WINDOW
LIFTS
OE
REMAN
OE
REMAN
PEDALASSY’S
OE REMAN

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BRAKE CALIPERS AND WINDOW LIFT MOTORS
• Remanufacturing program will launched 2013
• Exclusive remanufacturer of brake calipers and window lift
motors for Ford service
• Motorcraft branded remanufactured products
• 120,000 reman units covered
• Aluminum and Cast Iron, 1 – 4 piston, various OE Tier one
suppliers (Bendix, Meritor, others)
• Brake Master Cylinders
• Over 200 brake caliper part numbers covering both front and
rear units with and without brake mechanism and loaded and
unloaded units
• Over 100 window lift motor part numbers

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REMANUFACTURED LD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Light Duty Selection – Fleet Focused
Ford 4R70/75/AOD family
GM 4L60/4L80 family
Ford C-6 Airport Tug
Transfer Cases
Our fleet-focused light duty automatic transmissions
are used in a variety of applications including
standard fleet vehicles, step-vans, airport shuttles,
military applications (HMMWV) including transfer
cases, and airport tug/baggage belt loaders vehicles.
Chrysler 48RE, 47RH, 46RE
families
Ford E4OD/4R100/5R110 family

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REMANUFACTURED HD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
AT Series
1000, 2000, and 2500 Series
HD and HT Series
B Series
MT and MD Series
Allison transmissions are used in a variety of
applications including construction, distribution,
service, coach and transit, school/shuttle bus,
motorhome, refuse, fire and emergency, specialty,
recreational tow, oil and utilities applications.
Heavy Duty Selection
Remanufactured Allison heavy duty transmission families
DEVELOPING HEAVY DUTY REMAN MANUAL
TRANSMISSIONS , CLUTCH, AND DIFFERENTIALS

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REMANUFACTURED TRANSFER CASES / INDUSTRIAL C6 TRANSMISSION
Servicing Ground Support Equipment, Defense and Specialty Aftermarket
Customers
Industrial & Military
Ford C-6 Airport Tug
Transfer Cases
For HMMWV

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TRANSMISSION REMANUFACTURING
100% Testing and Inspection
Dynamometer and leak
testing
Independent valve body testing
Repeatable Requalification, Replacement and Reassembly
Proprietary TransPro Manufacturing assembly
software assures correct transmission configuration.
OE Engineering upgrades built into remanufactured
products.
In-house tool shop with CNC and machining
Comprehensive Core Identification, Sorting and Preparation
100% incoming core ID and initial
inspection
100% soda-blasted cases after pre-wash
Proprietary processes and unsurpassed quality

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AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSORS
• Alma Products Company is the OE Manufacturer of the A6 Compressor – Also remanufactures the A6
• Alma Products Company has been remanufacturing A/C Compressors for over 30 years
• Alma’s focus is on OE Service Compressors (in and out of warranty)
• Reman Compressor OE Service customers include:
– Ford Motor Company: FS10/FS6
– AG: A6, Denso
– Caterpillar: A6
– Komatsu: A6
– Case New Holland: Sanden, York
– Chrysler: Sanden, Denso
• 100% Performance Testing
• 100% Leak Testing – Mass Spectrometer
• Durability Testing
• Replacement Part Development
Quality products for OE and Aftermarket applications
Alma’s reman processes maximize core yield and quality

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A/C COMPRESSOR SUMMARY
Customer Product Line Market
Ford Motor Company Remanufactured FS10 Compressors OE Service
New A6 Compressors Production Equipment
Remanufactured and New A6 Compressors OE Service
Remanufactured and New A6 Compressors OE Service
Remanufactured 10PA17 & 6E171 Compressors OE Service
New A6 Compressors Production (Heavy Equipment)
Remanufactured A6 Compressors OE Service
Chrysler (FCA) Remanufactured Denso, Sanden Compressors OE Service
Case New Holland Reman A6, Sanden and York Compressors OE Service
Alma Reman Compressors are used for both in and out of warranty service
Caterpillar
Alma Products Company - Compressor Product Line Summary
Aftermarket
Komatsu
John Deere
New and Remanufactured A6 Compressors Aftermarket Service

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TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLIES
Alma is OES Supplier of Torque Converters to Ford Motor Company
• Alma produces 125,000 reman converters annually.
• These converters are for warranty replacement and service programs
• The remanufacturing process has been developed to comply with OE specifications. Alma uses OE
replacement components.
• Conversion strategy: Product knowledge to update products to the latest OEM design levels
• Has the capacity to run low and high volume programs

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OE CONVERTER TURBINES
• Alma began OE Production of 5R110 Turbine in February 2009
• F Series and E Series 5R100 Transmission
• Program transfer time was 2 months from equipment move to PPAP
• Combination of stamping and precision assembly operations
• Tier 2 Brazing Operation
• Hub redesign performed in house for improved durability

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CLUTCH AND DISC ASSEMBLIES
• Produced over 10 Million OE assemblies
• Clutch & Disc assemblies offered:
‒ New and Remanufactured
‒ Sized 7.5 to 14 inches
• OE Lever and Diaphragm clutch
• Custom clutch and disc designs available
Launched new clutch program for PGL
• HD Aftermarket Program
Alma was founded on OE manufacturing of Clutch and Disc to Ford Motor Company.
Established total solutions supplier

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ENGINEERING
• Engineering staff includes industry
veterans with both OE and
Aftermarket experience.
• Multi-disciplined engineering
organization
• Product focused organization
• Developed engineering
resources for FEA and
vibration analysis
• Low cost country sourcing

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OTHER VALUE ADDED
• Integrated part of our customer’s engineering and service teams
• Access to drawing and suppliers
• Help identify potential field issues through core returns
• Reduce warranty cost
• Engineering support for out of production needs
• Specification development
• Cost reduction
• Recall resolution
• Customer plant service relief
• Acquire low volume production out of plant
• Redeployment of plant assets
• Provide additional back up capacity
• Low cost country sourcing or supplier risk management
• Outsourcing and support for low volume parts
• Help with distressed suppliers or plant/line closures
• Reverse engineering

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REMANUFACTURING EXPERTISE
• Product focused
• Superior knowledge of product variations, design levels &
process development
• Core management, sorting, storage
• Core yield focus
• Supplement new components to increase yield
• Highly skilled work force
• Complete warranty analysis capability
Alma’s remanufacturing expertise provides for highest core yield
rates.
70+ years of remanufacturing = superior level of expertise

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CORE MANAGEMENT
• 6,000 SKUs from 475 product families
• Industry leading core identification
• Cores are sorted by engineering revisions as opposed to by product family
• 28 years of core purchasing experience
• Network of multiple core brokers leveraging multiple product lines
Core management is a competitive advantage to Alma

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METAL STAMPING AND FORMING
DANLY VERSON BLISS MINSTER
TONNAGE 1000 500 100 200
STROKE 12” 14” 1.5” 4”
SHUT HEIGHT 48” 38.5” 13” 18.5”
RAM ADJ. 8” 8” 2.5” 6”
BED SIZE 48” X 96” 48” X 60” 27” X 37” 48” x 44”
SPM 20 - 40 35 70 - 210 75-225
AUTOMATIC PRESSES

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LEAN MANUFACTURING IMPLEMENTATIONS
Our operations is focused on LEAN system. Systems being production systems,
material control systems, quality system, etc.
Our operation focuses on LEAN systems
Old Layout Lean Cell

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Contact: Chip Rembert
Director of Sales
Cell: 989-640-1413
Email: crembert@transtar1.com
Web: www.almaproducts.com