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GFRP Reinforcement Bar Manufacturing

This document provides an executive summary and details of NuStar Limited's GBar, GBolt, and GMat glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebar manufacturing process. GFRP rebar offers benefits over steel rebar such as corrosion resistance, higher tensile strength, lower weight, and a projected service life over 100 years. NuStar plans to use pultrusion, an established manufacturing method, to produce the GFRP rebar in various diameters and shapes at competitive linear foot prices. Facility requirements, management plans, and production projections are also outlined.

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NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 1 of 29 GBar ® - GBolt ®-GMat ® GFRP REINFORCEMENT BAR MANUFACTURING Executive Summary ChiNini, Garden River, Canada
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 2 of 29 Contents Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Reinforcement Bars................................................ 2 Pultrusion manufacturing........................................................................................................ 3 What’s the issue?................................................................................................................... 3 What has the market tried?..................................................................................................... 5 GBar ® ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Benefits of GFRP rebar .......................................................................................................... 6 GBolt ® ..................................................................................................................................... 9 GMat ®.....................................................................................................................................10 FOOTPRINT...............................................................................................................................11 GFRP REINFORCEMENT BAR SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................12 Job Site Value Proposition.....................................................................................................13 I. Operations Plan Suggested Locations...........................................................................13 Industries that use FRP rebar................................................................................................14 Appendices – Testing, Certifications & Design Manuals .....................................................15 Appendices – Congress Passes Transportation Bill, Includes Life-Cycle Cost Analysis .16 Appendices – Articles.............................................................................................................17 FACILITY REQUIREMENTS AND LAYOUT .................................................................................19 FLOOR PLAN ............................................................................................................................19 Management and Organization ..............................................................................................20 Appendices – Logistic Information........................................................................................27 Maps ........................................................................................................................................28 Appendices – Plant Projections.............................................................................................29 Mr. C. Cathel Robertson, CEO Mr. Alain Eliat – COO ccr@gbar-gbolt.com alain@gbar-gbolt.com Cell (386) 690-3884 Cell (201) 538-4807 Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Reinforcement Bars Reinforced concrete is an essential building component in general construction. The corrosion of the steel reinforcement is the major factor in affecting its serviceability. The durability of the reinforced
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 3 of 29 concrete is contingent on the reinforcement and will vary from 25 years for black steel to 75 years for stainless steel. GBar ® advanced Pultrusion Manufacturing Process of GFRP provides solutions to meet these challenges. GBar ® concrete reinforcing bars do not corrode. Durability testing show GFRP has a life cycle in access of 100+ years. The Canadian Research Network, “Intelligent Sensing for Innovative Structures” has revolutionized the design of bridges and structures through the use of new materials and design concepts. After 14 years of research and field demonstration projects, they have created: - Unique design manuals and codes for bridge design - Education modules - Durability testing and monographs - Guidelines for certification of FRP products - Life cycle engineering and costing models Researchers conclude 100+ Year Life Expectancy for GFRP Reinforced Structures: 1. No Degradation in GFRP Reinforcement 2. Excellent Bonding 3. No De-bonding 4. No Micro-cracking 5. No Voids 6. No Resin Micro-cracking 7. No Glass Fiber Degradation 8. No Significant, De-lamination, De-bonding 9. No Glass Transition 10. No Sign of Chemical Degradation of the Resin 11. No Chemical Degradation (Hydrolysis) 12. GFRP 70% cost savings over 100 years 13. Research Teams Recommend: That GFRP be allowed as the Primary Reinforcement Pultrusion manufacturing Pultrusion is a manufacturing method used to make strong, lightweight composite materials Rebar. In pultrusion, material is pulled through forming machinery using either a hand-over-hand method or a continuous-roller method (as opposed to extrusion, where the material is pushed through dies). In GFRP pultrusion, fibers (the glass material) are pulled from spools through a device that coats them with a polymer resin. They are then heat-treated and cut to length. GFRP reinforcement bars produced this way can be made in a variety of diameters, shapes and tensile strengths. What’s the issue? Rust Rust the major problem with all construction is the re-bar. You need rebar to hold the concrete together
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 4 of 29 and make it stronger, however it rusts. Because of that all bridges, highways, sea walls have a short life span. When the iron rusts it contaminates the concrete and makes it brittle. If you look at any structure that is falling apart, it is decomposing from the inside out. Pick up any piece of concrete that fell off and you will find the outside is still nice and smooth and it’s the inside that gave way. Many times the steel has already started its oxidation process just waiting to be used. GBar ® - GBolt ® is Impervious to Chloride-Ion and Chemical Attack. Rigorous testing has concluded: - 100+ Year Life Expectancy for GFRP Reinforced Structures. Corrosive Applications
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 5 of 29 - Corrosive Soils - Marine Applications - Bridge Decks - Seawalls - Barrier Walls - Treatment Plants - Car Parkades - Dams What has the market tried? One is to put a plastic coating on the iron. Unfortunately the plastic scratches, chips and of course when you cut it, it’s exposed. It may last longer but still not the answer. The other is to use stainless steel but that is cost prohibitive. GBar ®
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 6 of 29 Benefits of GFRP rebar  Impervious to chloride ion and low pH chemical attack  Tensile strength two times greater than steel  1/4th weight of steel reinforcement  Transparent to magnetic fields and radio frequencies  Non-conductive  Thermally non-conductive  Recyclable GBar ® - GBolt ® - GMat ® IS 100% recyclable Since it is made from glass fibers, it can be crushed and reintroduced in any construction product. As shown below the current process is to first separate the used steel for smelting.
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 7 of 29  Product Weight One forth the weight of steel will also reduce freight costs. Below on the left is a picture of a flatbed moving steel rebar. It looks like it is almost empty yet it has met its load limits. You can deliver about 4 times the volume with GFRP  Product Diversification
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 8 of 29
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 9 of 29 GBolt ®
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 10 of 29 GMat ®
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 11 of 29 FOOTPRINT Steel vs GBar How much energy does it take (on average) to produce 1 kilogram of the following materials? Steel (from recycled steel): 6-15MJ 1,665 to 4,170 watt-hours Iron (from iron ore): 20-25MJ 5,550 to 6,950 watt-hours Steel (from iron): 20-50MJ 5,550 to 13,900 watt-hours GBar (Pultrusion): N/A 382 to 2,514 watt-hours  Note: since GFRP is lighter you will produce approx. 4 times the linear feet of steel per kilo.
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 12 of 29 GFRP REINFORCEMENT BAR SPECIFICATIONS US Imperial Soft Metric Canadian Metric European Metric Diameter Diameter Cross section Density Weight Ultimate tensile Ultimate tensile strength Ultimate shear strength E- modulus Size inches (mm) (mm²) (g/cm3) (g/m) (KN) (MPa) (MPa) (GPa) ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ 2 3 7 2.1 15 13 1900 150 40 4 12 2.1 25 22 1800 150 40 6 6 25 2.1 60 43 1700 150 40 8 8 45 2.1 100 70 1500 150 40 3 10 10 10 0.375 9.525 65 2 145 90 1400 150 40 4 13 12 0.500 12.7 90 2 210 120 1300 150 40 14 14 120 2 275 145 1200 150 40 5 16 15 16 0.625 15.875 160 2 365 180 1150 150 40 6 19 20 18 0.750 19.05 205 2 465 220 1100 150 40 20 20 255 2 580 270 1050 150 40 7 22 22 0.875 22.225 315 2 695 320 1030 150 40 24 380 2 830 390 1020 150 40 8 25 25 25 1.000 25.4 415 2 910 420 1010 150 40 9 29 30 28 1.128 28.65 530 2 1145 520 990 150 40 30 615 2 1320 600 980 150 40 10 32 35 32 1.270 32.26 685 2 1510 660 960 150 40 34 780 2 1710 725 930 150 40 11 36 36 1.410 35.81 880 2 1920 800 910 150 40 38 990 2 2150 880 890 150 40 40 40 1100 2 2380 950 860 150 40 14 43 45 43 1.693 42 1200 2 2580 840 700 130 40 44 1320 2 2840 900 680 130 40 45 1450 2 3110 960 660 130 40 48 1590 2 3400 1010 640 130 40 50 50 1730 2 3700 1070 620 130 40 55 18 57 55 57 2.257 57.33
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 13 of 29 Job Site Value Proposition Product  Greater strength reduces number of bars needed  Lower Cage Weights  Fewer Couplers Price  GBar will be priced compatibly to steel rebar on a “linear foot bases”. We are matching the epoxy covered steel rebar FOB plant prices, however being that steel in costly to transport, we then become compatible to black steel rebar when delivered. Quality  Solve Rebar Congestion  Improve Concrete Placement  Less Fabrication Scrap Transit  ¼ weight reduces need for heavy machinery to transport materials  Greater truckload volume reducing transit congestion at job sites. Labor  Reduced Costs by Reducing Placing Time  Pre-bend product eliminating the need to bend at site Project Delivery  Faster Delivery Timeframe In other words, projects are delivered quicker, cheaper and with an improved product. I. Operations Plan Suggested Locations Location choices were based on a few key factors. A. Locations are situated on railway system hubs making them an ideal location for operations and logistics. B. Locations are strategically located near future rail expansion sites giving us additional advantages for product placement in relation to freight costs and delivery times.
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 14 of 29 Industries that use FRP rebar Concrete Susceptible to Corrosion  Chemical Plants  Waste Water Treatment Facilities  Swimming Pools Tunneling & Mining  Sequential Excavation or NATM Tunneling  Deep Foundation Tunnel Boring Machine "Soft-Eye" Openings for Launch & Reception  Temporary Reinforcement  Rock Bolts Building & Historic Preservation  Historic Preservation - Restoration & Pinning of Stone Elements  Architecture Concrete Elements  Slabs Exposure of Concrete to De-Icing Chlorides  Bridges & Railings  Median Barriers  Parking Structures  Approach Slabs  Continuously Reinforced Concrete Paving  Architectural Precast and Cast Stone Elements  Salt Storage Facilities Masonry Strengthening  Seismic, Wind or Blast Strengthening of Unreinforced Masonry, increase flexural and shear strength  Strengthening for "Event Loading" of Clay & Concrete Masonry Exposure of Concrete to Marine Chlorides  Coastal Construction Exposed to Salt Spray  Sea Walls, Wharfs & Dry Docks  Desalinization Intakes  Port Aprons Exposure of Concrete to High Voltages & Electromagnetic Fields  Light & Heavy Rail  High Voltage Substations  Radio Frequency Sensitive Areas  Cable Ducts & Banks  Hospital MRI Areas  Aluminum Smelters & Steel Mills  High Speed Highway Tolling Zones  Airport Radio & Compass Calibration Pads
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 15 of 29 Appendices – Testing, Certifications & Design Manuals Test Agencies SP DESIGN MANUALS Although FRP rebar is a fairly new product in the FRP industry, design • manuals have been prepared and are readily available so that industry professionals can confidently design for the use of FRP rebar. AASHTO AASHTO GFRP-1: AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Guide Specifications for GFRP- Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks and Traffic Railings American Concrete Institute (AO) 440.1R-06: Guide for the Design and Construction of Structural Concrete Reinforced with FRP Bars 440.5-08: Specification for Construction with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcing Bars 440.6-08: Specification for Carbon and Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Bar Materials for Concrete Reinforcement 440.3R-12: Guide Test Methods for Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Reinforcing or Strengthening Concrete Masonry Structures 440.2R-08: Guide for the Design and Construction of Externally Bonded FRP Systems for Strengthening Concrete Structures 440.7R-10: Guide for the Design and Construction of Externally Bonded Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Systems for Strengthening Unreinforced Masonry Structures Canadian Standards Association (CSA) CAN/CSA-S6-06: Fiber Reinforced Structures, Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code, Page 693- 728 CAN/CSA-S806-02: Design and Construction of Building Components with Fiber-Reinforced Polymers
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 16 of 29 Appendices – Congress Passes Transportation Bill, Includes Life-Cycle Cost Analysis June 29, 2012 Congress gave final approval late Friday afternoon to a $109-billion transportation funding bill. Included in the compromise legislation is a provision that calls for the use of total life-cycle cost analysis as part of the contract-awarding process for new federal projects. The result could be billions of dollars in new business for the composites industry. The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) has long advocated for the U.S. Congress to require the states to employ a life-cycle cost assessment when issuing contracts for infrastructure construction. As a practical matter, such a provision will save money because new infrastructure construction would take into account both the cost of installation and long- term upkeep, rather than awarding a contract solely on the basis of lowest initial cost. According to the new bill, the engineering analysis used by the State Departments of Transportation for awarding construction contracts for highway bridge projects shall “be evaluated by the State… on engineering and economic bases, taking into consideration acceptable designs for bridges… and… using an analysis of life-cycle costs and duration of project construction.” This change paves the way for the use of composites and other high- performance materials in major infrastructure projects. In addition to their longstanding advocacy efforts, ACMA has spent many years educating state and federal transportation officials about the benefits, both structural and economic, of using composites in infrastructure improvements. “These life-cycle cost analysis requirements should push the states toward the use of longer-life and lower-maintenance-cost designs, including projects that employ nonrusting and light-weight components such as composite rebar, girders, and deck systems,” says the Senior Director of Government Affairs at the American Composites Manufacturers Association, John Schweitzer. “There are over 600,000 highway bridges in the U.S., making this a very large potential market for FRP composite products.” For more information about the benefits of life-cycle cost assessment read this white paper by transportation policy expert and three decade veteran of the Congressional Research Service, John W. Fischer. Angie McPherson is the communications coordinator at ACMA.
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 17 of 29 Appendices – Articles FRP Composites Transportation Infrastructure- FRP Benefits http://www.compositesinfrastructure.org/frp-benefits/ FRP Composites Transportation Infrastructure-Applications & Products http://www.compositesinfrastructure.org/applications-products/ FRP Composites Rebar - Standards http://www.compositesinfrastructure.org/frp-rebar/standards/ FRP Composites Transportation Infrastructure - Specifications http://www.compositesinfrastructure.org/specifications/ FRP Composites Transportation Infrastructure- Composites 101 - FRP Composites ? http://www.compositesinfrastructure.org/composites-101/ Now’s the Time for Infrastructure Spending, White House Says 02/02/2015 http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2015/02/02/nows-the-time-for-infrastructure-spending-white-house- says/ Tensile Strength of GFRP Reinforcing Bars with Hollow Section 01/15/2015 http://www.hindawi.com/journals/amse/aa/621546/ Sanders: Increase infrastructure spending 01/03/2015 http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/228413-sanders-increase-infrastructure-spending Falling Apart: America’s Neglected Infrastructure 11/23/2014 http://www.cbsnews.com/news/falling-apart-america-neglected-infrastructure/ Economists Want More Spending on Roads and Bridges – Here’s why 09/11/2014 http://www.bloomberg.com/bw/articles/2014-09-11/economists-say-more-roads-and-bridges Infrastructure Investment and Economic Growth: Surveying New Post-Crisis Evidence 03/2014 http://www.progressivepolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014.03- Carew_Mandel_Infrastructure-Investment-and-Economic-Growth_Surveying-New-Post-Crisis- Evidence.pdf America’s crumbling infrastructure desperately needs funding 01/17/2014 http://america.aljazeera.com/opinions/2014/1/infrastructure-transportationcongressspending.html 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure 2013 http://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/bridges/ Rebar Without Corrosion 06/04/2013 http://www.concreteconstruction.net/reinforcement/rebar-without-corrosion_3.aspx
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 18 of 29 GFRP rebar replaces steel in parking garage 06/01/2013 http://www.compositesworld.com/articles/(619) America’s infrastructure is finally getting a bit better 03/19/2013 http://money.cnn.com/2013/03/19/news/economy/infrastructure-improved-roads-bridges- rail/index.html The high cost of America’s bad roads and bridges 02/12/2013 http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/12/news/economy/infrastructure-spending/index.html Infrastructure Investment: A State, Local, and Private Responsibility 01/2013 http://www.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/pubs/pdf/tbb_067.pdf GCC spending on road and bridge infrastructure to reach $121.3 billion 096/24/2012 http://www.ifpinfo.com/ifpinfo-news.php?news_id=1076#.VOKF8ux0yUk Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites Rebar 07/17/2012 http://www.dot.state.fl.us/statematerialsoffice/structural/meetings/crrb/4_frprebar.pdf A hidden revolution: FRP rebar gains strength 12/1/2011 http://www.compositesworld.com/articles/a-hidden-revolution-frp-rebar-gains-strength Economic and Budge Issue Brief – Congressional Budget Office 01/2011 http://www.cbo.gov/sites/default/files/cbofiles/ftpdocs/120xx/doc12043/01-19- highwayspending_brief.pdf Public Roads – Steel Versus GFRP Rebars? 09/2008 http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/08sep/01.cfm Glass fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP) rebars for concrete structures 12/1995 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0950061895000488 Mr. C. Cathel Robertson, CEO ccr@gbar-gbolt.com Cell (386) 690-3884 Mr. Alain Eliat – COO alain@gbar-gbolt.com Cell (201) 538-4807
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 19 of 29 FACILITY REQUIREMENTS AND LAYOUT Facility requirements for each line: 1. 208 VAC 3-Phase, 50A @ 60Hz 2. 15 kWh 3. Ventilation System (6,000 CFM) 4. Approximate footprint per line of 4m x 50m (13ft x 164 ft.) Additional facility equipment: (Based on 2 straight lines and 1 bend line) 1. Fork Lift 2. 3-5T Crane 3. Sufficient space for warehousing of raw material and finished goods FLOOR PLAN The example shown below is based on 2 straight lines for every 1 bend line. It also includes raw material storage, quality control area, and shipping and handling. Example of 15 Lines 1 2 4 5 7 8 1 0 1 1 1 3 1 4 3 6 9 1 2 1 5 Bend Ovens
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 20 of 29 Management and Organization C. Cathel Robertson – NuStar Ltd. Cathel Robertson is a Global Business Development & Market Expansion authority. Mr. Robertson has spearheaded efforts during the past Fifteen years to design sales strategies, define markets and implement procedures to integrate new technologies and building standards into the emerging and ever evolving construction markets focusing on the North American, Caribbean, Middle East and Africa regions. He has embattled efforts to obtain IBC (International Building Council) and Miami- Dade Code approval for Composite Wall and Cold Formed Steel product specification in High Wind Design conditions and achieved DOD approvals for these regions. Mr. Robertson took a giant step toward that goal in January 2000 when he finalized a contract with KML Engineered Homes/Genesis Technologies of Cambridge, Ontario to market, fabricate and construct pre-engineered steel homes and Commercial buildings using KML’s patented Genesis steel Panelized- Framing system. Allied with Summerville, SC based WhitePoint Homes, they successfully launched The Summit and Coble Stone Ridge, revealing the first two of its Energy Efficient “Healthy Home” Steel-Framed residential developments. In September of 2006, he orchestrated the first ever nationwide sales contract; placing Cold Formed Steel Framing (CFS) products into the “Main Stream” of the building industry supply chain via the largest home building supply firm in North America. The Successful delivery and construction of a multitude of 4 story multi-family and commercial structures in a high wind/high seismic zone, realized an immediate recovery of over $17,000,000.00 of otherwise lost revenue for the supply company if they had not have added Green/Recycled Cold Formed Steel to their product line. This product line was launched under the Flagship of US Steel Homes. Solely owned, operated and guided by Mr. Robertson. The first ‘Vertical Integration of Technology---Process---and Performance’ was premiered on the U.S. east coast. Robertson held various ownership/management positions with Charleston Construction Company (C3), where he was responsible for selecting and overseeing new projects, assisting in residential and commercial design specifications, and promoting the use of Cold Formed steel framing and other alternative Green building technologies in both the new and retrofit construction markets. As Vice President of Operations, he was charged with the development and manufacturing Start-Up of an Energy Efficient floor/wall/roof panel production facility designed to eliminate framing members and optimize space, and later worked with architects on house designs to optimize use of the new Energy Efficient panel. Concentrated efforts in Market & Product Development and Roll-Forming Processes to increase manufacturing efficiencies, created the momentum needed to increase consumer demand of this innovative building concept. During his tenure as Vice President of Business Development with WhitePoint Homes, Mr. Robertson implemented new sales procedures utilizing alternative and innovative building products. Through WhitePoint Homes, he focused on Environmentally Clean, Energy Efficient, Cost Effective, Sustainable and Healthy construction products and methods to meet consumer demands.
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 21 of 29 Mr. Robertson and WhitePoint Homes have been featured in numerous publications throughout North America - Design Build Magazine, Don Gardner Home Designs, Walls & Ceilings Magazine, Builder Magazine and Metal Home Digest, capturing ‘Home Design of the Year’ for both 2001 and 2002. Mr. Robertson served 20 years in the United States Army as a Senior Construction Operations Supervisor and received an Honorable Discharge as a Sergeant First Class after earning his Gold Recruiter/Instructors Badge. Robertson’s formal education and leadership skills are a direct result of his classifications and assignments while serving in the military. . PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS (past and present)  Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)  Federal Certified Contractor/Vendor-Registered  Cold Formed Steel Engineering Institute (CFSEI)  Steel Framing Alliance  US Green Building Council  Building Performance Institute  National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)  Non-Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA)  Founding President of Carolina Steel Framing Alliance (CSFA) PROFESSIONAL AWARDS  U.S. Army Recruiters Gold Badge  Desert Storm Campaign Ribbon  Army Meritorious Medal (Highest Peace Time Medal achievable)  Army Service Ribbon  Army Achievement Medal (3 OLC)  Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC)  Cold War Campaign Ribbon  Army Good Conduct Medal (4 award)  Army Reserve Good Conduct Medal EDUCATION  U.S. Military College Accreditation Program, Certified & completed 133 College Credits  Graduate of Brian Tracey Sales Team Management Course  U.S. Army Construction Management  U.S. Army Traffic Management Coordinator  Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course  Primary Leadership Development Course  Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course  Summerville High School Graduated 1975 TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT (Ratings and Experience obtained either Owned, Operated/Working Knowledge of)  FrameCad, Argos- Vertex BD Framer, Keymark-Steel Framing, NuCon AFS, Wall-Floor and Truss (all Machines)  Genesis GEM software Suite  Knudson (most models) Eclipse/AMS Controllers  FrameMaster TF 350-550-- Residential and Commercial  GutterMaster 5V Crimp Roof Panel and Gutter Machines, Englert Gutter 6”& 7”  Rozette W&T and TMCP Composite Wall Panel Makers, Triad Frame Tables
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 22 of 29 Alain Eliat International Business Development, Financing and Operations Alain Eliat has 30+ years of success in Identification of new markets and opportunities, business start-up, new product introduction and competitive positioning - across multiple industries and global environments. A possibility thinker with a “big picture” market perspective, keen awareness of multicultural consumer segments, and the ability to provide fresh, creative solutions to complex business challenges. Particular success in cultivating meaningful and synergistic joint ventures, strategic alliances and key account relationships. DEVELOPER RESOURCE GROUP, LLC – 2007 to present Senior International Business Development Executive Orchestrated Progression of a Global Green Development Project: Led evolution of a start-up business concept for a unique sustainable community development project, Green Center Acres, with four distinct market segments: Agriculture, Education, Renewable Energy, and Tourism into a well-defined roadmap. Led all aspects of Strategic Vision, Investment Due Diligence, R&D, Financial Analysis (including Government Incentives), Fundraising, Marketing, Talent Search and Location Selection. Positioned the business for international development readiness. WELLS FARGO, Hoboken NJ – 1997 to 2008 Emerging Markets Branch Manager Developed Emerging Markets Business from Ground up for a Financial Services Conglomerate: Drove strategic initiatives for Wells Fargo Emerging Markets sector (leading start-up of Korean, Hispanic, and Indian business). Leveraged entrepreneurial mindset to launch and manage operations for multiple branch locations – resulting in explosive growth. ELIAT – DIAZ, SACV – Mexico City – 1991 to 1995 Key initiatives: (i.) Export of consumer food products for private label; (ii.) Import of packaged frozen foods for distribution in retail and military food chains. LINEA MAGNA, SACV, México City – 1989 to 1991 VP, International Business Development Successfully Launched New Products and Business Models Internationally: Championed unique and targeted business development strategies that created opportunities for diversification, risk minimization and reduction of investment in resources and time. Devised custom market development plans involving in- depth analysis of Market Size and Segments, Target Customers, Competitive Landscape, Mode of Entry, Barriers to Entry, Distribution and Marketing. Key initiatives; Import of perfumes and cosmetics brands such as Liz Claiborne, Moschino, Gale Hayman and French Top. IMPULSORES MEXICANOS DE EXPORTACION, SACV – México City - 1986 to 1989 Brokered Mexican Manufacturing Operations to Achieve a Competitive Advantage for Export:
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 23 of 29 Key initiatives: (i.) Import and distribution of fabrics and trimmings; (ii.) Exported products included men’s business suits, casual wear of all types. SELBO SACV, Mexico City – 1983 to 1986 VP, International Business Development Globalized Manufacturing Operations to Achieve the Next Level of Competitive Advantage: Scouted and negotiated sewing facilities in Mexico, transitioning from US manufacturing to a more flexible and scalable production infrastructure to meet the needs of clients: Chase Manufacturing, Ron Chereskin Women’s, Tan Jai, and Abe Schrader. LEATHER SPORTS, INC. – 1979 to 1985 FASHION CUTTERS, LLC PRET-A-PORTER, LLC President – Fashion and Manufacturing Assumed leadership of a fashion goods manufacturing facility and quickly expanded product lines, opening two additional businesses to meet demand and improve operational efficiencies. Oversaw all aspects of design, manufacturing processes, business development and management of a team of Production Managers across multiple product lines, doubling production. Fluent in three languages: English, Spanish and French Silvia Eliat Silvia Eliat is a Strategic Business professional with over 27 year of experience in Marketing and Sales with a successful background in driving solid business results through development and implementation of strategic Marketing and Communications Programs for a variety of Industries in Financial Services, Hospitality, Soft Drinks, Entertainment and Public Relations. Silvia has worked in Fortune 500 Companies such as PepsiCo, Hertz, Melia Hotels, Grupo Carso and Televisa in Mexico where she held different leadership positions in Marketing and Public Relations. Silvia joined Western Union International in 1998 where she was responsible for building the brand at an international level. Developed and executed all creative, media and grassroots marketing strategies. Hired and trained over 40 marketing professionals with $12 MM Marketing budget. Collaborated across all products, sales and marketing functions and contributed to building best in class field marketing programs to maximize results. Her passion for cultural diversity was noted by different ethnic groups across the nation and received multiple awards for her leadership role. As a Senior Marketing Director for the Northeast Region she drove strategic initiatives for some of the largest Agent networks in the New York area resulting in positive double digit growth YOY. Silvia graduated from the largest University in Latin America, UNAM and has a BA in Marketing. Silvia also is a Six Sigma – green belt certified and is fluent in Spanish, English and has fair knowledge of French.
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 24 of 29 Deke R. Bowie EDUCATION: 1990 NYIT - B.S. ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION: A.C.I. Grade I Field Technician SCDOT Earthwork, Drainage & Base NICET Level III Highway/ Bridge SCDOT Foundations Technician NICET Level II Soils, Asphalt & Concrete SCDOT Concrete Fields Technician PTI Level II Grout Inspector CEPSCI Erosion Control Inspector Troxler Nuclear Gauge SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician NACE Coatings Inspector EXPERIENCE: 2010 – Current: Ace Basin Parkway - Design Build Project Beaufort, SC. $105 Million SCDOT Funded. Davis & Floyd - Joint Venture with Philipps & Jordan Q.C. Bridge Inspector: Responsibilities include provided support for construction and operating personnel during installation and startup of pile driving operations on 225 pre cast/pre stressed concrete piles on (2) newly constructed Flat slab Bridges. Oversaw 100% all testing and inspection of materials, monitored and tested all concrete placement and Pre pour inspections. Ensured Subcontractor was erecting Bridges as per SCDOT plans, Standards and specifications, also all on site materials were pre certified. Assisted Q.C. Manager on any request for design changes. Notified on call lab (S&ME) of need for Technician or samples to be transported to central laboratory. Sampled Coarse and fine aggregates at concrete plant at SCDOT required intervals. Wrote daily progress reports, Attended weekly Q.C. meeting with SCDOT Representatives. 2005-2007. Cooper River Sewer Tunnel Project – Charleston, SC $60.6 Million HGBD & Assoc. / Black & Veatch joint venture, Charleston Water System Funded. Senior Project Engineering Representative: Coordinated and performed Tunnel & pipe installation inspection for compliance with project plans and specifications. Observed contractor Tunneling methods and installation of Drill Shafts, Sunken Shafts, and Micro Tunneling. Observed installation of Hobos, Perm lock & HDPE pipe into rehabilitated pump stations, trash collectors & odor control units. Conducted inspections in 96” Soft ground cylindrical tunnel five miles in length by 120’ deep Tunnel. Using Lovat earth pressure balance Tunnel Boring Machine. Took daily site progress photos and prepared all state and federal on site records on daily basis, assisted Resident Engineer with any possible claims issues from effected residents in the community. Coordinated with contractor need for material testing technician and called lab if needed. Attended weekly safety and progress meetings with CPW and Black & Veatch. 2003 – 2005 Woodrow Wilson Bridge Replacement Project – Washington D.C. $205 MILLION. Maryland Approach (Marine Operations) NXL Subcontracted to URS Structural Steel Inspector: Performed Q.A./Q.C. Inspections on installation pre cast substructure members, grout, epoxy and post tensioning operations insuring contractor’s compliance with Maryland Highway association plans, standards and specifications. 100% oversight of all contractors works operations. Assisted Resident Engineers in daily submittals of progress payments and cost orders wrote daily diary of contractors work. Work conditions included working on a Barge 10 to 12hr daily in fast
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 25 of 29 paced environment on the Potomac with Ringer Cranes, Deal Manipulator segmental lifting device, mixing time temperature sensitive Sika Epoxy, Concrete closure pours. 2001-2003 Cooper River Bridge Replacing Project. - Design Build. Charleston, SC $561million, 2.2 mile Cable Stay. Tidewater Skanska / HGB Flatiron Joint Venture. Senior Q.C Bridge Inspector: Performed quality control inspection on all Structural steel placement and Superstructure steel erection, and concrete placement on twin 571’ diamond cable stay towers. Observed and assisted construction and grouting of post tension ducts and cables observed sub-contractor Frasier tension all cable stays. Latex overlay on main span, closure pours on pre cast /pre stressed deck slabs. Assisted Field Engineers and Q.C Managers with change orders. Performed field inspections on columns, drill shafts and bent caps. Coordinated material Technicians when needed. Wrote daily compliance reports. 100% Oversight Ensuring contractor was building Bridge as per design plan and specification and standard. 2000-2001 THE NY STATE THRUWAY AUTHORITY – 2.2 Million CSX Railroad Bridge rehabilitation project. Earth Tech - Senior Construction Inspector: Observed contractor removed unsound concrete and replaced with structural concrete. Perform all concrete inspections coordinated with materials lab testing frequency. Monitored coating contractor removal of Sulfates staining from bridge existing coating using water jet, also three system protective coating applied to steel girders as per plan. Ensured Contractor was repairing Bridge as per plan, specification and standard. Assisted Resident Engineer progress payments, attended progress meetings wrote daily reports. 1998-2000 Goethals Bridge Rehabilitation - PORT AUTHORITY of NY/NJ $12.5 Million. Construction/ Coating Inspector: Performed NACE Coating inspection on method Corroded Superstructure truss Steel, Complete removal of old coating thru shot/grit blasting and replaced with (3) Coat system. Observed blasting operations all old paint and rust removed as per near white blast criteria. Observed and tested mil protective coating thickness of prime, intermediate and finish coat. Ensured contractor following proper safety requirements concerning air born lead, coordinated closure of bridge lanes with NJ State Police and Port Authority Police and contractor on NJ side of Bridge. Assisted Resident Engineer in progress payments and technical issues. Attended weekly coordination Meetings with Port Authority Representatives. 1990 – 1997 City of Phoenix, AZ - Materials Testing & Inspection Department: Project representative Oversaw construction and inspection of new waste water and gravity sewer force mains, Cut and cover Installation of HDPE pipe & Perm lock locking steel pipe. Coordinated with contractor testing and inspection for City Of Phoenix all phases of installation of wastewater pump stations in new unincorporated section of City of Phoenix. Performed soil density testing using Troxler Nuclear gauge. Sampled structural concrete for compressive strength. Observed and Tested Asphalt for density and proper thickness. Ensured contractor was erecting structures as per City of Phoenix Plans & Specifications. Attended weekly progress meetings, Assisted Project Engineer with any claims or conflict resolution Wrote daily progress reports. Reported all non-conformance issues to City of Phoenix Chief Engineer for final resolutions.
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 26 of 29 James Patterson James Patterson is a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 26 years of diverse industrial experience at an aggressively growing company. My main areas of expertise are project management, possessing strong analytical and problem solving skills, and a unique ability to communicate with all stakeholders in terms they understand to get to root problems. I complete what I start, and I am reliable, focused, intelligent, and eager to learn. Highlights and Key Qualifications  Diverse work experience including capital projects, process improvement projects, and managing a maintenance department.  Achieved and maintain certification as a Professional Engineer, and earning a Master's Degree.  Responsible for innovative designs that combine new and used equipment to reduce initial costs and to shorten delivery schedules by 50% while maintaining high production standards.  Managing a 60-technician maintenance department with a flawless safety record.  Responsible for a $24MM annual maintenance and plant utility budget. Education Master of Science Degree in Management, December 2005 Emphasis: Project Management Colorado Technical University Online, Colorado Springs, CO Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, April 1988 Emphasis: Manufacturing University of Pittsburgh’s School of Engineering, Pittsburgh, PA Associate of Science Degree in Engineering Physics, June 1984 Emphasis: Math and Physics Community College of Allegheny County, West Mifflin, PA Employment History J.W. Aluminum Co., Mount Holly, South Carolina, June 1988 to present Corporate Mechanical Engineer with responsibility for concept, design, layout, specifications, installation, start-up, training and documentation for secondary aluminum processing equipment. Prepare capital acquisition requests for executive review. Oversee the CAD Department and supervise technical designers. Have served as Mobile Equipment and Cast-House Superintendents also. Maintenance Manager with responsibility for plant-wide asset management and 60 maintenance techs. Lead group for 3 years without a lost time accident. Engineering Manager with responsibility for plant-wide asset management, 7engineering technicians, plant wide budgeting. Freelance Assignments, June 1992 to Present Residential Designer and Piping System Designer
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 27 of 29 Appendices – Logistic Information
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 28 of 29 Maps
NuStar Limited GBar ® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 29 of 29 Appendices – Plant Projections GBar-GBolt® - Single Plant Summary Initial Investment Needed per Each Phase Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Production Lines 60 60 60 60 Real Estate (sq. ft.) $21.00 $3,785,645 Equipment, Supplies, install $19,840,000 Raw Material Inventory (mnths) 6 $189,514 Inventory Buildup (months) 2 $3,557,253 Legal, Permits, Reg., Certs $100,000 Bank Fees & Closing 3% $708,230 Int. Reserve & Ins. (months) 12 $1,328,945 Total Project Cost 100% $29,509,587 Total Financed Amount 80% $23,607,669 Total Down Payment 20% $5,901,918 GROSS REVENUE $38,530,104 $104,581,712 $104,581,712 $104,581,712 MATERIALS $15,295,519 $41,516,408 $41,516,408 $41,516,408 LABOUR $6,048,000 $12,096,000 $12,096,000 $12,096,000 GROSS PROFIT $17,186,586 $50,969,304 $50,969,304 $50,969,304 Gross Margin 44.61% 48.74% 48.74% 48.74% PLANT & UTILITIES $1,102,338 $1,282,192 $1,270,358 $1,269,282 ADMINISTRATION $251,500 $252,400 $252,400 $252,400 MARKETING & SALES $1,950,505 $5,253,086 $5,253,086 $5,253,086 LICENSING & ROYALTIES $2,697,107 $7,320,720 $7,320,720 $7,320,720 Total Cost of Goods $27,344,969 $67,720,806 $67,708,972 $67,707,896 Net Margin 29.03% 35.25% 35.26% 35.26% NET PROFIT BEFORE TAXES $11,185,136 $36,860,906 $36,872,740 $36,873,816 Permanent Jobs Created 50 50 50 50 plus sales, distribution and logistics 150 150 150 150 Total 200 200 200 200

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GFRP Reinforcement Bar Manufacturing

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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 1 of 29 GBar ® - GBolt ®-GMat ® GFRP REINFORCEMENT BAR MANUFACTURING Executive Summary ChiNini, Garden River, Canada
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 2 of 29 Contents Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Reinforcement Bars................................................ 2 Pultrusion manufacturing........................................................................................................ 3 What’s the issue?................................................................................................................... 3 What has the market tried?..................................................................................................... 5 GBar ® ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Benefits of GFRP rebar .......................................................................................................... 6 GBolt ® ..................................................................................................................................... 9 GMat ®.....................................................................................................................................10 FOOTPRINT...............................................................................................................................11 GFRP REINFORCEMENT BAR SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................12 Job Site Value Proposition.....................................................................................................13 I. Operations Plan Suggested Locations...........................................................................13 Industries that use FRP rebar................................................................................................14 Appendices – Testing, Certifications & Design Manuals .....................................................15 Appendices – Congress Passes Transportation Bill, Includes Life-Cycle Cost Analysis .16 Appendices – Articles.............................................................................................................17 FACILITY REQUIREMENTS AND LAYOUT .................................................................................19 FLOOR PLAN ............................................................................................................................19 Management and Organization ..............................................................................................20 Appendices – Logistic Information........................................................................................27 Maps ........................................................................................................................................28 Appendices – Plant Projections.............................................................................................29 Mr. C. Cathel Robertson, CEO Mr. Alain Eliat – COO ccr@gbar-gbolt.com alain@gbar-gbolt.com Cell (386) 690-3884 Cell (201) 538-4807 Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Reinforcement Bars Reinforced concrete is an essential building component in general construction. The corrosion of the steel reinforcement is the major factor in affecting its serviceability. The durability of the reinforced
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 3 of 29 concrete is contingent on the reinforcement and will vary from 25 years for black steel to 75 years for stainless steel. GBar ® advanced Pultrusion Manufacturing Process of GFRP provides solutions to meet these challenges. GBar ® concrete reinforcing bars do not corrode. Durability testing show GFRP has a life cycle in access of 100+ years. The Canadian Research Network, “Intelligent Sensing for Innovative Structures” has revolutionized the design of bridges and structures through the use of new materials and design concepts. After 14 years of research and field demonstration projects, they have created: - Unique design manuals and codes for bridge design - Education modules - Durability testing and monographs - Guidelines for certification of FRP products - Life cycle engineering and costing models Researchers conclude 100+ Year Life Expectancy for GFRP Reinforced Structures: 1. No Degradation in GFRP Reinforcement 2. Excellent Bonding 3. No De-bonding 4. No Micro-cracking 5. No Voids 6. No Resin Micro-cracking 7. No Glass Fiber Degradation 8. No Significant, De-lamination, De-bonding 9. No Glass Transition 10. No Sign of Chemical Degradation of the Resin 11. No Chemical Degradation (Hydrolysis) 12. GFRP 70% cost savings over 100 years 13. Research Teams Recommend: That GFRP be allowed as the Primary Reinforcement Pultrusion manufacturing Pultrusion is a manufacturing method used to make strong, lightweight composite materials Rebar. In pultrusion, material is pulled through forming machinery using either a hand-over-hand method or a continuous-roller method (as opposed to extrusion, where the material is pushed through dies). In GFRP pultrusion, fibers (the glass material) are pulled from spools through a device that coats them with a polymer resin. They are then heat-treated and cut to length. GFRP reinforcement bars produced this way can be made in a variety of diameters, shapes and tensile strengths. What’s the issue? Rust Rust the major problem with all construction is the re-bar. You need rebar to hold the concrete together
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 4 of 29 and make it stronger, however it rusts. Because of that all bridges, highways, sea walls have a short life span. When the iron rusts it contaminates the concrete and makes it brittle. If you look at any structure that is falling apart, it is decomposing from the inside out. Pick up any piece of concrete that fell off and you will find the outside is still nice and smooth and it’s the inside that gave way. Many times the steel has already started its oxidation process just waiting to be used. GBar ® - GBolt ® is Impervious to Chloride-Ion and Chemical Attack. Rigorous testing has concluded: - 100+ Year Life Expectancy for GFRP Reinforced Structures. Corrosive Applications
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 5 of 29 - Corrosive Soils - Marine Applications - Bridge Decks - Seawalls - Barrier Walls - Treatment Plants - Car Parkades - Dams What has the market tried? One is to put a plastic coating on the iron. Unfortunately the plastic scratches, chips and of course when you cut it, it’s exposed. It may last longer but still not the answer. The other is to use stainless steel but that is cost prohibitive. GBar ®
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 6 of 29 Benefits of GFRP rebar  Impervious to chloride ion and low pH chemical attack  Tensile strength two times greater than steel  1/4th weight of steel reinforcement  Transparent to magnetic fields and radio frequencies  Non-conductive  Thermally non-conductive  Recyclable GBar ® - GBolt ® - GMat ® IS 100% recyclable Since it is made from glass fibers, it can be crushed and reintroduced in any construction product. As shown below the current process is to first separate the used steel for smelting.
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 7 of 29  Product Weight One forth the weight of steel will also reduce freight costs. Below on the left is a picture of a flatbed moving steel rebar. It looks like it is almost empty yet it has met its load limits. You can deliver about 4 times the volume with GFRP  Product Diversification
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 8 of 29
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 9 of 29 GBolt ®
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 10 of 29 GMat ®
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 11 of 29 FOOTPRINT Steel vs GBar How much energy does it take (on average) to produce 1 kilogram of the following materials? Steel (from recycled steel): 6-15MJ 1,665 to 4,170 watt-hours Iron (from iron ore): 20-25MJ 5,550 to 6,950 watt-hours Steel (from iron): 20-50MJ 5,550 to 13,900 watt-hours GBar (Pultrusion): N/A 382 to 2,514 watt-hours  Note: since GFRP is lighter you will produce approx. 4 times the linear feet of steel per kilo.
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 12 of 29 GFRP REINFORCEMENT BAR SPECIFICATIONS US Imperial Soft Metric Canadian Metric European Metric Diameter Diameter Cross section Density Weight Ultimate tensile Ultimate tensile strength Ultimate shear strength E- modulus Size inches (mm) (mm²) (g/cm3) (g/m) (KN) (MPa) (MPa) (GPa) ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ 2 3 7 2.1 15 13 1900 150 40 4 12 2.1 25 22 1800 150 40 6 6 25 2.1 60 43 1700 150 40 8 8 45 2.1 100 70 1500 150 40 3 10 10 10 0.375 9.525 65 2 145 90 1400 150 40 4 13 12 0.500 12.7 90 2 210 120 1300 150 40 14 14 120 2 275 145 1200 150 40 5 16 15 16 0.625 15.875 160 2 365 180 1150 150 40 6 19 20 18 0.750 19.05 205 2 465 220 1100 150 40 20 20 255 2 580 270 1050 150 40 7 22 22 0.875 22.225 315 2 695 320 1030 150 40 24 380 2 830 390 1020 150 40 8 25 25 25 1.000 25.4 415 2 910 420 1010 150 40 9 29 30 28 1.128 28.65 530 2 1145 520 990 150 40 30 615 2 1320 600 980 150 40 10 32 35 32 1.270 32.26 685 2 1510 660 960 150 40 34 780 2 1710 725 930 150 40 11 36 36 1.410 35.81 880 2 1920 800 910 150 40 38 990 2 2150 880 890 150 40 40 40 1100 2 2380 950 860 150 40 14 43 45 43 1.693 42 1200 2 2580 840 700 130 40 44 1320 2 2840 900 680 130 40 45 1450 2 3110 960 660 130 40 48 1590 2 3400 1010 640 130 40 50 50 1730 2 3700 1070 620 130 40 55 18 57 55 57 2.257 57.33
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 13 of 29 Job Site Value Proposition Product  Greater strength reduces number of bars needed  Lower Cage Weights  Fewer Couplers Price  GBar will be priced compatibly to steel rebar on a “linear foot bases”. We are matching the epoxy covered steel rebar FOB plant prices, however being that steel in costly to transport, we then become compatible to black steel rebar when delivered. Quality  Solve Rebar Congestion  Improve Concrete Placement  Less Fabrication Scrap Transit  ¼ weight reduces need for heavy machinery to transport materials  Greater truckload volume reducing transit congestion at job sites. Labor  Reduced Costs by Reducing Placing Time  Pre-bend product eliminating the need to bend at site Project Delivery  Faster Delivery Timeframe In other words, projects are delivered quicker, cheaper and with an improved product. I. Operations Plan Suggested Locations Location choices were based on a few key factors. A. Locations are situated on railway system hubs making them an ideal location for operations and logistics. B. Locations are strategically located near future rail expansion sites giving us additional advantages for product placement in relation to freight costs and delivery times.
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 14 of 29 Industries that use FRP rebar Concrete Susceptible to Corrosion  Chemical Plants  Waste Water Treatment Facilities  Swimming Pools Tunneling & Mining  Sequential Excavation or NATM Tunneling  Deep Foundation Tunnel Boring Machine "Soft-Eye" Openings for Launch & Reception  Temporary Reinforcement  Rock Bolts Building & Historic Preservation  Historic Preservation - Restoration & Pinning of Stone Elements  Architecture Concrete Elements  Slabs Exposure of Concrete to De-Icing Chlorides  Bridges & Railings  Median Barriers  Parking Structures  Approach Slabs  Continuously Reinforced Concrete Paving  Architectural Precast and Cast Stone Elements  Salt Storage Facilities Masonry Strengthening  Seismic, Wind or Blast Strengthening of Unreinforced Masonry, increase flexural and shear strength  Strengthening for "Event Loading" of Clay & Concrete Masonry Exposure of Concrete to Marine Chlorides  Coastal Construction Exposed to Salt Spray  Sea Walls, Wharfs & Dry Docks  Desalinization Intakes  Port Aprons Exposure of Concrete to High Voltages & Electromagnetic Fields  Light & Heavy Rail  High Voltage Substations  Radio Frequency Sensitive Areas  Cable Ducts & Banks  Hospital MRI Areas  Aluminum Smelters & Steel Mills  High Speed Highway Tolling Zones  Airport Radio & Compass Calibration Pads
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 15 of 29 Appendices – Testing, Certifications & Design Manuals Test Agencies SP DESIGN MANUALS Although FRP rebar is a fairly new product in the FRP industry, design • manuals have been prepared and are readily available so that industry professionals can confidently design for the use of FRP rebar. AASHTO AASHTO GFRP-1: AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Guide Specifications for GFRP- Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks and Traffic Railings American Concrete Institute (AO) 440.1R-06: Guide for the Design and Construction of Structural Concrete Reinforced with FRP Bars 440.5-08: Specification for Construction with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcing Bars 440.6-08: Specification for Carbon and Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Bar Materials for Concrete Reinforcement 440.3R-12: Guide Test Methods for Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Reinforcing or Strengthening Concrete Masonry Structures 440.2R-08: Guide for the Design and Construction of Externally Bonded FRP Systems for Strengthening Concrete Structures 440.7R-10: Guide for the Design and Construction of Externally Bonded Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Systems for Strengthening Unreinforced Masonry Structures Canadian Standards Association (CSA) CAN/CSA-S6-06: Fiber Reinforced Structures, Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code, Page 693- 728 CAN/CSA-S806-02: Design and Construction of Building Components with Fiber-Reinforced Polymers
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 16 of 29 Appendices – Congress Passes Transportation Bill, Includes Life-Cycle Cost Analysis June 29, 2012 Congress gave final approval late Friday afternoon to a $109-billion transportation funding bill. Included in the compromise legislation is a provision that calls for the use of total life-cycle cost analysis as part of the contract-awarding process for new federal projects. The result could be billions of dollars in new business for the composites industry. The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) has long advocated for the U.S. Congress to require the states to employ a life-cycle cost assessment when issuing contracts for infrastructure construction. As a practical matter, such a provision will save money because new infrastructure construction would take into account both the cost of installation and long- term upkeep, rather than awarding a contract solely on the basis of lowest initial cost. According to the new bill, the engineering analysis used by the State Departments of Transportation for awarding construction contracts for highway bridge projects shall “be evaluated by the State… on engineering and economic bases, taking into consideration acceptable designs for bridges… and… using an analysis of life-cycle costs and duration of project construction.” This change paves the way for the use of composites and other high- performance materials in major infrastructure projects. In addition to their longstanding advocacy efforts, ACMA has spent many years educating state and federal transportation officials about the benefits, both structural and economic, of using composites in infrastructure improvements. “These life-cycle cost analysis requirements should push the states toward the use of longer-life and lower-maintenance-cost designs, including projects that employ nonrusting and light-weight components such as composite rebar, girders, and deck systems,” says the Senior Director of Government Affairs at the American Composites Manufacturers Association, John Schweitzer. “There are over 600,000 highway bridges in the U.S., making this a very large potential market for FRP composite products.” For more information about the benefits of life-cycle cost assessment read this white paper by transportation policy expert and three decade veteran of the Congressional Research Service, John W. Fischer. Angie McPherson is the communications coordinator at ACMA.
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 17 of 29 Appendices – Articles FRP Composites Transportation Infrastructure- FRP Benefits http://www.compositesinfrastructure.org/frp-benefits/ FRP Composites Transportation Infrastructure-Applications & Products http://www.compositesinfrastructure.org/applications-products/ FRP Composites Rebar - Standards http://www.compositesinfrastructure.org/frp-rebar/standards/ FRP Composites Transportation Infrastructure - Specifications http://www.compositesinfrastructure.org/specifications/ FRP Composites Transportation Infrastructure- Composites 101 - FRP Composites ? http://www.compositesinfrastructure.org/composites-101/ Now’s the Time for Infrastructure Spending, White House Says 02/02/2015 http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2015/02/02/nows-the-time-for-infrastructure-spending-white-house- says/ Tensile Strength of GFRP Reinforcing Bars with Hollow Section 01/15/2015 http://www.hindawi.com/journals/amse/aa/621546/ Sanders: Increase infrastructure spending 01/03/2015 http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/228413-sanders-increase-infrastructure-spending Falling Apart: America’s Neglected Infrastructure 11/23/2014 http://www.cbsnews.com/news/falling-apart-america-neglected-infrastructure/ Economists Want More Spending on Roads and Bridges – Here’s why 09/11/2014 http://www.bloomberg.com/bw/articles/2014-09-11/economists-say-more-roads-and-bridges Infrastructure Investment and Economic Growth: Surveying New Post-Crisis Evidence 03/2014 http://www.progressivepolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014.03- Carew_Mandel_Infrastructure-Investment-and-Economic-Growth_Surveying-New-Post-Crisis- Evidence.pdf America’s crumbling infrastructure desperately needs funding 01/17/2014 http://america.aljazeera.com/opinions/2014/1/infrastructure-transportationcongressspending.html 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure 2013 http://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/bridges/ Rebar Without Corrosion 06/04/2013 http://www.concreteconstruction.net/reinforcement/rebar-without-corrosion_3.aspx
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 18 of 29 GFRP rebar replaces steel in parking garage 06/01/2013 http://www.compositesworld.com/articles/(619) America’s infrastructure is finally getting a bit better 03/19/2013 http://money.cnn.com/2013/03/19/news/economy/infrastructure-improved-roads-bridges- rail/index.html The high cost of America’s bad roads and bridges 02/12/2013 http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/12/news/economy/infrastructure-spending/index.html Infrastructure Investment: A State, Local, and Private Responsibility 01/2013 http://www.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/pubs/pdf/tbb_067.pdf GCC spending on road and bridge infrastructure to reach $121.3 billion 096/24/2012 http://www.ifpinfo.com/ifpinfo-news.php?news_id=1076#.VOKF8ux0yUk Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites Rebar 07/17/2012 http://www.dot.state.fl.us/statematerialsoffice/structural/meetings/crrb/4_frprebar.pdf A hidden revolution: FRP rebar gains strength 12/1/2011 http://www.compositesworld.com/articles/a-hidden-revolution-frp-rebar-gains-strength Economic and Budge Issue Brief – Congressional Budget Office 01/2011 http://www.cbo.gov/sites/default/files/cbofiles/ftpdocs/120xx/doc12043/01-19- highwayspending_brief.pdf Public Roads – Steel Versus GFRP Rebars? 09/2008 http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/08sep/01.cfm Glass fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP) rebars for concrete structures 12/1995 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0950061895000488 Mr. C. Cathel Robertson, CEO ccr@gbar-gbolt.com Cell (386) 690-3884 Mr. Alain Eliat – COO alain@gbar-gbolt.com Cell (201) 538-4807
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 19 of 29 FACILITY REQUIREMENTS AND LAYOUT Facility requirements for each line: 1. 208 VAC 3-Phase, 50A @ 60Hz 2. 15 kWh 3. Ventilation System (6,000 CFM) 4. Approximate footprint per line of 4m x 50m (13ft x 164 ft.) Additional facility equipment: (Based on 2 straight lines and 1 bend line) 1. Fork Lift 2. 3-5T Crane 3. Sufficient space for warehousing of raw material and finished goods FLOOR PLAN The example shown below is based on 2 straight lines for every 1 bend line. It also includes raw material storage, quality control area, and shipping and handling. Example of 15 Lines 1 2 4 5 7 8 1 0 1 1 1 3 1 4 3 6 9 1 2 1 5 Bend Ovens
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 20 of 29 Management and Organization C. Cathel Robertson – NuStar Ltd. Cathel Robertson is a Global Business Development & Market Expansion authority. Mr. Robertson has spearheaded efforts during the past Fifteen years to design sales strategies, define markets and implement procedures to integrate new technologies and building standards into the emerging and ever evolving construction markets focusing on the North American, Caribbean, Middle East and Africa regions. He has embattled efforts to obtain IBC (International Building Council) and Miami- Dade Code approval for Composite Wall and Cold Formed Steel product specification in High Wind Design conditions and achieved DOD approvals for these regions. Mr. Robertson took a giant step toward that goal in January 2000 when he finalized a contract with KML Engineered Homes/Genesis Technologies of Cambridge, Ontario to market, fabricate and construct pre-engineered steel homes and Commercial buildings using KML’s patented Genesis steel Panelized- Framing system. Allied with Summerville, SC based WhitePoint Homes, they successfully launched The Summit and Coble Stone Ridge, revealing the first two of its Energy Efficient “Healthy Home” Steel-Framed residential developments. In September of 2006, he orchestrated the first ever nationwide sales contract; placing Cold Formed Steel Framing (CFS) products into the “Main Stream” of the building industry supply chain via the largest home building supply firm in North America. The Successful delivery and construction of a multitude of 4 story multi-family and commercial structures in a high wind/high seismic zone, realized an immediate recovery of over $17,000,000.00 of otherwise lost revenue for the supply company if they had not have added Green/Recycled Cold Formed Steel to their product line. This product line was launched under the Flagship of US Steel Homes. Solely owned, operated and guided by Mr. Robertson. The first ‘Vertical Integration of Technology---Process---and Performance’ was premiered on the U.S. east coast. Robertson held various ownership/management positions with Charleston Construction Company (C3), where he was responsible for selecting and overseeing new projects, assisting in residential and commercial design specifications, and promoting the use of Cold Formed steel framing and other alternative Green building technologies in both the new and retrofit construction markets. As Vice President of Operations, he was charged with the development and manufacturing Start-Up of an Energy Efficient floor/wall/roof panel production facility designed to eliminate framing members and optimize space, and later worked with architects on house designs to optimize use of the new Energy Efficient panel. Concentrated efforts in Market & Product Development and Roll-Forming Processes to increase manufacturing efficiencies, created the momentum needed to increase consumer demand of this innovative building concept. During his tenure as Vice President of Business Development with WhitePoint Homes, Mr. Robertson implemented new sales procedures utilizing alternative and innovative building products. Through WhitePoint Homes, he focused on Environmentally Clean, Energy Efficient, Cost Effective, Sustainable and Healthy construction products and methods to meet consumer demands.
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 21 of 29 Mr. Robertson and WhitePoint Homes have been featured in numerous publications throughout North America - Design Build Magazine, Don Gardner Home Designs, Walls & Ceilings Magazine, Builder Magazine and Metal Home Digest, capturing ‘Home Design of the Year’ for both 2001 and 2002. Mr. Robertson served 20 years in the United States Army as a Senior Construction Operations Supervisor and received an Honorable Discharge as a Sergeant First Class after earning his Gold Recruiter/Instructors Badge. Robertson’s formal education and leadership skills are a direct result of his classifications and assignments while serving in the military. . PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS (past and present)  Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)  Federal Certified Contractor/Vendor-Registered  Cold Formed Steel Engineering Institute (CFSEI)  Steel Framing Alliance  US Green Building Council  Building Performance Institute  National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)  Non-Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA)  Founding President of Carolina Steel Framing Alliance (CSFA) PROFESSIONAL AWARDS  U.S. Army Recruiters Gold Badge  Desert Storm Campaign Ribbon  Army Meritorious Medal (Highest Peace Time Medal achievable)  Army Service Ribbon  Army Achievement Medal (3 OLC)  Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC)  Cold War Campaign Ribbon  Army Good Conduct Medal (4 award)  Army Reserve Good Conduct Medal EDUCATION  U.S. Military College Accreditation Program, Certified & completed 133 College Credits  Graduate of Brian Tracey Sales Team Management Course  U.S. Army Construction Management  U.S. Army Traffic Management Coordinator  Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course  Primary Leadership Development Course  Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course  Summerville High School Graduated 1975 TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT (Ratings and Experience obtained either Owned, Operated/Working Knowledge of)  FrameCad, Argos- Vertex BD Framer, Keymark-Steel Framing, NuCon AFS, Wall-Floor and Truss (all Machines)  Genesis GEM software Suite  Knudson (most models) Eclipse/AMS Controllers  FrameMaster TF 350-550-- Residential and Commercial  GutterMaster 5V Crimp Roof Panel and Gutter Machines, Englert Gutter 6”& 7”  Rozette W&T and TMCP Composite Wall Panel Makers, Triad Frame Tables
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 22 of 29 Alain Eliat International Business Development, Financing and Operations Alain Eliat has 30+ years of success in Identification of new markets and opportunities, business start-up, new product introduction and competitive positioning - across multiple industries and global environments. A possibility thinker with a “big picture” market perspective, keen awareness of multicultural consumer segments, and the ability to provide fresh, creative solutions to complex business challenges. Particular success in cultivating meaningful and synergistic joint ventures, strategic alliances and key account relationships. DEVELOPER RESOURCE GROUP, LLC – 2007 to present Senior International Business Development Executive Orchestrated Progression of a Global Green Development Project: Led evolution of a start-up business concept for a unique sustainable community development project, Green Center Acres, with four distinct market segments: Agriculture, Education, Renewable Energy, and Tourism into a well-defined roadmap. Led all aspects of Strategic Vision, Investment Due Diligence, R&D, Financial Analysis (including Government Incentives), Fundraising, Marketing, Talent Search and Location Selection. Positioned the business for international development readiness. WELLS FARGO, Hoboken NJ – 1997 to 2008 Emerging Markets Branch Manager Developed Emerging Markets Business from Ground up for a Financial Services Conglomerate: Drove strategic initiatives for Wells Fargo Emerging Markets sector (leading start-up of Korean, Hispanic, and Indian business). Leveraged entrepreneurial mindset to launch and manage operations for multiple branch locations – resulting in explosive growth. ELIAT – DIAZ, SACV – Mexico City – 1991 to 1995 Key initiatives: (i.) Export of consumer food products for private label; (ii.) Import of packaged frozen foods for distribution in retail and military food chains. LINEA MAGNA, SACV, México City – 1989 to 1991 VP, International Business Development Successfully Launched New Products and Business Models Internationally: Championed unique and targeted business development strategies that created opportunities for diversification, risk minimization and reduction of investment in resources and time. Devised custom market development plans involving in- depth analysis of Market Size and Segments, Target Customers, Competitive Landscape, Mode of Entry, Barriers to Entry, Distribution and Marketing. Key initiatives; Import of perfumes and cosmetics brands such as Liz Claiborne, Moschino, Gale Hayman and French Top. IMPULSORES MEXICANOS DE EXPORTACION, SACV – México City - 1986 to 1989 Brokered Mexican Manufacturing Operations to Achieve a Competitive Advantage for Export:
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 23 of 29 Key initiatives: (i.) Import and distribution of fabrics and trimmings; (ii.) Exported products included men’s business suits, casual wear of all types. SELBO SACV, Mexico City – 1983 to 1986 VP, International Business Development Globalized Manufacturing Operations to Achieve the Next Level of Competitive Advantage: Scouted and negotiated sewing facilities in Mexico, transitioning from US manufacturing to a more flexible and scalable production infrastructure to meet the needs of clients: Chase Manufacturing, Ron Chereskin Women’s, Tan Jai, and Abe Schrader. LEATHER SPORTS, INC. – 1979 to 1985 FASHION CUTTERS, LLC PRET-A-PORTER, LLC President – Fashion and Manufacturing Assumed leadership of a fashion goods manufacturing facility and quickly expanded product lines, opening two additional businesses to meet demand and improve operational efficiencies. Oversaw all aspects of design, manufacturing processes, business development and management of a team of Production Managers across multiple product lines, doubling production. Fluent in three languages: English, Spanish and French Silvia Eliat Silvia Eliat is a Strategic Business professional with over 27 year of experience in Marketing and Sales with a successful background in driving solid business results through development and implementation of strategic Marketing and Communications Programs for a variety of Industries in Financial Services, Hospitality, Soft Drinks, Entertainment and Public Relations. Silvia has worked in Fortune 500 Companies such as PepsiCo, Hertz, Melia Hotels, Grupo Carso and Televisa in Mexico where she held different leadership positions in Marketing and Public Relations. Silvia joined Western Union International in 1998 where she was responsible for building the brand at an international level. Developed and executed all creative, media and grassroots marketing strategies. Hired and trained over 40 marketing professionals with $12 MM Marketing budget. Collaborated across all products, sales and marketing functions and contributed to building best in class field marketing programs to maximize results. Her passion for cultural diversity was noted by different ethnic groups across the nation and received multiple awards for her leadership role. As a Senior Marketing Director for the Northeast Region she drove strategic initiatives for some of the largest Agent networks in the New York area resulting in positive double digit growth YOY. Silvia graduated from the largest University in Latin America, UNAM and has a BA in Marketing. Silvia also is a Six Sigma – green belt certified and is fluent in Spanish, English and has fair knowledge of French.
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 24 of 29 Deke R. Bowie EDUCATION: 1990 NYIT - B.S. ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION: A.C.I. Grade I Field Technician SCDOT Earthwork, Drainage & Base NICET Level III Highway/ Bridge SCDOT Foundations Technician NICET Level II Soils, Asphalt & Concrete SCDOT Concrete Fields Technician PTI Level II Grout Inspector CEPSCI Erosion Control Inspector Troxler Nuclear Gauge SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician NACE Coatings Inspector EXPERIENCE: 2010 – Current: Ace Basin Parkway - Design Build Project Beaufort, SC. $105 Million SCDOT Funded. Davis & Floyd - Joint Venture with Philipps & Jordan Q.C. Bridge Inspector: Responsibilities include provided support for construction and operating personnel during installation and startup of pile driving operations on 225 pre cast/pre stressed concrete piles on (2) newly constructed Flat slab Bridges. Oversaw 100% all testing and inspection of materials, monitored and tested all concrete placement and Pre pour inspections. Ensured Subcontractor was erecting Bridges as per SCDOT plans, Standards and specifications, also all on site materials were pre certified. Assisted Q.C. Manager on any request for design changes. Notified on call lab (S&ME) of need for Technician or samples to be transported to central laboratory. Sampled Coarse and fine aggregates at concrete plant at SCDOT required intervals. Wrote daily progress reports, Attended weekly Q.C. meeting with SCDOT Representatives. 2005-2007. Cooper River Sewer Tunnel Project – Charleston, SC $60.6 Million HGBD & Assoc. / Black & Veatch joint venture, Charleston Water System Funded. Senior Project Engineering Representative: Coordinated and performed Tunnel & pipe installation inspection for compliance with project plans and specifications. Observed contractor Tunneling methods and installation of Drill Shafts, Sunken Shafts, and Micro Tunneling. Observed installation of Hobos, Perm lock & HDPE pipe into rehabilitated pump stations, trash collectors & odor control units. Conducted inspections in 96” Soft ground cylindrical tunnel five miles in length by 120’ deep Tunnel. Using Lovat earth pressure balance Tunnel Boring Machine. Took daily site progress photos and prepared all state and federal on site records on daily basis, assisted Resident Engineer with any possible claims issues from effected residents in the community. Coordinated with contractor need for material testing technician and called lab if needed. Attended weekly safety and progress meetings with CPW and Black & Veatch. 2003 – 2005 Woodrow Wilson Bridge Replacement Project – Washington D.C. $205 MILLION. Maryland Approach (Marine Operations) NXL Subcontracted to URS Structural Steel Inspector: Performed Q.A./Q.C. Inspections on installation pre cast substructure members, grout, epoxy and post tensioning operations insuring contractor’s compliance with Maryland Highway association plans, standards and specifications. 100% oversight of all contractors works operations. Assisted Resident Engineers in daily submittals of progress payments and cost orders wrote daily diary of contractors work. Work conditions included working on a Barge 10 to 12hr daily in fast
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 25 of 29 paced environment on the Potomac with Ringer Cranes, Deal Manipulator segmental lifting device, mixing time temperature sensitive Sika Epoxy, Concrete closure pours. 2001-2003 Cooper River Bridge Replacing Project. - Design Build. Charleston, SC $561million, 2.2 mile Cable Stay. Tidewater Skanska / HGB Flatiron Joint Venture. Senior Q.C Bridge Inspector: Performed quality control inspection on all Structural steel placement and Superstructure steel erection, and concrete placement on twin 571’ diamond cable stay towers. Observed and assisted construction and grouting of post tension ducts and cables observed sub-contractor Frasier tension all cable stays. Latex overlay on main span, closure pours on pre cast /pre stressed deck slabs. Assisted Field Engineers and Q.C Managers with change orders. Performed field inspections on columns, drill shafts and bent caps. Coordinated material Technicians when needed. Wrote daily compliance reports. 100% Oversight Ensuring contractor was building Bridge as per design plan and specification and standard. 2000-2001 THE NY STATE THRUWAY AUTHORITY – 2.2 Million CSX Railroad Bridge rehabilitation project. Earth Tech - Senior Construction Inspector: Observed contractor removed unsound concrete and replaced with structural concrete. Perform all concrete inspections coordinated with materials lab testing frequency. Monitored coating contractor removal of Sulfates staining from bridge existing coating using water jet, also three system protective coating applied to steel girders as per plan. Ensured Contractor was repairing Bridge as per plan, specification and standard. Assisted Resident Engineer progress payments, attended progress meetings wrote daily reports. 1998-2000 Goethals Bridge Rehabilitation - PORT AUTHORITY of NY/NJ $12.5 Million. Construction/ Coating Inspector: Performed NACE Coating inspection on method Corroded Superstructure truss Steel, Complete removal of old coating thru shot/grit blasting and replaced with (3) Coat system. Observed blasting operations all old paint and rust removed as per near white blast criteria. Observed and tested mil protective coating thickness of prime, intermediate and finish coat. Ensured contractor following proper safety requirements concerning air born lead, coordinated closure of bridge lanes with NJ State Police and Port Authority Police and contractor on NJ side of Bridge. Assisted Resident Engineer in progress payments and technical issues. Attended weekly coordination Meetings with Port Authority Representatives. 1990 – 1997 City of Phoenix, AZ - Materials Testing & Inspection Department: Project representative Oversaw construction and inspection of new waste water and gravity sewer force mains, Cut and cover Installation of HDPE pipe & Perm lock locking steel pipe. Coordinated with contractor testing and inspection for City Of Phoenix all phases of installation of wastewater pump stations in new unincorporated section of City of Phoenix. Performed soil density testing using Troxler Nuclear gauge. Sampled structural concrete for compressive strength. Observed and Tested Asphalt for density and proper thickness. Ensured contractor was erecting structures as per City of Phoenix Plans & Specifications. Attended weekly progress meetings, Assisted Project Engineer with any claims or conflict resolution Wrote daily progress reports. Reported all non-conformance issues to City of Phoenix Chief Engineer for final resolutions.
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 26 of 29 James Patterson James Patterson is a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 26 years of diverse industrial experience at an aggressively growing company. My main areas of expertise are project management, possessing strong analytical and problem solving skills, and a unique ability to communicate with all stakeholders in terms they understand to get to root problems. I complete what I start, and I am reliable, focused, intelligent, and eager to learn. Highlights and Key Qualifications  Diverse work experience including capital projects, process improvement projects, and managing a maintenance department.  Achieved and maintain certification as a Professional Engineer, and earning a Master's Degree.  Responsible for innovative designs that combine new and used equipment to reduce initial costs and to shorten delivery schedules by 50% while maintaining high production standards.  Managing a 60-technician maintenance department with a flawless safety record.  Responsible for a $24MM annual maintenance and plant utility budget. Education Master of Science Degree in Management, December 2005 Emphasis: Project Management Colorado Technical University Online, Colorado Springs, CO Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, April 1988 Emphasis: Manufacturing University of Pittsburgh’s School of Engineering, Pittsburgh, PA Associate of Science Degree in Engineering Physics, June 1984 Emphasis: Math and Physics Community College of Allegheny County, West Mifflin, PA Employment History J.W. Aluminum Co., Mount Holly, South Carolina, June 1988 to present Corporate Mechanical Engineer with responsibility for concept, design, layout, specifications, installation, start-up, training and documentation for secondary aluminum processing equipment. Prepare capital acquisition requests for executive review. Oversee the CAD Department and supervise technical designers. Have served as Mobile Equipment and Cast-House Superintendents also. Maintenance Manager with responsibility for plant-wide asset management and 60 maintenance techs. Lead group for 3 years without a lost time accident. Engineering Manager with responsibility for plant-wide asset management, 7engineering technicians, plant wide budgeting. Freelance Assignments, June 1992 to Present Residential Designer and Piping System Designer
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 27 of 29 Appendices – Logistic Information
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 28 of 29 Maps
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    NuStar Limited GBar® - GBolt ® Feb. 28, 2015 Page 29 of 29 Appendices – Plant Projections GBar-GBolt® - Single Plant Summary Initial Investment Needed per Each Phase Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Production Lines 60 60 60 60 Real Estate (sq. ft.) $21.00 $3,785,645 Equipment, Supplies, install $19,840,000 Raw Material Inventory (mnths) 6 $189,514 Inventory Buildup (months) 2 $3,557,253 Legal, Permits, Reg., Certs $100,000 Bank Fees & Closing 3% $708,230 Int. Reserve & Ins. (months) 12 $1,328,945 Total Project Cost 100% $29,509,587 Total Financed Amount 80% $23,607,669 Total Down Payment 20% $5,901,918 GROSS REVENUE $38,530,104 $104,581,712 $104,581,712 $104,581,712 MATERIALS $15,295,519 $41,516,408 $41,516,408 $41,516,408 LABOUR $6,048,000 $12,096,000 $12,096,000 $12,096,000 GROSS PROFIT $17,186,586 $50,969,304 $50,969,304 $50,969,304 Gross Margin 44.61% 48.74% 48.74% 48.74% PLANT & UTILITIES $1,102,338 $1,282,192 $1,270,358 $1,269,282 ADMINISTRATION $251,500 $252,400 $252,400 $252,400 MARKETING & SALES $1,950,505 $5,253,086 $5,253,086 $5,253,086 LICENSING & ROYALTIES $2,697,107 $7,320,720 $7,320,720 $7,320,720 Total Cost of Goods $27,344,969 $67,720,806 $67,708,972 $67,707,896 Net Margin 29.03% 35.25% 35.26% 35.26% NET PROFIT BEFORE TAXES $11,185,136 $36,860,906 $36,872,740 $36,873,816 Permanent Jobs Created 50 50 50 50 plus sales, distribution and logistics 150 150 150 150 Total 200 200 200 200