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News from the world ofPhoenix Group of Companies Volume 3 . Issue 2 . June 2011

Growing Internationally by Expanding Market Reach, Products & ServicesGeneral Manager Perspective

After achieving our set goals for the Middle Eastern regional market, we have set our sights on international markets, aiming to expand our geographic coverage to Africa, North America, and Russia. Furthermore, by adding new products and services to our existing portfolio, such as project management and utility engineering, we provide expanded services to our customers and open new markets.

In line with efforts to broaden reach, we have invested full effort in our participation in international and local events, exhibitions, and conferences. Phoenix Machinery recently participated in Tissue World 2011 exhibition in Nice, France from 29 – 31 March 2011, in order to meet with tissue converters and discuss services, solutions and products that we offer for tissue making and converting.

Furthermore, Phoenix Machinery recently exhibited in the world’s leading nonwovens exhibition, INDEX 11 in Geneva, Switzerland from 12 - 15 April 2011. We presented our Hygiene Division’s competitive scope among worldwide leaders.

We continued to present the latest innovative renewable energy solutions we provide at Project Lebanon 2011 in Beirut, Lebanon, from 31 May - 3 June 2011. Additionally, in December 2011, all our divisions will be present in Makinat 2011, the first international trade exhibition for industrial machineries and technology for the Middle East.

Phoenixia, quarterly newsletter, describes the latest news and activities at Phoenix Group of Companies: technologies, product launches, services, events, and customer testimonials. Phoenix Machinery and Phoenix Energy are members of the multinational INDEVCO group.

General Manager Perspective...................1Hygiene Division........................................2Tissue & Paper Division.............................3Automation & Drive Division.......................3CNC Division..............................................3Phoenix Energy..........................................4Events........................................................6

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Additionally, using a 160mm x 75mm piece for the diaper, the low waste unit generates 8% stretchable material waste compared to traditional high waste units, which generate more than 17% stretchable material waste using a 160mm x 88mm piece for the diaper.

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Testimony of Mr. Sleiman Eid

Rabih OstaGeneral Manager

Pierre NehmetallahTechnical Manager

Dany KaddoumR&D Manager

Fadi El ChitiMarketing & Organizational Manager

Amira TaniosSales Assistant

Editorial Committee

Through our intensive participation in international events, we aim to provide better and wider range of services to our customers, acquire new customers in international markets, and providing new services by interpreting arising trends and market needs.

Moreover, consistent with our continuous effort to provide high-quality, safe, and environmentally friendly products and solutions, one of our mechanical engineers has received certification as a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Protection Specialist. Constantly striving to provide customers with higher value, commencing May 2011, we stamp all our fire protection studies with NFPA approval.

Rabih Osta, General Manager

General Manager Perspective Continues

Hygiene Division

In the dynamic ever-evolving consumer products market, research and development (R&D) plays an instrumental role in innovation and creation of new products. The highly competitive nature of the hygiene diaper industry demands from market players a high performance, quality product with a competitive market price.

Phoenix Machinery provides key solutions for R&D and consumer division business units. The machine manufacturer partners with customers to continuously provide competitive and innovative consumer products, a combined success is exemplified in the development of the low waste stretchable back ears application on diapers.

Sleiman Eid, INDEVCO Consumer Products Division Manufacturing Manager, testifies,

“Phoenix Machinery team demonstrated high level of dedication and professionalism in their performance during design, commissioning, hands-on and hand-over of the stretchable back ears applicator at our consumer division. After-sales technical support was a key success element.”

INDEVCO Consumer Products Division on Stretch Ear Applicator Unit for Diaper Machine

Phoenix Machinery’s Stretch Ear Applicator Unit

Phoenix Machinery’s stretch ear applicator unit, a full servo driven kit, can be fitted on any machine with minor modifications on the main layout, thus, minimizing machine down-time during the assembly phase.

Furthermore, the electronic job change on the unit allows shifting between sizes and between side panel tape and regular tape without any mechanical modifications on the unit. The advanced control system on the unit allows the automatic positioning of the tape on the ear and further of the ear on the diaper during the different phases of the machine operation.

Compared to zero waste systems, the low waste systems, the low waste stretch ear applicator unit is less complicated and has lower cost (requiring lower investment), while providing flexibility in the ear shape.

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Stretch Ear Applicator Unit

Phoenix Machinery Mechanical Engineer in the Tissue and Paper Department, Rony Hadchiti, passed the NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist examination in Atlanta on the 23rd of March 2011.

Hadchiti has become a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Protection specialist.

CFPS, an internationally recognized certification in fire protection, documents the competency of certificate holders in the application of fire safety, fire protection and fire suppression technologies.

Over a period of 2 and a half years, Hadchiti prepared for the CFPS examination by engaging and taking part in related projects at work to broaden and enhance his professional experience while simultaneously expanding knowledge through educational resources.

For the following fire safety related tasks, Hadchiti is currently responsible at Phoenix Machinery Tissue and Paper Division:

• Fire safety assessment• Inspection of plants for physical protection exposures• Design, drawing review and specification preparation of fire protection and fire detection systems • Hydraulic analysis of automatic sprinkler systems• Budget preparation and Bid Evaluation for fire protection systems• Supervision of fire protection system installation

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Tissue & Paper Division

Rony Hadchiti Becomes Certified Fire Protection Specialist

CNC Division

Phoenix Machinery CNC Division designed, manufactured and assembled a new set of special worm wheel gears for a large mechanical factory in Lebanon. The gears make up a major part of a metal tube forming machine, with the torque transmitted to the forming rolls exceeding 7500 nm. The size and type of Phoenix Machinery’s new gears surpass existing standards of gear suppliers available in the local market.

The CNC Division performed 3D scanning analysis to retrieve gear coordinates and generated a 3D model using SolidWorks mechanical design software. Subsequently,

Phoenix Machinery CNC Division Develops New Gears Using Latest CNC Tooling

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Phoenix Machinery Automation & Drive division has served Liban Cables for a second time with a complete control upgrade of the drawing machine used to level the smoothness of copper wire formation and adapt wire thickness based on production requirements.

The drawing machine consists of unwind stations, rewind stations, and a high current injection module intended to change the metallic structure of the wire. Phoenix Machinery

Automation & Drive Division

Phoenix Machinery Partners with Liban Cables

offers a system completely based on SIEMENS platform, including the SIMOREG Digital DC Drive, S7-300 PLC and Human-Machine Interface (HMI).

Liban Cables, part of Nexans Group, is a customer for Phoenix Machinery’s control upgrade services. The supplier of cables/wires provides high-end products and support. Together, Liban Cables and Phoenix Machinery invest in the Lebanese industry.

CNC Division purchased and installed Horizontal Boring Mill Machine Giddings and Lewis 80DP5T. The new machine allows the division to work with very large parts, mainly machine frames, in one single operation. The new capability saves time and cost and provides improved precision on dimensions.

• Numiriset 3 Axis Readout with Memory Point-to-Point Control

• Hardened, Double Auxiliary Saddle Supports

• Hardenedbed, Saddle & Vertical Ways

• Automatic Lubrication System

• 30 H.P. Spindle Drive Motor with Square D Electrical Controls

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CNC Division - Continues

Diameter of SpindleSpindle TraverseHeadstock Vertical TravelTable Cross TravelSaddle TravelTable Working SurfaceSpindle Speeds (45) Spindle Feeds (36)Rapid Feed, All MovementsApproximate Table Load CapacitySpindle DriveApproximate WeightVoltage

5.12”36”84”108”84’’60” X 120”7.5 To 975 R.P.M.002 To .250 I.P.R.120 I.P.M.30,000 Lbs.30 HP60,000 Lbs.440 V/3 Phase

Phoenix Machinery CNC Division Installs New Horizontal Milling Machine

Phoenix Energy Provides Santa Marta Monastery Eco-Friendly Water Heating Solution

Phoenix Energy

Phoenix Energy, exclusive distributor of ITHO Solior FL 150 in the Middle East and Egypt, has installed more than 100 Solior solar water heaters. Solior FL 150 is an eco-friendly compact, durable, and efficient solar water heater with a high-quality system manufactured in the Netherlands.

Phoenix Energy recently installed Solior FL 150 system in the Santa Marta monastery and foyer in Sehaileh, Lebanon. The five installed systems will provide the monastery with approximately 750 L of hot water to be used by more than 25 residents, including nuns, visitors, students, and senior members of the community.

During a site visit, Phoenix Energy engineers took the necessary measurements to produce engineering drawings. Furthermore, Phoenix Energy’s engineering team designed a complete solution for the installation and commissioning of the system and within half a day the Solior systems were installed and tested.

Monastery caretakers were pleased with the solar water heating systems, due to significant cost savings cut down from the amount previously spent on the conventional diesel boiler for water heating.

Horizontal Bonny Mill Machine Giddings & Levis 80DPST

Solior FL Solar Water Heaters

Specifications: Equipped with:

teeth cutting has become a normal operation on Phoenix Machinery’s multi-axe CNC milling and turning machines.

Phoenix Machinery CNC Division now has the capability to manufacture all types of special gears, ranking from automotive transmission to the most complicated gear boxes in the industry.

Cleaning the Environment One Step at a Time

Phoenix Energy New Exclusive Agent for ReneSola Photovoltaic Panels

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Over the past year, Phoenix Energy has been testing a Catalytic Diesel Filter, a new product to be added to its existing portfolio of renewable energy solutions. There is a pressing need for this product in the Lebanese society, due to the wide spread use of diesel generators in towns and cities of Lebanon to compensate for government electricity black outs.

The predominantly used diesel generators produce large amounts of soot, carbon particles, which deposit on building walls and contribute to harmful effects on the human health, in particular, the respiratory system. Although argued that with proper maintenance soot from diesel generators can be eliminated, such necessary maintenance is not currently practiced by owners nor will it be in the near future due to the necessary expenses.

Subsequently, Phoenix Energy introduced the Catalytic Diesel Particle Filter (CDPF), which captures soot, into the Lebanese market in order to provide a quick and easy solution to growing environmental concerns.

The filter reaches high temperatures, which transforms the captured soot into less harmful CO2, reducing soot emissions by 95-99%. In addition to soot captured, the filter reduces the Carbon Monoxide (CO) emissions by approximately 50%. The Catalytic Diesel filter can be easily installed with minor modifications to the sound proof room.

Phoenix Energy signed a new agreement with Australian-based DataLink International, supplier of specialist, renewable energy products and technologies. The agreement supports Phoenix Energy’s continuous effort to supply high-quality innovative eco-friendly products and solutions.

As of 2 June 2011, DataLink International appointed Phoenix Energy the exclusive distributor of ReneSola photovoltaic (PV) panels in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Australian Ambassador to Lebanon, Lex Bartem, supported the agreement between Phoenix Energy and DataLink International.

Catalytic Diesel Filter

Phoenix Machinery & Datalink representatives at the Australian Embassy

ReneSola, strategic partner of DataLink International, is one of the largest global manufacturers of PV cells for major PV panel suppliers worldwide. Recently, ReneSola, based in China, began manufacturing PV panels, among which is a unique design combining monocrystalline and multicrystalline technology. This innovative PV panel reaches 17.5% efficiency.

250 Watt Renesola Photovoltaic Panel

Phoenix Machinery Participates inEvents

Phoenix Machinery, manufacturer of hygiene converting machines, met with INDEX 11 attendees at Hall 4, Booth # 4142 from 12 - 15 April 2011. Visitors of Phoenix Machinery’s booth viewed the ‘Online Stretch Ear Applicator Unit’ machine on display, as well as the new low waistband applicator kit.

Phoenix Machinery manufactures adult diaper line AD-250, baby diaper line BD-04, baby diaper line BD-06, feminine napkin ultra thin LN-05 UT, feminine napkin ultra thin LN-08 UT, and feminine napkin ultra fluffy LN-05 F for the nonwovens industry.

The event at GENEVA PALEXPO in Switzerland was very successful, bringing 12,670 visitors from around the world to meet with 533 exhibitors coming from 43 different countries.

Phoenix Machinery Attends Tissue World 2011

Phoenix Machinery attended Tissue World 2011 from 29 – 31 March 2011. The biennial event took place at Acropolis Exhibition Hall (Acropolis Palais des Expositions), Nice, France.

Phoenix Machinery representatives joined sister companies, Unipak Tissue Mill and Interstate Paper Industries, who exhibited virgin and recycled jumbo tissue rolls, at Tissue World 2011, Stand # D 175. Phoenix Machinery met with buyers interested in used and refurbished tissue converting machines.

By attending the event, Phoenix Machinery kept up-to-date with the latest technologies for machinery in the tissue making and tissue converting industry. Furthermore, Phoenix Machinery leveraged on its sister companies’ presence to acquire new leads, as well as meet customers from different regions, especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

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Phoenix Machinery & Erhardt + Leimer Collaborate at Gulf Print & Pack 2011

Phoenix Energy - Great Success at Project Lebanon 2011

Phoenix Machinery, located in Safra, Lebanon, partook in the biennial printing and packaging exhibition, Gulf Pack 2011, from 14 – 17 March 2011. Phoenix Machinery collaboratively exhibited with Erhardt + Leimer, system solutions and automation technology supplier, at Booth # C668.

The event took place at Dubai’s Airport Expo, UAE, and brought together companies from the Arabian Gulf, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and Europe. At the exhibition, Erhardt + Leimer introduced Phoenix Machinery as its exclusive regional agent for web-guiding and tension control in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE and Yemen.

Phoenix Energy, supplier of renewable energy products and solutions, exhibited Solior FL 150 solar water heaters and ReneSola 250 Watt photovoltaic (PV) panels, as well as met with Project Lebanon 2011 attendees at booth # L26.

Phoenix Energy is the sole distributor of Solior FL 150, produced by ITHO, Netherlands, and PV panels by ReneSola, China, for the Middle East and North Africa.

The event, held at the Green Pavillion in Beirut International Exhibition & Leisure Center (BIEL) from 31 May – 3 June 2011, brought together representatives from various sectors in the construction industry.

Phoenix Machinery supplies EL GUIDER, web guiding systems; ELTENS, web tension measurement and control systems; ELSCAN measuring and inspection system; NYSCAN, 100% print inspection; and ELSIS, surface inspection system.

The exhibition provided Phoenix Machinery, a forum to acquire new leads, in addition to meet and follow up with customers. The machine manufacturer and solutions provider, met with original equipment manufacturing (OEM) customers of Erhardt + Leimer, as well as competitors. Furthermore, Phoenix Machinery enhanced its market knowledge in this field and searched for good opportunities for advancement.

Erhardt + Leimer, headquartered in Stadtbergen, Germany, is ranked among the leading control, guiding, and inspection systems suppliers worldwide for the corrugating, film, non-woven, paper, printing tire, and rubber industries.

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Solior FL 150 Solior Water Heater

Waste to Energy (WTE) technologies could eliminate medical waste dumping in unsecured Lebanese landfills. Rabih Osta, representing INDEVCO Group, presented ‘Medical Waste to Energy: A Booming Solution for Hospitals’, on behalf of Neemat Frem, President & CEO of INDEVCO Group and President of Association of Lebanese Industrialists (ALI).

Under the patronage of Lebanese President, Michel Sleiman, Medhealth Beirut 2011 took place from 9 – 11 March 2011 at Habtoor Grand Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon. The 9th annual forum of the Arab Hospitals Federation focused on effective hospital management and woman’s healthcare in the Arab world.

INDEVCO Group Presents at Med Health Beirut 2011

Phoenix Machinery Attends Hygiene Training by Osprey Corporation

A team of representatives including Rabih Osta, Phoenix Machinery General Manager, and Pierre Nehmetallah, Phoenix Machinery Technical Manager, attended ‘Airflow Training’ seminar organized by Osprey Corporation from 7-9 June 2011. The training seminar coincides with Phoenix Group of Companies’ continuous efforts for staff development.

The 3-day hygiene training seminar, held at Château-Arnoux in Provence, South France, exposed Phoenix Machinery representatives to the latest trends in disposable and nonwoven industries. Furthermore, the seminar covered the latest technologies in airflow applications, disposable products packaging, vision control techniques and practices, core forming know-how and advanced diaper testing methods.

During the seminar, Osta presented Phoenix Group of Companies, focusing on the latest developments at Phoenix Machinery Hygiene Division. The training offered advanced technical know-how and brought together a diverse range of professional manufacturers and machine producers in the hygiene industry.

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‘Medical Waste to Energy:A Booming Solution for Hospitals’

Osta, General Manager of Phoenix Energy an INDEVCO company, discussed available Waste to Energy (WTE) technologies, which convert wastes into fuels or energy. Osta explained the different types and sources of medical waste and the effects on the environment. Furthermore, he addressed the current situation in Lebanon and provided figures concerning waste generated.

Osta emphasized the risks of medical waste in Lebanon’s unsecured landfills. Medical waste is the most harmful to the environment, even though it is only a small percentage of the total waste generated in Lebanon.

Osta recommended a solution to manage medical waste in Lebanon and concluded that a centralized station for medical waste energy conversion will be more effective than individual hospital waste management plans.

Medhealth Beirut 2011Overview

The annual conference is dedicated to improving Arab healthcare and aiding Arab Health Ministers, hospital directors, and chief and senior executives in the healthcare sector keep up-to-date with new advancements in the ever-changing world of health.

Supporters of this year’s event included the Arab Ministries of Health, League of Arab States, World Health Organization, Executive Board of the Health Ministers Council, Arab League for Healthcare Quality, Syndicates and Associations of Hospitals in Arab Countries, Orders of Nurses in Arab Countries, Arab Medical Societies, and Women Organizations.