EXEL industries - 2019 Universal Registration Document

Management report 3

Research and development

„ the Condor Endurance self-propelled sprayer with a tank capacity of 8,000 c liters; „ DynamicDosePlus: with this concept, a drone fl ies over and scans the plot to map the land to be treated. Point by point, the map indicates the dosage to apply, from 0 to 100% of the maximum dose. In this innovative system, the plants only receive the right dose for their growth stage. Input costs are reduced c – by up to 95% for some herbicides c – while yields are increased. This culture of innovation also contributes to regular launches of new product lines. In the past three years, launches by the Group included: „ Rubicon 9000, the self-propelled sprayer for the Australian market should deliver a boost in productivity, covering 150 c ha at 60 c liters/ ha or 50% more in terms of sprayed hectares; „ the Bruin HS 1100 and HS 700: this is the outcome of French- American technical cooperation between ET Works, BERTHOUD and PRÉCICULTURE. The Bruin self-propelled sprayer features four-wheel drive and ground clearance of up to 1.8 c m; „ Précijet: with a view to making its application still more precise, TECNOMA now o ff ers continuous circulation and a very precise wine-growing pack. In addition, for environmental reasons TECNOMA now o ff ers with its EVO range the fi rst high-clearance tractors that meet the latest Final Tier 4 anti-pollution standards; „ Air Drive: in-line mounted jet spraying equipment. Used with air injection nozzles, these new-generation downspouts not only limit drift but also reduce material used due to improved processing. With this track record, the Group’s products are regularly singled out for their performance, exempli fi ed by HARDI EVRARD’s world record (136.82 c ha sprayed in one hour) with a standard model Meteor 5400 and its 44 meter ramp, or the many awards received by the Group’s products at trade shows. Sugar Beet Harvester products HOLMER Exxact has a line of extremely sophisticated machines which are continually improved: „ SmartTurn: the HOLMER Terras Dos T4 sugar beet harvester turns automatically at the end of the fi eld and realigns with the next rows; „ EasyLift: a system to lift the sugar beet using measures of the position of the top of the beet relative to soil depth and type; „ EasyHelp provides immediate diagnostics on operation, and optimizes spare parts supplies; „ DynaFill: a laser detection system automates truck fi ll by the Terra Felis c 2 cleaner/loader; „ the new fl ail-rotor for stripped beets makes it possible to harvest beets without any leaves, for better yield, less wear and lower fuel consumption. 3.3.1.2 Sugar Beet Harvesters

Garden Watering and Spraying

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The “consumer” market Innovations by the EXEL Industries group are based on creating and launching original product ranges in thewatering and plant protection sectors that stand out from the competition, increase market share and grow pro fi t margins. Among the original products developed by the Group are the first plastic hose connectors, electric thermal shock weeders, multifunction drainage pumps, automatic hose reels, pressurized pond fi lters and connected sprinkling programmers. Selected innovations „ Electric weeder that destroys weeds by creating a thermal shock (Green Power); „ A “cane” shaped consumer market sprayer for one-o ff weeding, providing unrivaled user comfort for removing weeds without stooping. (Herbastop and Wonderweed). „ Electric sprayers with rechargeable batteries for the consumer market (Libertis) and with a lithium-ion battery for professionals (VERMOREL electric c 3000); „ The first electronic watering programming system, controlled online: Cloud Controller; „ The fi rst automaticwatering programming systemwith light sensor and a fl exible universal irrigation system, o ff ering a simple and e ff ective solution for customers; „ The narrowest and simplest line of micro-irrigation products on the market: EasyDrip. Industrial Spraying To be able to meet all our customers’ needs, there are four key research priorities: „ improved customer productivity (reducing time for changing colors, increase in spray fl ows, c etc.); „ increased “transfer e ffi ciency” (proportion of paint applied to the target); „ environmental protection through responsible energy use and controlling VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emissions; „ introduction of new products (paints, varnishes, dyes, glues, fi llers, c etc.). Global paint spraying specialist, SAMES KREMLIN has developed a range of paint application solutions, from pumps to applicators: „ an extremely diverse range of spraying technologies to match all industrial needs. Depending on their con fi guration, solutions recommended for customers include Airspray , Airless ® , Airmix ® , and electrostatic spraying technologies ; „ the range also includes an extensive range of pumps, each with its technical features; „ products for paint guns allowing problem-free use of latest- generation paints developed for industrial markets worldwide: 3.3.1.4

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