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Fast Facts / Overview Fast Facts / Overview  Leading solutions-oriented provider of value-added intermediate and large plastic containers  Primary markets for products are the agricultural and chemical industries in Central and Western Canada and the United States  Reliance consumer branded products are market leaders in outdoor hydration and sanitation markets  40 plus year operating history  Blow and injection-molded high density polyethylene (“HDPE”) containers from one gallon to 10 gallons.  Custom packaging solutions through diversified manufacturing capabilities and value-added decorating processes

Product Overview Packaging Other, 4% Tightheads 7% Chemical ¡ Bottles, Pails ¡and ¡ 69% Lids, ¡20%

Consumer Consumer Product Line Product Line “Leaders in Hydration, Sanitation, and Purification items for the Outdoor Recreation and Emergency Preparedness Markets” Rigid ¡Water Collapsible Portable ¡Toilets Sanita5on Purifica5on Containers Water ¡Containers Accessories

Reliance Ag-Chem Reliance Ag- Chem Container Innovations Container Innovations  Patented Pinched Handle, “no-glug” design UN certified container  Chemicals cannot occupy and crystallize in the handle, preventing dislodged crystals from clogging machinery  Top-to-bottom strength a result of outstanding resin distribution  Large, rugged cap that seals easily and securely  Specially designed corner contours on the bottom of the bottle

Reliance Ag-Chem Chem Container Innovations Container Innovations Reliance Ag- Industrial New Product:  33L UN Y 1.8 rated drum  21% weight reduction  25% freight reduction  35% improved cycle  Triple neck finish design  Continuous extrusion

Brief on Reliance Products / Blitz USA Merger Brief on Reliance Products / Blitz USA Merger In February 2011, Reliance Products LP merged with Blitz USA with the purpose of providing additional opportunities and technologies for each company in their respective markets. Blitz USA is the leading manufacturer of Gas/Jerry Cans and Oil Drain accessories in America. They are experts in Blow and Injection molding processes, with over 40 years of manufacturing expertise. NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE INDUSTRIAL MARKET: 1.Secondary manufacturing & warehousing facility located in the heart of The United States (Miami, Oklahoma) 2.Access to advanced multi-layer barrier technologies, pioneered by Blitz USA

Reliance / Blitz Operations Reliance / Blitz Operations  175,000 sq. ft. blow & injection  350,000 sq. ft. blow molding facility, and a molding facility, strategically 100,000 sq. ft injection molding facility located in Winnipeg, Manitoba located in the heart of the USA (Miami,  16 blow molding Oklahoma) machines  10 Co-Ex blow molding machines  10 injection molding  16 monolayer blow molding machines machines  12 camera vision inspection  12 injection molding machines systems installed as process  Blitz is a qualified outsource vendor for feedback loops Reliance production  Registered ISO 9001:2008 compliant Both operations provide:  Adequate room for expansions  In-house decorating and assembly  Utilization of a flexible and cross trained work force.  Quality that is measured throughout the work flow and at final assembly.

Solvent Barrier Technology Solvent Barrier Technology  Barrier Additives / Resins  Fluorination treatment Inline / Post  Sulfonation  Multilayer barrier containers

Barrier Additives Barrier Additives  Barrier additives are blended with H.D.P.E. to form a monolayer structure. Processing is done on conventional extrusion blow-molding machines.  DuPont - Selar (Nylon)  Barrier Plastics – Quoral (Nylon)  LG Chem – Hyperier (Nana Technology, Nylon & Clay)  Intermediate cost resin solution  Complex processing  Intermediate barrier effectiveness  Appropriate for small volume applications  Reliance has tested all three additives

Barrier Resins Barrier Resins  Barrier resins form a monolayer structure. Processing is done on conventional extrusion blow-molding machines.  Sabic (G.E.) – Xenoy (Polybutylene Terephthalate PBT)  Rhodia – Technyl (Polyamide 6)  Nano Polymer – Enbarr 2020BN (Nana Technology, Nylon & Pumice)  Higher cost resin solution  Complex processing  High barrier effectiveness  Appropriate for small volume applications  Reliance has started testing

In-line Fluorination In-line Fluorination  In-line process developed (patented) by Air Products (AiroPak) in the late 70’s which blends a Nitrogen/Fluorine gas mixture, then blows that mixture inline during the extrusion blow molding process.  Relatively high initial capital investment  Intermediate barrier properties.  Lower part price  Reliance has almost 30 years of practical experience with in- line Fluorination

Post Fluorination Post Fluorination  Post Fluorination, Surface modified plastics(SMP) was invented by Linde (Union Carbide) and utilized by both Fluoroseal and Schutz. This process involves placing molded containers in a heated chamber then introduce a Nitrogen/Fluorine gas to the chamber.  No initial capital investment  Intermediate barrier properties.  High part price  Reliance has experience with this technology.

Sulfonation Sulfonation  In-line process developed (patented) by DOW in the late 80’s which utilizes a similar process to fluorination where in a extrusion blow molding application, the bottle is blown with a Nitrogen/Sulpher gas.  Relatively high initial capital investment  Intermediate barrier properties.  Low part price  Reliance has no practical experience with Sulfonation

In-line Fluorination vs In-line Fluorination vs Post Fluorination Advantage Post Fluorination Advantage  In-line fluorination provide distinct advantages compared to Post fluorination such as:  In-line fluorination minimizes costs and the chance of product damage occurring due to labour handling and transportation •Container manufacturing graph (Post fluorination): •Container manufacturing graph (In-line fluorination):  In-line fluorination also allows for containers to be sleeved at the manufacturing stage, further minimizing labour handling and costs  Minimize environmental footprint with in-line fluorination process  Shorter lead-times required with in-line fluorination process

Multilayer Barrier Containers Multilayer Barrier Containers  Multilayer barrier containers utilize Co-Extrusion blow molding equipment. During the molding process, a barrier resin (Nylon, EVOH, EVA) is adhered to HDPE with the use of adhesive layers.  High initial capital investment  Lower part price  Advanced barrier properties  Can utilize up to 20% post consumer resin  Reliance evaluation indicates that a six layer EVOH structure produces the optimum barrier performance, is easily recyclable and passes UN testing

Example of Multi-Layer Extrusion (Co-Ex) Example of Multi-Layer Extrusion (Co-Ex)

Permeation Barrier Effectiveness Permeation Barrier Effectiveness DEVELOPMENT TEST REPORT OF MULTI-LAYER CONTAINERS (10/20/11) EVOH EVOH NYLON NYLON Fluorine Lv3 Fluorine Lv3 Mass Lost Mass Lost 23.6 45.5 587.9 23.6 45.5 587.9 (grams) (grams) % of Total 0.27 0.53 3.34 % of Total 0.27 0.53 3.34 Mass Lost Mass Lost Temperature 60°C Temperature 60°C Fill Product Toluene Fill Product Toluene Testing ASTM 5276-94 Testing ASTM 5276-94 Standard Standard * Passes UN Testing

Future Vision Future Vision  The six layer EVOH agricultural container could provide the optimum solution for barrier performance, recyclability and an outlet for collected and reprocessed materials.