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Company presentation

About Nemko

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One World – Our Approval

Companies around the world trust Nemko to assess their products, systems,installations and personnel for conformity with relevant standards andregulations.

Since 1933, we have ensured that our customers comply with requirementseverywhere in the world. Our services include pre-compliance, internationalapproval, product and system certifications as well as product testing.

With offices, laboratories and extensive partner networks in Asia, NorthAmerica, Europe, Middle East and Africa we are able to serve our customersin a reliable, efficient and open manner.

We provide local presence coupled with global knowledge.

ONE WORLD – OUR APPROVAL

NEMKO COMPANY PRESENTATION

Our history19

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• Established bythe NorwegianGovernment asan associationto promoteproduct safetyfor electricalproducts.

• Nemko had themonopoly fortesting andapproval ofelectricalproducts andmaterialmanufactured,imported andsold in Norway.

1956 • Established at

presentheadquarter inOslo, Norway.

• Furtherinvestments instate of the artlaboratoryinfrastructure.

1991 • The mandatory

schemes andmonopolieswere abolished.

• Nemko wasestablished asan independentself-ownedprivatefoundation.

• Other Nordicbodies weresold (i.e.SEMKO andDEMKO).

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3 • Nemko wentglobal andestablishedoffices andlaboratoriesaround theworld.

• Became aleading playerin internationalcertification.

• Nemko Direct,internationalapprovalservices weredeveloped.

2013 • 80 year

anniversary.• Introduction ofnew strategicdirection.

• Launch ofNemko greenmarks.

• New logo andnew brandexpression.

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The way we work - our guidance

Our visionNemko makes the world a safer place by safeguardingproducts, the environment, people and systems.

Mission statementNemko creates value by being a customer-oriented andknowledge-driven company. Profitable growth is achievedby assisting our customers with testing, certification andinternational market access for electrical products.

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The way we work - our guidance

Our values safeguard the way we workIntegrityCompetentCaringImproving

Our practiseWe have customer focus!We create leadership opportunities!We are proactive!We support each other!We share our knowledge!We deliver as promised!

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Facts & figures

• 19 locations in 4 continents• More than 400 employees worldwide• Offering international approval service in more than 150 countries• 6,000 customers located in 73 countries• Revenue 2014: USD 73 million• Revenue growth 2007-2014: 30%• Number 3 in the total global CB ranking


Europe• Nemko Group, Norway• Nemko Norway• Nemko Sweden• Nemko Denmark• Nemko Germany• Nemko Italy• DNV Nemko Presafe, Norway• Presafe Denmark AS, Denmark• Nemko Ltd., UK• EIC SA, Portugal• Ceteknik, Turkey

Middle East & Africa• Nemko representation, Jordan• Nemko representation, Saudi

Arabia• Nemko certification representation,

Uganda

Nemko Offices & Partners

Asia• Nemko Beijing• Nemko Shanghai• Nemko Shenzhen• Nemko Hong Kong• Nemko Taiwan• Nemko Korea• Nemko Japan• Cosmos Corporation, Japan• Eikonsem, India

South America• IEx, Brazil

North America• Nemko San Diego• Nemko Salt Lake• Nemko Dallas• Nemko Montreal• Nemko Ottawa• EMC Integrity, USA• NSS Laboratories, USA


Our organisation

Svein Ola UlvenPresident & CEO

Svein Ola UlvenRegion Europe

Yong Beom ChoiRegion Asia

Grant SchmidbauerRegion North America

Svein Ola UlvenCFO

Rune SlapgardHR, IT, QM & Organisational

Development

Hannes SkisakerGlobal Sales &

Business DevelopmentJohn Bakken

Nemko Group Services


Ownership structure

Nemko GroupPresident & CEO

Europe

NemkoNorway

NemkoGermany GmbH

NemkoItaly SpA

NemkoSweden AB

Nemko Denmark

North America

Nemko USA Inc.San Diego

Nemko-CCL Inc.Salt Lake City

Nemko Canada Inc.Ottawa

Asia

Nemko China LtdShanghai (WFOE)

Nemko China LtdShenzhen

NemkoHong Kong Ltd

NemkoTaiwan

NemkoKorea Ltd

NemkoJapan Ltd

DNV NemkoPresafe AS

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Selected highlights from 2014/2015

• Established a wholly-owned testing laboratory in Shenzhen, South China. The laboratory is accredited andaccepted within the CB scheme for testing of IT/AV equipment, household appliances, lighting equipment andcomponents.

• Development and launch of the Nemko Europe certification service, providing lasting CE compliance for allelectrical and electro-technical products in Europe.

• The annual customer survey shows that 84 percent of all customers are satisfied or very satisfied withNemko’s services.

• Launched a new website in July. Visit us at www.nemko.com

• Invested in the only testing equipment available in the marketplace to support all the required tests in order tocomply with the new requirements which will affect wireless equipment in the 2.4GHz band (ETSI EN 300328 v1 .8.1).

• Extended our EPA recognised ENERGY STAR® certification scope to include the newly published V1.0 DataCenter Storage requirements.

• Our Nemko Salt Lake office has been recognized by OSHA as a NRTL for the medical category. OSHA isthe main federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation in the US.

• Nemko Korea was accredited for the GS-mark. Other Nemko labs that have this accreditation are in USA, Italy,China, Taiwan, Germany and Norway.



European notified body status

Nemko (0470)• Low voltage directive 2006/95/EC• Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 2004/108/EC• Medical devices 93/42/EEC• Equipment and protective systems intended for

use in potentially explosive atmospheres 94/9/EC• Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment 99/5/EC• Marine equipment 96/98/EC• Construction products regulation (CPR) 305/2011

DNV Nemko Presafe and Presafe Denmark (02460 and 0543)• Equipment and protective systems intended for

use in potentially explosive atmospheres 94/9/EC• Medical devices 93/42/EEC• In vitro diagnostic medical devices 98/79/EC


Nemko’s other recognitions andaccreditation status

• NCB and 17 accepted CBTLs within the IECEE/CB scheme

• Member body of the European EEPCA/ECS (ENEC and CCA schemes)

• The Nemko Group holds the following national accreditations• Testing and calibration according to ISO/IEC 17025• Product certification according to ISO/IEC 17065• Management system certification according to ISO/IEC 17021• Personnel certification according to ISO/IEC 17024

• Also, some of the labs have special accreditations by RussianROSSTANDART, Taiwanese BSMI, Korean NRRA, Australian NATA,German ZLS, Canadian SCC and US OSHA

CB scheme statistics 2014

HOUS TRON OFF Total Recognised

Nemko 3,316 1,127 2,549 7,947 2,471

NCB-

rank# 1 # 1 # 3 # 3 # 2

Overall 23,783 7,516 25,517 80,582 26,318

Share ~14 % ~15 % ~10 % ~10 % ~9 %

HOUS = Household appliances, TRON = Audio/video equipment, OFF = Office (IT) equipment


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Examples of certifications and marks


A selection of our customers


“Nemko consistently has quick certification times which ultimately supports demanding product launchschedules!”

Jeff Pasternak, Intel Corporation

“We turn to Nemko for all our EMC, safety and international approval. We get fast and competentfeedback and the best possible support through their comprehensive network of certification experts,which enable us to get compliant products into the global market as quickly as possible.”

Brad Landtbom, Discus Dental, a Philips Company

“All of our home appliances products have obtained Nemko’s Green Mark proving its highestenvironmental-friendly technology in the industry. We will keep taking the initiative in environmentalprotection and energy conservation while developing our products.”

Han Baek Hee, Samsung Home Appliances

“We have been working with Nemko for over 10 years. Nemko’s technical and management peoplework very hard to deliver high-quality results. They are easy to work with and very flexible in supportingour occasionally hectic schedules. In addition, we appreciate their commitment to improving theirfacilities. Overall, Nemko has top-notch people and facilities and it is a pleasure doing business withthem.”

Chuck Gordon, Nokia Siemens Networks

Customer testimonials


• Harmonisation of StandardsCertification standards will be increasingly harmonised within the developed economic regions, while emergingmarkets contribute to an increase in national standards.

• Bundling of Product FeaturesBundling of product features drives an increase in technological convergence within electro-technical products,making testing increasingly complex.

• Consolidation in the TIC IndustryConsolidation trends within the conformity assessment industry will continue with leading players expanding thescope through acquisitions

• Standardised Testing, but AdvancedTesting within the electro-technical industry to become increasingly standardised at a more advanced level;setting high requirements to capabilities and operational efficiency.

• Globalisation and GrowthGlobalisation and economic growth in emerging markets drives an increasing need for multiple market accessservices, leaving room for differentiation by offering value adding services.

• New Decision Making StructureConsolidation within electronic manufacturing industry drives change in buying patterns; as B2B industrial clientsbecome fewer, more complex retailers become more dominant in setting consumer product requirements.

Global trends as we see them


Our services

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Pre-compliance

Assessment of the design of a product according to applicablestandards

Involving Nemko early in the development process can save your company valuabletime and money.

Nemko’s pre-compliance services include:• Facts about national and international requirements• Interpretation of standards• Review of documentation and product design• Pre-testing support to secure smooth type testing, verification and certification

From product design to all the processes leading up to regulatory requirements, youcan rely on Nemko!


Product testing

Assessment of a product according to a standard

Nemko’s laboratories and global partner network, support all testing requirements forelectro-technical products. Our people, laboratory facilities and accreditations provide acomplete range of world class testing services.

Third-party testing implies conformity assessment carried out by a body that isindependent of both supplier and customer organisations.


Product and system certification

Certification according to various schemes

Third-party certifications have several advantages for manufacturers, distributers etc.

• For ensuring own quality

• As basis for both declarations in EU and for mandatory national certifications

• To demonstrate and document safety for business partners

Nemko is member of numerous multi-national and national certification schemes andoffers a variety of certifications. This demonstrates that an internationally recognisedthird-party has certified that your product is in conformity with relevant standards.

In addition to product certification, Nemko has more than 20 years experience in the areaof management system certification.

Different markets and industries often have different specific requirements andpreferences. Nemko’s certification services may encompass such requirements,according to client needs, and offer a one-stop shop.


International approval

Assessment of a product and/or manufacturer qualification accordingto country-specific import regulations and sales requirements

Nemko has a unique combination of local presence, international networks and bi-lateral agreements. We make sure that your product obtains regulatory access torequired markets quickly and reliably!

With expert knowledge about the rules and regulations in over 150 countries, we makesure that you have all the necessary documentation in each and every market.


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Your partner for the whole journey!

Certified by Nemkoand ready for all

your markets!

Let us showyou how!


Your benefits for using our services

• Ensure the safety andperformance of your products

• Improve your productionprocesses and managementsystems

• Ensure consistently reliableproduct quality and avoidproduct recalls

• Increase customersatisfaction and brandreputation

• Grow your sales by enteringnew markets

• Pre-compliance

• International approval

• Product and system certification

• Product testing


Industries we serve

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• IT, audio & video• Telecom• Household appliances• Healthcare equipment• Maritime, oil & gas• Building inspection• Defense industry• Electrical installation material• Lighting equipment• Management system certification• Fire & Security• Machinery

Industries we serve


IT, audio & video

IT equipment still has more new models launched on the market, more frequently, than any otherappliance. New inventions appear all the time and today’s products become yesterday’s news veryshortly after launch. This means that manufacturers must bring their products to the market fast to keeppace with changing technology.

When launching a new product, you need product certification or regulatory approval for each specificmarket, country and/or region. Nemko offers comprehensive services suited to cover your specificneeds. We have a tailor-made industrial approach coupled with a solid project management model,serviced by encompassing and devoted people worldwide.

Our services include pre-compliance, international approval, product and system certifications as wellas product testing.


Go safely with Nemko!


Telecom

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Telecommunications are one of the fastest growing industries of our times. The development ofinnovative wireless technologies has brought the internet to products that never before had wirelessconnectivity. This means that manufacturers must bring wireless products to the market fast to keeppace with changing technology.

Launching a product with wireless technology is a complex process. You need regulatory approval foreach specific market, country and/or region. Nemko offers a comprehensive service suited to meet yourspecific needs. We have a tailor-made approach coupled with a solid project management model,serviced by experienced and devoted people around the globe.

• Nemko specializes in worldwide approval of telecom and radio products• Nemko has wireless approval experience in more than 150 countries around the globe• We offer experienced technical guidance for telecom and radio technologies. We have experts who

understand all of the complex requirements to bring your product to market. Therefore we are ableto provide comprehensive planning and evaluation so that you may bring products to market asefficiently as possible.

• Expert project management is at the heart of what we do• Paired with Nemko’s broad test and certification capability and world-wide network of experts, we

offer a one-stop service for product evaluation and acceptance.


Going wireless with Nemko!


Household appliances

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The home appliance industry is highly competitive and characterized by an increased usage ofelectronic applications. The major drivers for this trend includes technology advancement, consumerdesire for improved life style and the manufacturers’ desire to boost market share growth by addingattractive features for product differentiation.

Household appliances are part of our daily lives and consumers need to trust that these appliances areboth safe and efficient. They expect high performance and durability and the products should bepleasing to the eye to fit into a home environment.

When launching a new product, you need product certification or regulatory approval for the specificmarket, country and/or region. Nemko offers comprehensive services suited to cover your specificneeds. We have a tailor-made industrial approach coupled with a solid project management model,serviced by encompassing and devoted people worldwide.

Our services include pre-compliance, international approvals, product and system certifications as wellas product testing.


Sell your appliances everywhere!


Healthcare equipment

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The medical device and diagnostic industry operates in a global market, characterized by a significantannual growth. It is driven by an increasing elderly population, increasing incidences of chronicdiseases, affordability, and improving healthcare infrastructure in all countries as well as the introductionof advanced medical devices. Health care providers are seeking for cost efficient treatments andeHealth solutions.

This industry is one of the most challenged and regulated in terms of approvals, proofs and internationalapprovals. Nemko offers comprehensive services suited to cover your specific needs. We have a tailor-made industrial approach coupled with a solid project management model, serviced by encompassingand devoted people worldwide.



Comply and reduce time to market!


Maritime, oil & gas

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The amount of rules and regulations that companies within the shipping industry have to comply with, isincreasing year by year. Nemko can help you stay abreast with the development in this global industry,where both the authorities and classification societies have demanding requirements to equipment andsystems, both regarding safety and reliability. Nemko offers testing and certification of variousequipment and components for use on board ships.

When launching a new product, you need to comply with international standards and requirements fromclassification societies. Nemko offers comprehensive services suited to cover your specific needs. Wehave a tailor-made industrial approach coupled with a solid project management model, serviced byencompassing and devoted people worldwide.



Make the right choice with Nemko!


The offshore industry is a growing market around the world, characterised by a few global energycompanies and many subcontractors. They operate in a challenging environment. Safety and reliabilityaspects are important and time to market is essential.

Suppliers can rest assured they will meet the many requirements set by the oil and gas companieswhen working together with Nemko.

When launching a new product, you need to comply with international approvals and industrial drivenrequirements. Nemko offers comprehensive services suited to cover your specific needs. We have atailor-made industrial approach coupled with a solid project management model, serviced byencompassing and devoted people around the Nemko globe.



Be confident to go offshore!


Management system certification

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A certified management system is often a precondition to win contracts in many business sectors aswell as public sectors.

Nemko has more than 20 years experience in management system certification, with well qualified andexperienced auditors. In addition to conformity assessment, we strive to add value to our clients in theway we conduct our audits. We offer training in auditing techniques, quality and environmentalmanagement as well as risk management.

We deliver certification services in the following areas:• Quality – ISO 9001• Environment – ISO 14001• Medical – ISO 13485• Information Security – ISO 27001• Food Safety – ISO 22000/FSSC 22000 and GlobalG.A.P• Occupational Health and Safety – OHSAS 18001

Nemko is a Norwegian member in IQNet, “The International Certification Network,” therefore we haveaccess to additional management system certification schemes.


Be safe – be certified!


Lighting equipment

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The world of lighting is in rapid change with new energy requirements. We have just seen the startregarding the opportunities that LED technology can offer.

Manufactures are now in progress of developing solutions both for using LED as light source in oldfixtures and also new innovative LED solutions.

When launching a new product, you need regulatory approvals for the specific market, country and/orregion. In addition, some markets may require specific approvals. Nemko offers comprehensiveservices suited to cover your specific needs. We have a tailor-made industrial approach coupled with asolid project management model, serviced by encompassing and devoted people around the Nemkoglobe.



Let Nemko help you to see the new light!


Electrical installation material

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Electrical and electronic components build a vital part of all electric products. Electrical and electroniccomponents ensure performance and safety of appliances. Components contribute to functionalinnovation through miniaturization and customization, and follow the trend of global harmonization. Thecomponent industry is set to grow along with the professional and consumer product industry.

When launching a new product, you are required to have regulatory approvals for the specific market,country and/or region. Nemko offers comprehensive services suited to cover your specific needs. Wehave a tailor-made industrial approach coupled with a solid project management model, serviced byencompassing and devoted people around the Nemko globe.



Switch and plug into Nemko!


Building inspection

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In Germany the inspection of public buildings – related electrical equipment, installations, and systems –is required by law and insurance companies. Since 1938 this comprehensive service has beenaccomplished by highly skilled and competent engineers.

Whatever the request, we deliver fast and reliable inspection and approval for safety relevantinstallations for electric installation, emergency lighting, fire alarm system, ventilation, lightningprotection, acoustic alarm systems, escalators, etc.

Nemko offers comprehensive services suited to cover your specific needs. We have a tailor-madeindustrial approach coupled with a solid project management model, serviced by encompassing anddevoted people around the Nemko globe.

Our services include pre-compliance, routine and acceptance testing as well as advisory services.


Protection of persons and property!


Defense industry

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The US Department of Defense determines the standards for the military industry. These standardshave broader and stricter requirements than commercial EMC due to the harsh environment and criticaloperational requirement for the products that fall within this scope. Project deadlines must be met whilemaintaining confidence in the compliance of your product.

When launching a new product, the approvals required for any country or region are governed by themarketed use of the product and technological requirements. Nemko offers comprehensive servicessuited to cover your specific needs. We have a tailor-made industrial approach coupled with a solidproject management model, serviced by encompassing and devoted people around the Nemko globe.



For your mission-critical products, trust Nemko!


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Thank you!

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Nemko Spa, Via del Carroccio 4, 20853 Biassono (MB) - Italy

Tel +39 039 2201201 Fax +39 039 2201221 email [email protected]

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