FRP products for railway infrastructures 20th Feb. 2015

ZAGREB, 20th February 2015

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURES In cooperation with

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl TODAY’S PROGRAMME  9.30 – 11.00 PRESENTATION  11.00-11.15 COFFEE BREAK  11.15 – 13.15 ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl PRESENTATION SUMMARY 1.

MM srl HIGHLIGHTS

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FRP - FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER : THE MATERIAL, ITS PROPERTIES, ITS MANUFACTURING

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FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFASTRUCTURES

MM srl HIGHLIGHTS

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl MM Highlights - Location •

The company is based in Udine , in a strategic position for the central and eastern Europe market.

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl MM Highlights - History ®

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The first company in Europe to produce FRP gratings and leader since 1977

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl MM Highlights - Facilities ®

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Grown steadily over the years in its size: at the moment the company operates in two facilities in a total area of 13,000 m² and 35 employs

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl MM Highlights - Market ®

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The Company is one of the largest players in the European FRP industries.

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The Company exports worldwide both products and its own technology.

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl MM Highlights - Products ®

MM® Company provides its customers with:  MOLDED GRATINGS  POLTRUDED PROFILES

 LAMINATED SHEET  THREADED BARS  ACCESSORIES  EN124 MANHOLES

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl MM Highlights - Services ®

The company provides specific solutions to its customers by offering value-added services, such as:

• technical advice • corrosion studies • structural calculation and technical drawings for composite solutions • feasibility studies for new fiberglass FRP products • cutting, shaping, finishing of gratings and profiles • preassembly of structures • shipment on site • on-site survays and installation supervision

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl MM Highlights - Quality ®

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Company with quality system ISO 9001 in place since the 80's Design and manufacture of gratings, structures, enclosures, manholes, channel covering in fiberglass reinforced plastic (Sector EA : 14) Certificate: CERT-06854-2000-AQ-VEN-SINCERT

Initial Certificate date: 05/09/2000

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl MM Highlights – Market Fields ®

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Waste water treatment plants Electrical energy production-transformation-distribution Chemical and pharmaceutical industries Food industries Mining Galvanic plants Naval industries Off-shore Urban and architectural design Railway infrastructures

…and many more

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl MM Highlights – A few well-knows customers ®

FIAT (automotive) ENICHEM, SOLVAY, CAFFARO (chemical) DANONE, SIDEL (food) ENEL, Terna, Green Power, Endesa Italia (Energy) Trenitalia, Consorzio TAV, Thermit (Railway lines) Alstom, Fisia Italimpianti (industry) Snam (petrolchemical) Fincantieri-STX (naval) National Institute of Physics, Sincrotrone in Trieste, Atomic Energy Research Center Laser Megajoule France (Nuclear) Maltauro (construction company) SPIG International (ecology)

FRP FIBERGLASS REINFORCED POLYMER

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl WHAT’S FRP? Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer Also known as GRP (Glass fiber Reinforced Polymer)

Composite material made of: 1. Matrix: Polyester Resin ->Chemical resistance 2. Fibers: Glassfibers -> Mechanical resistance 3. Additives: inorganic fillers without halogens -> Other properties (Colour, Self-estinguishing behaviour, Electrical Conducivity, Fumes emissions)

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl FRP PROPERTIES compared to STEEL PROPERTIES WEIGHT ELASTIC MODULUS KIND OF MATERIAL BEHAVIOUR

1,40 Kg/cdm 12250 MPa Orthotropic Elasto-Fragile

7,85 Kg/cdm 210000 Mpa Homogeneous Elasto-Plastic

ELECTRICAL

Insulator

Conductor

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl FRP GRATINGS MANUFACTURING PROCESS RTM (Resin Transfer Mould Technology )

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS IN GRATINGS MANUFACTURING BY MM Only company to produce adopting the system of "closed mold“ called RTM Production process of pre-tensioning system for the proper fiber disposition

System curing at controlled temperature

High quality material finishing treatment with.

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl FRP PROFILES MANUFACTURING PROCESS PULTRUSION

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl PRICE COMPARISON Considering an estimated lifespan of 20 years, FRP solution price is lower than carbon steel and half of stainless steel.

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURES

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl Company ADVANTAGES OF FRP USE IN RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURES – 1/6

FRP products have MAXIMUM ELECTRICAL INSULATION according to the EN 61340–2-3 and IEC 61340-4-5 norms in force

You don’t need grounding You don’t need even to take into account the risk of electrocution (no need of any inspection)

Lower installation cost and management cost

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl Company ADVANTAGES OF FRP USE IN RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURES – 2/6

FRP Products are resistant to: humidity low temperatures and temperature leaps UV rays corrosion

Are durable and maintence free for 10 to 20 years

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl Company ADVANTAGES OF FRP USE IN RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURES – 3/6

FRP products are Light weight (75% lighter than steel) and with an higher strength-to-weight ratio

Lower transport cost Easy to handle Easy to install

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl Company ADVANTAGES OF FRP USE IN RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURES – 4/6

FRP products are easy to process (cut, drill, shape, paint) in the shop and in the construction yard without any special tool

Flexible solution in the yard Lower investments in tools

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl Company ADVANTAGES OF FRP USE IN RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURES – 5/6

FRP gratings are classified as slip resistance class from R10-V4 to R13-V10 in accordance with DIN 51130 norm

Suitable for a safe pedestrian traffic FRP gratings are suitable for vehicles traffic according to BS 7976-2 norm.

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl Company ADVANTAGES OF FRP USE IN RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURES – 6/6

FRP gratings and profiles are self-estinguishing classified as Bfl-s1 (EN 13501-1) No fire propagation Upon request other fire reaction levels can be ensure: A2-s1 (EN 13501-1) M1 F1 or M1 F0 (NF P 92-507 and AFNOR NF F 16-101)

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl Company OTHER GOOD PROPERTIES OF FRP PRODUCTS • NO SOFTENING TO MEDIUM/HIGH TEMPERATURES • MINIMAL THERMAL EXPANSION

• DOES NOT RELEASE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl APPROVAL FOR FRP GRATINGS SUPPLY TO DB – OBTAINED BY EBA ( GERMAN FEDERAL RAILWAY AUTHORITY) Tests has been run by SKZ –Laboratory in Würzburg.

In Accordance to norms: DIN 24537-3 and DIN 18820 Product identification code: 21.53-21izbia/018-2101#02-(035/13-Zull)

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl QUESTIONS?

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl APPLICATIONS

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Railway stations Along the line Galleries Electrical substations Maintenance shops Washing stations Train depots

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 1/ELECTRICAL CABLE CONDUITS AND PITS COVERS Italian train station

Covered SCH38/30 Isophthalic Fire Retardant grating with handles

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl

Covered SCH38/30 Isophthalic Fire Retardant gratings

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 2/RAINWATER CHANNELS COVERS French railway line

Covered SCH52/30 Isophthalic Fire Retardant grating

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 3/ACCESS STAIRWAYS AND PARAPETS FOR SWITCHBOARDS AND SIGNALS

Lateral fixing parapet and sloped stairway made of C150 profile

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 4/OVERPASS ELECTRICAL INSULATION Italian overpass

Intradox overpass eletrical insulation made by double covered FRP grating

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 5/WASHING STATION - 1 Ukraine

Flooring made of SCH38/30 meniscus surface grating

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 6/WASHING STATION - 2 Wien ÖBB Station

Flooring made of SCH38/30 meniscus surface grating

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 7/MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP Napoli (Italy) workshop

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 8/PEDESTRIAN LEVEL CROSSING - 1

Trieste- Venice railway line – Anti-heel grating Type SCH12/30

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 9/PEDESTRIAN LEVEL CROSSING - 2

Porta Garibaldi Train Station (Milano) – Anti-heel grating SCH12/30

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl

Porta Garibaldi Train Station (Milano)

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 10/CABLE TRAYS - 1

Austria - ÖBB

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 11/CABLE TRAYS - 2

Austria - ÖBB

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 12/STAIRWAY FOR ACCESS TO EMBANKMENTS - 1

High speed railway line Milano-Napoli

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl

High speed railway line Milano-Napoli

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 12/STAIRWAY FOR ACCESS TO EMBANKMENTS - 2

High speed railway line Milano-Napoli

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 13/STAIRWAY FOR ACCESS TO EMBANKMENTS - 3

High speed railway line Milano-Napoli

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 14/STAIRWAY FOR ACCESS TO EMBANKMENTS - 4

High speed railway line Milano-Napoli

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 15/DOUBLE WING GATE

Pontebba (UD) depot

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 16/ALONG THE LINE FENCE - 1 Railway line near Udine Type 9 fence with SCH60/25 grating

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 17/ALONG THE LINE SPECIAL FENCE - 2

Railway line near Milano - Special fence with same mesh as steel exsisting one

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 18/DIELECTRIC BARRIERS

Railway line near Udine - Dielectric protection of Telecomunications cabin

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl 19/TEMPORARY FENCE ON HIGH SPEED RAILWAY LINE

High speed line Milano-Napoli – Fence made of FRP profiles

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl

Calatrava Reggio Emilia station – they‘ve left the temporary fence!

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl

QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS, COMMENTS?

FRP PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE MM srl

THANK YOU for YOUR ATTENTION

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