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For the past 25 years, USA SHADE & Fabric Structures has been the proven leader in fabric structure design and technology. We have achieved this through an unyielding commitment to innovation and excellence and are dedicated to remaining a ground breaking, cutting-edge company for many years to come.

As a vertically integrated business, we offer our clients the comprehensive resources that lead to successful projects and lasting partnerships. From design development to engineering, manufacturing, project management, and construction, we are the single source for your shade and fabric structure solutions. We consistently outperform our competitors because our employees are the best trained, most experienced and well-equipped professionals in the industry.

We design and build our products with people first in mind, the simple concept that our company was founded upon. I invite you to enjoy the photographs and information on the following pages that illustrate our commitment to the highest standards of creativity, integrity, quality and service in all aspects of our business. The brands of USA SHADE & Fabric Structures are the leaders, the innovators, and the ones to trust.

John Saunders President USA SHADE & Fabric Structures

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Screen the Sun, Keep the Fun!

Yo u r C o m p l e t e Hail & Sun Solution

Shade Solutions for Everything Under the Sun!

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″WE THINK OF OURSELVES FIRST AS A VALUABLE MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY ″

Very few products help save lives, add color and vibrancy to the local landscape, and are fun all at the same time. Yet that is exactly what our Shade Structures products do! We have successfully completed numerous projects for schools and daycare centers, parks and recreation areas, community facilities and many other locations where children are especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of the sun. Our modular, custom, and DSA Approved structures provide shade, facilitate cooler temperatures, assist in the prevention of sun burn, heat stroke and skin cancer while extending the life of school and recreational equipment. Our "UV Man" logo symbolizes our commitment to safety and fun in the sun. Shade Structures: Screen the Sun, Keep the Fun!

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″WE HAVE BUILT OUR REPUTATION UPON OUR COMMITMENT TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF QUALITY IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR BUSINESS″

Our Sun Ports brand has been designing and manufacturing the highest quality fabric structures in the industry since being founded in the early 1990's. We have successfully completed projects nationwide in an unparalleled diversity of market segments – everything from Amphitheaters to Zoos. The Sun Ports staff maintains an enthusiastic dedication to total service. We recognize that every project is unique and every client is a valued partner. As we have grown, so have our ideas, innovations and capabilities. Our modular structures provide durable, cost-effective shade and weather protection while our custom structures can provide a striking transformation to any outdoor area. With design and manufacturing capabilities second to none, Sun Ports will continue to lead the way for years to come.

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″WE CAN CREATE A VIRTUAL OUTDOOR SHOWROOM WHILE PROVIDING THE ULTIMATE IN MASS PARKING PROTECTION″

Our Vehicle Protection Structures (VPS) brand was created in response to the automotive industry's need for a company that could provide reliable hail protection for their valuable vehicle fleets. Our structures can assist in preventing millions of dollars in vehicle damage from extreme weather conditions. VPS clients often offset their initial investment by realizing significant reductions in their risk insurance premiums which can lead to enhanced revenues.

VPS has the capacity, expertise and experience to meet the needs of any vehicle dealership or storage lot. Many VPS projects feature custom designs that provide exciting branding opportunities while adding significant visual appeal.

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Aurora

USA SHADE’s Designer Series is our unique line of specially selected fabric canopies that use modern technology and materials to upgrade the design and functionality of traditional canopy forms. They have emerged as one of the most cost-effective shading solutions in the construction industry. The structures come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials (PVC, HDPE, PTFE) and can be designed and engineered to comply with specific building code and location requirements. With our 3D/CAD design software and manufacturing capabilities, we can link multiple units together or make them with one continuous membrane. Another significant advantage to our Designer Series is that they can be made and delivered in 10 to 12 weeks! With comprehensive foundation design and installation services available, let us know how we can help bring your design concepts into successful reality!

Pegasus

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Eclipse

DESIGNER SERIES Solana

Solstice

Twilite

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The USA SHADE Design Development Department (DDD) was created to elevate the level of service to our clients by utilizing the most sophisticated 3D/CAD rendering and animation software available.

This comprehensive visualization capability enables clients to better understand our company’s proposed solution to their requirements.

The DDD complements our progressive approach to innovation and creativity. Our design team is composed of Industrial Designers and Architects who understand the fundamentals of shape, form and function; their creativity and technical ability enable the client to gain a unique insight into a 3D version of a concept suitable for construction. The animation represented in CAD format typically represents the actual and final product and is the starting point for converting the concept into reality. DDD also plays a significant role in preparing a 3D model of a structure for engineering analysis. The model enables our Sales Engineering Department to do a preliminary engineering analysis and determine if the structure is stable, whether the membrane is shaped correctly, and if it is over-stressed or in a position to pond. Lastly, it provides our Estimating Department with sufficient information on the sizing and weight of the elements which in turn leads to a cost-effective estimate in our proposal. The USA SHADE Design Development Department differentiates us from our competitors by giving our company the edge and our clients the advantage.

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The USA SHADE Project Design & Engineering Department begins by establishing the required centerline geometry of the structure and modeling it in 3D using highly specialized software to define a final equilibrium shape that meets the requirements of the client. The equilibrium shape is then analyzed under various loading conditions to determine the steel, cable and fabric requirements. The results of the computer modeling and analysis are transformed in the graphical design stages of the project into an accurate extruded 3D model complete with actual steel and cable sizes and connections. The design drawings are then developed from the 3D model and submitted to the client for review and approval. Engineering calculations are also included in the submittal to the client. Upon approval of the design drawings and engineering calculations, the fabric shape is then patterned. "Patterning" is the art of representing three dimensional shapes by connecting a series of flat, two dimensional templates into one fabric assembly. The size and shape of the panels are determined by the Engineer using specialized software and provided to our Fabrication staff for cutting and assembling. Steel shop drawings are then completed by our Steel Fabricators and reviewed by the Project Engineer and Designer prior to commencing with the actual manufacturing of the steel components. Some of the more complex projects require installation engineering and input before the construction process begins and may include things such as specialized hydraulic tensioning components, rigging design, and sequencing plans.

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The Project Management Department of USA SHADE was created to handle the ever increasing size and value of our many projects. Project Management utilizes customized organizational software to ensure that all our projects are completed in the most cost-effective, timely and efficient manner. We strive to meet or exceed expectations with every client and on every project. Once a project has been sold and handed over to the Proposal Manager, Project Management is then responsible for taking control of all aspects of the job. Project Managers create

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schedules, handle submittals and approvals, maintain comprehensive communications logs, and manage costs and logistics, all in order to see the project through to successful completion. By taking ownership of the job, our Project Managers are able to guide the job through all critical phases to create a project that our customers regard as being the finest available anywhere in the world. As we continue to design and build more imaginative and innovative projects, Project Management will continue to grow and bring great ideas into reality.

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At USA SHADE, we recognize that the structural integrity and quality of our products are critical to the long term success of our business. Our 120,000 square foot steel fabrication plant in Dallas is certified by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) board as meeting, or exceeding, the highest standards in the steel fabrication industry. The plant has been custom designed and is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery including robotic welding, computerized roll benders, custom swagers, massive sand blast booths and powder coat ovens and booths. We use specialized tools and equipment to cut raw steel and fabricate all of our plates. Our welders are all American Welding Society (AWS) certified and we employ a full time certified welding inspector to ensure that we always meet our internal and external quality standards. All raw materials are of the highest quality available and we require mill certificates from all of our suppliers. The plant is managed by an experienced team that focuses on quality, safety and delivery. This team of fabrication professionals is unmatched in our industry and consistently produces structures that exceed our customer's quality and delivery expectations.

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At the core of all of our modular and custom structures are the fabrics that we utilize to create some of the most architecturally innovative and aesthetically appealing fabric structures in the world. We use the best materials available including Vinyl Coated Polyester (PVC), Teflon® Coated Fiberglass (PTFE) and HDPE, a high density Polyethylene mesh which can block out up to 96% of the sun's harmful UV rays.

The fabrics are selected to meet the specific project requirements as well as our clients' individual needs and desires. We offer a variety of materials with varying degrees of translucency, light reflectivity, UV and weather protection, and non-combustibility. Certain fabrics offer self cleaning surfaces and all are easily maintained to preserve their appearance and ensure a long life. Our structures are fabricated utilizing the strongest and most durable seams applicable to the individual fabric which includes heat sealing, radio frequency (RF) sealing and sewn seams utilizing GORE® Tenara™ PTFE thread. Our fabric patterning, sewing and cutting crews utilize the most advanced computer controlled cutting technology available which provides precision load analysis and tight tolerance.

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The modular and custom fabric shade structures that we design and build at USA SHADE require experts in specialty construction in order to achieve the ultimate results. We offer the most experienced, well-trained and dedicated construction professionals available in our industry. With construction crews operating from coast to coast, we have built thousands of successful projects which have resulted in lasting partnerships with our customers. We have highly skilled and certified rope access workers for our larger scale projects and are compliant with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and registered with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) program which attests to our high level of safety and professionalism. We do very little outsourcing and our construction teams have many years of experience in proper foundation and footing construction, steel erection and fabric installation. USA SHADE offers the ultimate in quality construction with projects built by the best and built to last.

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USA SHADE & Fabric Structures is a registered trade name of Shade Structures, Inc. Call 800-966-5005 or visit us at www.usa-shade.com for more information.

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