Thunderbird 2023 Presentation

About Thunderbird LLC • Founded by Kevin Prunsky as a way to invest in and actively manage domestic manufacturers businesses with long-term growth potential.

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What we look for:

• Companies that are a strategic fit • Industries with high barriers to entry

• Companies with high growth potential

Thunderbird provides active management, capital, and vision to expand businesses

Active Management • Weekly calls with plant management: SQDC • Employee incentive plan based on these metrics • Quarterly town-hall meetings to communicate vision • Transfer of technologies and best practices • Corporate shared service: Purchasing, Human Resources Facility Maintenance, IT, Accounting and Sales & Marketing

The Thunderbird Story • Limited liability company formed in 1999

• Capital from family ownership, not private equity.

• Seeking long-term investment in American manufacturers • Active Management for growth

Thunderbird currently operates nine manufacturing plants across the U.S. with a total consolidated footprint over 900,000 sq. ft.

Thunderbird Molding Elkhart Thunderbird Headquarters • Oak Brook, IL • 23 Employees

• Elkhart, IN • 32,400 total sq. ft.

• 69 Employees • Acquired May 2018 Thunderbird Molding Shelbyville

Thunderbird Molding Illinois • Elgin, IL • 38,000 total sq. ft.

• 49 Employees • Acquired May 2022

• Shelbyville, IN • 144,332 total sq. ft.

• 69 Employees • Acquired December 2017 Thunderbird Molding Greensboro

Thunderbird Metals North • Elk Grove Village, IL • 167,000 total sq. ft.

• 161 Employees • Acquired January 2010

• Greensboro, NC • 164,558 total sq. ft.

• 147 Employees • Acquired July 2022 Thunderbird Metals East

Thunderbird Metals South • New Albany, MS • 210,000 total sq. ft.

• 180 Employees • Acquired May 2015

• Graham, NC • 119,253 total sq. ft.

• 94 Employees • Acquired March 2021 Thunderbird Molding Clearwater

Impact Molding Metal Impact Headquarters

• Clearwater, FL • 34,610 total sq. ft.

• 25 Employees • Acquired October 2020

Thunderbird companies

The global choice for aluminum and steel impact extrusions that create near-net-shape parts that positively impact the success of your project.

Largest manufacturer of aluminum gas cylinders in the United States, supporting the needs of a wide range of markets around the globe.

Custom injection molding offering a coordinated blend of design, engineering, mold manufacturing, production, and service.

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• Thunderbird Metals North – Elk Grove IL. 167,000 sq.ft.

• Impact Extrusions (cold forgings) Aluminum • Up to 1800 tons (38 total presses) • High-bay 10 presses, 5 for shock bodies

• Machining 55 • In-house saw, lube & heat treat • ITAF 16949 / ITAR Shock Bodies

Automotive

Firearms

Medical

• Thunderbird Metals South – New Albany, MS 210,000 sq.ft.

• Impact Extrusions – Aluminum / Steel • Up to 3300 tons (16 total) • 6 presses for shock bodies (4 for extrude) • Machining 26 • In-house heat treat, Lube and Paint • ISO 9001 / IATF (4/21) / ITAR Med. Cylinders

Ind./ Rec. Cylinders

Munitions

Firearms

• Thunderbird Cylinders– Graham , NC 129,000 sq.ft.

• Impact Extrusions – Aluminum • Up to 4400 tons • 3 dedicated Hydro testing lines • Machining

• In-house heat treat, Lube and Paint • ISO 9001 / ITAR Med. Cylinders

Rec. Cylinders

Industrial Cylinders

Fire Cylinders

Beverage/CO2

Diversified Markets and Products • Aluminum High Pressure Cylinders – Oxygen, CO2, Industrial, Scuba, • Automotive – Driveshaft yokes, steering yokes, air conditioning components, airbag components, shock bodies • Military / Defense – Shotgun Receivers, A/R Receiver Tubes, Flare cases, mortar tubes, breach housings, missile components, ordnance • Aerospace – Aircraft instrument cases, switch housings, electrical connectors, filter housings, structural parts • Consumer Products – Computer enclosures, Respiratory equipment, battery containers, shock bodies, fuel bottles, • Agricultural Equipment – Accumulator housings, filter housings

Computer Enclosures

• Thunderbird Molding Shelbyville – Shelbyville IN. 150,000 sq.ft • Injection Molding • 165- 950 ton – 20 Presses • Clear plastic, drinkware • Digital print • ISO 9001 / UL Certified / ITAR

Drinkware

Digital Print

Contract Manufacturing

NEXT Promotions

• Thunderbird Molding Elkhart – Elkhart IN. 30,000 sq.ft.

• Injection Molding and Assembly • 85-500 ton - 15 presses • 2-shot / Insert & Overmolding • In-house mold maintenance & build • ISO 9001 / ITAR / UL Certified Agriculture

Med/Elec. Devices

Automotive

Kruis Mold

• Thunderbird Molding Clearwater – Clearwater FL. 50,000 sq.ft.

• Injection Molding • 25 – 440 Ton 15 presses • Insert & overmolding, small part assembly • Mold maintenance

• ISO 9001 / ITAR /FFL

Defense Projectiles

Industrial

Firearms

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Thunderbird Molding Illinois – Elgin IL. 38,000 sq.ft

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30 - 400 ton - 23 presses

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Precision Injection Molding

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Short Run capability

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ISO 9001

Molding Services Injection Molding

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In-Mold Decorating (IMD) High Volume Molding

Multi-Material Molding Insert Molding Digital Printing

Welding CNC Machining Heat Staking Sonic Welding Assembly & Testing

Our customers