GroupPresentation2024

SHOULDER TO SHOULDER FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Presentation of Elcowire Group

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WELCOME TO ELCOWIRE GROUP

We are a dynamic international group with strong attention to our customers’ needs.

We work directly with you, providing excellent customer support, the highest quality products, reliability, a focus on detail and a close-knit technical partnership.

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Manufacturing: HETTSTEDT, GERMANY

Manufacturing & head office: HELSINGBORG, SWEDEN

400 Team members

40+

Markets worldwide

1.4

Billion Euro annual turnover

200+

Years of experience

300.000

Tons of cathodes processing capacity yearly

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THE PROCESS

Elcowire operations

Mining

Our customers

Electrification Material Recycled

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Transportation

SOMETIMES INVISIBLE, YET ALWAYS PRESENT

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HELSINGBORG CONTINOUS MOVEMENT FOR OVER 200 YEARS

1799 Count Eric Ruuth established a foundry in central Helsingborg • 1800 First cast of iron • 1920 Division of Elektromekano • 1953 Independent company Elektrokoppar;

Our history of innovations, high-quality products, reliability and attention to details have taken us to where we are today. Now we have channelled all of our combined knowledge and offerings into one unified entity – The Elcowire Group

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HETTSTEDT 1909 start of the wire rod and drawn wire production • 1990 rail operations founded as Joint Venture between Walzwerk Hettstedt and Felten & Guillaume Cologne as HFB GmbH, later integrated in to NKT Cables (2009)

• 75% ASEA, 25% Ericsson

• 1995 privatisation, plant operating as MKM Mansfelder Kupfer- und Messing GmbH

• 2007 aquired by Liljedahl Group

• 2019 NKT Rail Business acquired by Elcowire Group • 2019 MKM aquired by KME • 2022 Elcowire acquired KME’s wire business

VISION ”Together with all our stakeholders; our employees, our customers, our suppliers, our owner and our partners, we want to contribute to a sustainable society which is based on our history, know-how and passion.”

WHAT IT MEANS TO US: •

We work in close dialogue and cooperation with all our stakeholders and enable them to contribute to sustainability in all matters.

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We share our common strategy and objectives.

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We develop long-term relationships.

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We strive for all our stakeholders to be promotors.

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We contribute to zero CO 2 footprint.

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PAUL GUSTAVSSON CEO

MISSION ”One of the leading suppliers in Europe of products and services based on wire rod for the electrical and infrastructure industry with copper and aluminium solutions. By challenging ourselves and continuously improving our processes, we provide solutions for a sustainable world.”

WHAT IT MEANS TO US: •

We develop sustainable solutions and processes.

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We prioritize quality and service.

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We are accountable for what we do and keep our promises.

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We share and use best practices.

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We work as a team.

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RESPONSIBILITY

RESPECT

OUR VALUES

RESPONSIBILITY We build on and nurture long-term relationships and we act responsibly towards customers, co-workers, partners, our owner and society.

RESPECT We listen to and show consideration for one another. We recognise each other’s differences.

TRUST

PASSION

TRUST We are committed and dedicated to fulfilling our promises. We act in a trustworthy and reliable manner.

PASSION Our customers’ success is our passion. It is our priority to meet the needs and challenges of our customers.

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OUR STRATEGY & COMMITMENTS

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SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS •

JOHAN SKYLLERSTEDT PLANT MANAGER, HELSINGBORG

ANIKA HÜTTNER PRODUCTION MANAGER, HETTSTEDT

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CARSTEN HOHMANN PLANT MANAGER, HETTSTEDT

We are working on understanding the origins of the CO 2 footprint, monitoring the KPI’s connected and optimising processes for sustainable productions.

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A long term sustainability agenda is being developed to meet future emission target.

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A part of sustainability in operations is to look after our employees, which we do by focusing on health and safety and a continuously improved work environment.

SUSTAINABLE RELATIONS •

FREDRIK ADLERCREUTZ HEAD OF BUSINESS UNIT ROD

MIKAEL JOHANSSON HEAD OF BUSINESS UNIT HIGH VOLTAGE AND SPECIALS

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carbon products.

CHRISTOPH BUSCH HEAD OF BUSINESS UNIT WIRE & STRANDS

JAN SIEBERT HEAD OF BUSINESS UNIT RAIL

Sustainable relations with our various stakeholders are vital for our journey towards an increased share of Low-

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With Respect and Responsibility for our planet its with pride we offer products with the lowest CO 2 footprint on the market.

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Today we have lowered the CO 2 emissions vs. the global average with approx. 48.000 ton of CO 2 per year, tomorrow even more.

SUSTAINABLE HR CULTURE

LISA MATTSSON HEAD OF HR, HELSINGBORG

MELISSA KOMMAS HEAD OF HR, HETTSTEDT

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Respectful and appreciative corporate culture, familiar working environment and quick decision-making processes.

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Participation in exciting development processes.

Flexible working hours, mobile working.

Individual training and further education opportunities.

Other employee well-being factors, such

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as company health management, promotion of growth mindset, team events, etc.

NAMES

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

LILIAN HEGG CFO

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Bring continuous added value to our owners and stakeholders to enable us to reinvest and grow on the European market.

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Building Trust in our abilities to plan and execute in line with our commitments.

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Each and every individual's contribution matters. A team is substantially stronger than the sum of the individuals.

SUSTAINABLE METALS •

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• STEPHAN HANEL HEAD OF METAL MANAGEMENT

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Choosing suppliers with energy-efficient mining and production processes helps to minimize the carbon footprint of Elcowire’s products.

Prioritizing the use of recycled metals in procurement reduces the demand for new mining activities, conserving natural resources and reducing energy consumption.

Working along a sustainable procurement strategy for metals involves selecting suppliers who adhere to ethical mining and extraction practices, thus minimizing environmental and social impacts.

OPERATIONS HELSINGBORG We specialise in producing wire rod with high surface quality suitable for extruded products.

In addition we produce: • Casting & Rolling • Extrusion • High voltage cable conductors • Strips • Channel wires • Profile wires • Alloyed profiles

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OPERATIONS HETTSTEDT We specialise in producing wire rod and drawn wire products for a wide range of various applications as conductor in cables and other applications: • Casting & Rolling • Drawing and Stranding • Contact wires • Messenger wires • •

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Dropper wires Earthing wires

OUR BUSINESS UNITS, OVERVIEW

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OUR BUSINESS UNITS

BU ROD

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BU WIRE & STRANDS

BU HIGH VOLTAGE

BU RAIL

BU SPECIALS

BUSINESS UNIT ROD

THE RIGHT PRODUCT, JUST IN TIME

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Annual production capacity of 300 000 tons of pure and silver, tin and magnesium alloyed copper wire rod.

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Elcowire is one of the largest manufacturers in Europe with continuous cast and upcast in rod dimensions 8–30 mm.

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Wire rod is also, internally, processed into drawn and stranded wires, or extruded into rectangular wires and profiles.

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Secured supply chain with production plants in both Sweden/Helsingborg, and Germany/Hettstedt.

BUSINESS UNIT ROD

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Strong focus on sustainability, from cradle to gate.

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Option of 100% recycled rod.

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A range of rod qualities suitable for different applications and requirements.

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Low carbon copper rod assist/support/enable reaching a lower CO 2 footprint.

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High precision copper alloys, Mg, Sn and Ag.

OUR STRENGTHS

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BUSINESS UNIT WIRE & STRANDS

HOT WIRED FOR THE FUTURE

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Our drawn wire products cover a diameter range between 8 mm and 0,05 mm. They are made from Elcowire continuous cast wire rod.

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We manufacture our wires in compliance with European and international standards. If required we can guarantee certain properties in compliance with specifications defined by our customers.

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Electrolytic, oxygen-free and microalloyed highly conductive copper with a copper content of more than 99,95%, with bare or tin plated surface possible.

BUSINESS UNIT WIRE & STRANDS

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We focus on giving our products valueadding depth in order to meet your demands.

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We offer a maximum diversity of products and dimension made to customer’s specifications. A comprehensive advice and support concerning product developments and product optimisations.

OUR STRENGTHS

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BUSINESS UNIT HIGH VOLTAGE

FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND DECARBONISED FUTURE

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Option of 100% recycled conductor material (copper).

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We offer our extensive knowledge and products primarily to manufactures of high voltage and extra high voltage cables.

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Our conductor materials are being used in cables for interconnections, off shore wind parks, underground power links and other applications.

BUSINESS UNIT HIGH VOLTAGE

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Long/vast experience with conductor material for High Voltage Cables.

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Capabilities for Copper and Aluminium conductors in various shapes and sizes.

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Customized logistics and packaging arrangements for efficient and sustainable transports.

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Low carbon copper profiles enable substantial CO 2 savings in “Green projects”.

OUR STRENGTHS

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BUSINESS UNIT RAIL

HIGHEST RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

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Our contact wires, messenger wires, dropper wires and earthing wires are in commercial service around the world.

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We ensure safe and reliable travelling in intercity, high speed, sub-urban and urban track and road systems.

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Our product range supports operators to reduce CO 2 emissions and energy consumption.

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Just-in-time delivery and specialist services complete our portfolio.

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Advanced alloys like Valthermo and Valcond improve the performance of overhead contact line systems.

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CO 2 emissions and energy consumption are reduced supporting customers to fulfill climate targets.

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Our sustainability starts with Low Carbon Copper generated by improved process technology.

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Delivered products are 100% tested according to standards and specifications.

OUR STRENGTHS

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BUSINESS UNIT SPECIALS

HIGHEST RELIABILITY AND AVAILABILITY

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Elcowire Specials is a leading provider of drawn and extruded profiles used in various applications for energy transmission.

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We are supporting our customers to build up the renewable energy transmission systems.

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Providing soft copper and aluminium bars in endless length for the production of rivets and fasteners used across architecture, infrastructure, constructions and electrical systems.

BUSINESS UNIT SPECIALS

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Developing and delivering various shapes, sizes and variants of extruded and drawn profiles.

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Provide endless lengths made of soft extruded and drawn copper, and copper alloyed materials.

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Our product offer composes both of a standard set of products as well as custom made designs, dimensions and materials.

OUR STRENGTHS

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OUR SUSTAINABILITY

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LOW-CARBON COPPER & RECYCLED COPPER: Less than half of the global average CO2

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T O WA R D S A S U S TA I N A B L E F U T U R E

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LOW-CARBON COPPER IN SHORT • Less than half of the global average CO 2 emissions for standard copper • Quoted by ICA (The international copper association) • Validated process scope 1–3 • Verified by third party IVL (Swedish

LOW-CARBON COPPER PRODUCTS

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Environmental Research Institute) • Calculations in accordance with the GHG Protocol • Setting a new standard

CO 2 SOURCES CHEMICALS & WASTE

TRANSPORTATIONS

1%

1% SC

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MATERIAL (CATHODES)

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ENERGY

96%

2% S

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ELCOWIRE VS BENCHMARK

16.7 kg CO2 /kg Aluminium

Elcowire Copper products benchmarked against global average and aluminium regarding CO2 emissions (kg CO2/kg copper)

3.6 kg CO2 /kg Copper

Copper Rod global average (a) a) b) c)

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max 3.5 kg CO2 /kg Copper

Elcowire Standard Copper Rod (b)

max 1.7 kg CO2 /kg Copper

max 1.7 kg CO2 /kg Copper

Elcowire Lowcarbon Copper Rod (b)

Elcowire Recycled Copper Rod (b)

ICA International Copper Association Elcowire LCA calculations ASI Aluminium Stewardship Initiative

Aluminium Rod global average (c)

OUR APPROACH

CO2 Scope 2

Scope 1

INDIRECT

DIRECT

Purchased goods & services

Scope 3

Scope 3

INDIRECT

INDIRECT

Capital goods Purchases electricity, steam, heating & cooling for own use

Fuel & energy related activities

Leased assets

Company facilities

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The reduced CO 2 emissIons from Low-carbon Copper have been confirmed through various validation processes.

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The reporting protocol that was used for verification is the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG) – Product Life Cycle Accounting and

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Reporting Standard. The products were also validated and reviewed against the general principles in ISO 14064-3 Standard (Greenhouse Gases – Part 3: Specification with Guidance for the Validation and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Assertions)

Investments

Transportation & distribution

Franchises Transportation & distribution Waste generated in operations

Employee commuting Business travel

Upstream activites

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Company vehicles

Processing of sold products

Leased assets Use of sold products

End-of- life treatment of sold products

Downstream activites

MASS BALANCE CALCULATIONS

Cathodes

Furnace

– Mass Balance Approach

100% Recycled Copper Products Low-carbon Copper Products

Standard Copper Products = 100% Recycled Copper

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= Low-carbon Copper

= Standard Copper

CIRCULARITY AT ELCOWIRE

End-of-Life materials sent back to smelters to be refined in several process steps

End-of-Life copper sent back to Elcowire to be recycled.

Process scrap from customers recycled at Elcowire

Metals are extracted with lowest possible impact from suppliers’ mines Internal metal scrap is reused

Mines

Suppliers (smelters) – Cathode (raw material) manufacturing

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Elcowire – Wire, rod and conductor material manufacturing

Customers – Cable and other copper-based solutions manufacturing

End-of-Life – At the material end of life there are several possibilities for the material to get a new life

FRONT RUNNERS Elcowire meets the soaring demand for Low-carbon Copper solutions together with best-in-class clients and customers.

SIEMENS ENERGY/ASTA

”The market calls for circularity, such as in recycled copper”

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NKT

”Reduced footprint with more than 23 000 tons of CO2”

DONCASTER CABLES

”Significant way towards society’s goal of zero emissions by 2050”

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