MoNews | December 2023

DECEMBER 2023

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INSTALLATION OF THE MONTH: HARMONIA WORLD PRODUCT FEATURED • • •

GROW&ROLL GROWRAK 4D WIDESPAN

Harmonia World is a cannabis producer offering a high-end and diverse product that meets the needs of consumers, taking advantage of advanced technology and a highly efficient cultivation process.

The range of products offered by Harmonia World is aimed at both the recreational and retail markets for medical purposes.

INDUSTRY SPARK "Industry Spark" is your dynamic dose of inspiration and market intelligence, finely tuned to boost your knowledge and ignite your sales strategies and uncover fresh business opportunities.

THIS MONTH SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON THE ENERGY SECTOR.

SPACE-SAVING SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY SECTOR STORAGE CHALLENGES The energy sector finds itself under mounting pressure to embrace sustainable practices and minimize its environmental footprint. A strategic avenue to achieve this imperative is the optimization of facility space and resource conservation.

Enter high-density storage solutions, which offer a promising pathway for energy companies to advance these objectives. Why? Because they work by expanding storage capacity while concurrently reducing energy usage.

Projections indicate that by 2050, global installed energy storage capacity is set to bolster approximately 30% of global renewable energy capacity, signifying a colossal 75-fold increase from 2020 levels.

Montel solutions can emerge as an environmental ally for the energy sector, presenting a compelling solution to address the industry critical challenges. With our custom solutions, the sector stands to significantly reduce its environmental impact on their bottom line but also contribute meaningfully to the global fight against climate change. Montel stands as a pivotal tool for the energy sector in its journey towards sustainability, enhancing storage capacity and simultaneously reducing energy consumption.

READ The Breakout Industry Set to Grow 40X Article

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT BULK & ROLL

Montel’s BULK&ROLL mobile system has been developed for general storage applications of light to medium loads of bulky items. Its light-weight, rust-resistance, reliability and simple design allows for easy installation ,use and maintenance.

FEATURES • • • • • •

Aluminum Rails Glass-Filled Nylon Durable Wheels Stainless Steel Ball Bearings Stainless Steel Wheel Shafts Sleek Wheel Channels No Side Member

• • • • •

Painted and Sealed Drive Tubes Mechanical Handle Confined Chain Mechanism Stainless Steel Hardware 4D Wide Span Light-Duty Racking

BENEFITS • The aluminum rail is easy to install, to clean and will not rust.

• The wheels are made of glass-filled nylon which offers excellent weight capacity, is rust free and significantly lighter than steel. They are resistant to most chemicals, solvents, gases, acids and steam cleaning, do not absorb water and are made from recyclable and environmentally friendly material.

• All bearings are made of stainless steel for superior longevity.

• All wheel shafts are made of stainless steel for exceptional corrosion resistance.

• Wheel channels are designed to be as simple as possible to optimize reliability and reduce maintenance and rust formation. They are made of powder coated steel.

• No cumbersome side members in the way when you are working in the system for increased reach.

• Drive tubes are sealed at each end to prevent rust formation.

• The handle gives a comfortable carriage operation and the aisle safety push-button protects users by preventing the system from moving while the aisles are occupied.

• All chain mechanisms are confined to increase operation safety by hiding moving parts.

• All hardware is made of stainless steel for exceptional corrosion resistance.

• The 4D Wide Span Light-Duty racking is specifically suited for the required capacity and available with wire mesh decking. All powder coated.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT BULK&ROLL RECENT INSTALLATIONS

EASY TO INSTALL LIGHTWEIGHT TIRE STORAGE EASY TO USE HONDA TROIS-RIVIÈRES EASY MAINTENANCE AMD: GROUPE SOMR, QC, CANADA

BULK STORAGE

GOLF BAGS STORAGE

SPORTS EXPERTS TROIS-RIVIÈRES AMD: GROUPE SOMR, QC, CANADA

RIVERSIDE COUNTRY CLUB AMD: TABUFILE, NB, CANADA

AMD UPDATES TOTAL GENERATED OPPORTUNITIES DECEMBER

MONTEL: AMD:

116 RECORDS 72 RECORDS

VISIT FROM MEXICO! Montel had a very special visitor on Wednesday, December 13. Our Mexican AMD, M&I Solutions, was visiting with their customer, the Institut National de Beaux-Arts Littéraires (INBAL). The directors of the institute came to visit our plant as part of the process of obtaining the Chapultepec project.

Chapultepec Castle, Museum in Mexico City

COMPANY UPDATES SALES/DISTRIBUTION NEW AMD IN ONTARIO Equipment World Equipment World Inc. commenced operation in 1973 with the belief there was a need for a local source specializing in material handling, storage and packaging systems. Specializing in material handling, storage, and packaging systems with a strong commitment to provide high-quality service to markets in need of practical solutions. https://www.libraryinteriorsoftexas.com/

MEETING FOR QUEBEC INSTALLERS A meeting for Quebec installers was held on Monday, November 20. We welcomed 8 visitors to the conference room of the Montmagny Library, for a total of 15 people, including the Montel team. The day was very enjoyable and full of information that will enable the Quality team to make significant updates and improvements that will have a direct impact on the installers who work hard to build Montel products proudly, day after day.

UPDATE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES IN MONET As the year comes to a close, we would like to remind you that it’s an excellent time to update your project status, closing dates, and other relevant information in our MoNet. This information will help us plan better and serve you more efficiently.

We appreciate your cooperation.

COMPANY UPDATES HUMAN RESOURCES CHRISTMAS PARTY AT MONTEL The Christmas party for all Montel employees was held on December 15. The 2023 edition was eagerly awaited, with a return to the hall, a buffet formula, a very popular local band, a dance floor, door prizes and the chance to spend some quality time with colleagues.

During the evening of the Christmas party, Montel recognized several people for their years of service.

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR YEARS OF SERVICE Mireille Baril Normand Côté

Carl Dionne Christian Madore

François Talbot

YEARS DANIEL CHABOT

HOLIDAY SPIRIT IN THE OFFICE On December 20th, Montel employees were invited to put on their ugliest or best Christmas sweaters, or a Christmas item, to get in the spirit of holiday season!

Claude Girard Carl Langevin Stéphane Therrien Simon Thibault Christian Côté Sylvian Bernatchez

Benoît Bernier Denis Godbout Denis Belleau Louis Desrosiers Guy Godbout Suzie Proulx Mario Beaupré Pierre Gaudreault Réjean Boulet André Bélanger Mario Pelletier Claude Dallaire Richard Lacombe René Bélanger Roger Deschamps Mario Ouellet

Sylvain Paquet Mario Têtu Daniel Chabot

COMPANY UPDATES FACTORY HOLIDAY FACTORY CLOSURE Please note that our factory will be closed from December 23rd to January 7th for the holidays.

However, our customer service will be available to assist you on December 28th, 29th, and January 4th, 5th.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to serving you in the new year.

Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a happy new year!

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE SUN

MON

WED

TUE

SAT

FRI

THU

22

23

OPENED

24

25 CLOSED

31

JAN 1 CLOSED

7

CLOSED

2 CLOSED

8 OPENED

27

26 CLOSED

28

FACTORY CLOSED

4

CS OPENED

3 CLOSED

FACTORY CLOSED

CS OPENED

FACTORY CLOSED

29

FACTORY CLOSED

5

30

CS OPENED

CS OPENED

6

COMPANY UPDATES OPERATIONS FIRST WELDING ROBOT, S17 We are in the process of producing around 21 part models on the S-17 welding robot by the end of January 2024. The aim is to use this robot to produce a minimum of 1 shift at all times, by the end of January 2024.

ACQUISITION OF A 2ND WELDING ROBOT, S18 Welding is one of the bottlenecks in production. To solve this problem, we have acquired a second welding robot.

Installation will be completed by the end of January 2024. This equipment will enable us to weld panel doors and frames.

MONTEL - 2 To support our manufacturing operations, we have decided to relocate production units to Montel-2. The production units to be relocated will be: Saw Department (Sheet Metal), Mobilex and Trolley Assembly, Machining. We're giving ourselves 3 months from January 2024 to make these moves. Here's a very preliminary layout. The Kaizens began on Friday, December 1, with the saw department.

IT / PROGRAMMING MOBOX Following changes to the PROJET MONTEL folder tree, we had a few problems with Mobox. With Sébastien's help in programming, we were able to correct the situation automatically..

COMPANY UPDATES MARKETING STORE MORE MANIFESTO

COMPANY UPDATES CLIENT SPOTLIGHT MICHAL SNIECINSKI Michal Sniecinski, currently holding the role of Chief Operating Officer at Harmonia World, brings a unique background from two decades in the aerospace industry to the realm of cannabis. His journey began when he assisted a cousin in navigating Health Canada's complex documentation process, resulting in the acquisition of four licenses for cannabis production in Quebec.

CONTINUE READING THE FULL STORY HERE

BLOG HIGHLIGHTS WHAT IS THE “SEA OF GREEN” METHOD OF GROWING CANNABIS INDOORS? Every cannabis producer is looking for the perfect triangle of cultivation: optimal time to harvest, a potent and popular product, and a plan to maximize profits for a speedy return on investment.

Well, for many cannabis producers across North America, mastering the “sea of green” method for growing gave them all three.

READ MORE HERE

BLOG HIGHLIGHTS CLONES VS. SEEDS: WHICH IS BETTER FOR CONTROLLED-ENVIRONMENT CANNABIS? Will your indoor farm grow cannabis from seeds or from clones? Do you grow one, but are curious about the other? Whichever you decide can dictate your layout, operations, and even what products you plan to sell.

Let’s review the benefits of clones versus seeds to determine what’s right for the success of you and your cannabusiness.

CONTINUE READING HERE

COMMUNITY DONATION TO MAISON LA FRONTIÈRE On Friday, December 1st, we donated our proceeds from a half-and-half to the organization La Maison La Frontière We're proud to have donated $320 to the organization. La Maison La Frontière is the community organization serving the MRC of Montmagny for the food aid service and the MRCs of Montmagny and L’Islet for the access rights service. https://maisonlafrontiere.com

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CHARGING STATION A Ford electric vehicle charging station has been installed at Montel-1.

DID YOU KNOW THAT...?

Aluminum is infinitely recyclable. Montel offers many products with aluminum components.

Around 75% of the almost 1.5 billion tonnes of aluminium ever produced world-wide is still in productive use today.

Aluminum is infinitely recyclable, making it one of the most recycled metals in the world. More than 90% of the aluminum used in automotive and construction applications is recycled, driving a closedloop circular economy.

Secondary aluminum production requires 95% less energy than primary aluminum production, thereby reducing carbon emissions and costs to businesses and consumers.

TRADE SHOWS UNVEILING MONTEL'S INNOVATION AT UPCOMING TRADE SHOWS MODEX March 11-14, 2024 | Atlanta, GA | Booth: #9514 Join us at MODEX, where Montel is set to revolutionize space utilization. Explore our latest innovations, featuring the groundbreaking BULK&ROLL, the ingenious SmartShelf, and the iconic SAFERAK. Montel’s century-strong commitment to efficiency is ready to redefine your storage game!

INDOOR AG-CON March 11-12, 2024 | Las Vegas, NV | Booth: #306 Step into the future of agriculture with Montel’s highdensity vertical farming solutions! We will proudly present our GREENRAK, GROWRAK, and LOOPAIR 2.0, each embodying unique advantages for a variety of food crops. Montel empowers cultivators to grow with unparalleled efficiency and sustainability. Join us as we pave the way to a greener, smarter tomorrow!

AMDs – SHOW US YOUR MAGIC! Flaunt your latest MONTEL projects by sending us photos, and you might just star in our next ’Installation of the Month’ spotlight.

Got thoughts? We're open for your feedback!

marketing@montel.com 1.877.935.0236

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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