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INSTALLATION SPOTLIGHT GABRIELLE-ROY LIBRARY, QUÉBEC AMD: RAYSOURCE

Closed for almost 5 years, Quebec City's largest library recently reopened its doors to the public following major renovations. Although the number of documents available at the library has remained relatively unchanged, all shelving has been replaced by the latest generation of Montel products to provide an aesthetic environment adapted to the needs of today's citizens. In addition to the Aetnastak shelving, there are Hybria sections and a set of Modulart picture racks housing works that citizens can borrow. In terms of shelving, a large proportion of the documents are arranged frontally to show them to their best advantage. The building is also home to the city's archives, which took advantage of the work to install two new Mobilex systems totalling 24 double-sided carts with mechanical foot brakes.

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Aetnastak Hybria Modulart Mobilex Smartshelf Book carts

INSTALLATION SPOTLIGHT UKRAINIAN MUSEUM, NY AMD: THE LUCIA GROUP We are delighted to announce the completion of the Ukrainian Museum project by the Lucia Group and to present you with photos of this great achievement.

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Mobilex with SmartShelf and lots of accessories for textiles and other museum collection items.

“Through meticulous planning and expert execution, we provided effective storage solutions to preserve the museum's priceless artifacts.”

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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, WE SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON THE AUTOMOTIVE PARTS INDUSTRY, WHERE INNOVATION IS KEY TO KEEPING PACE WITH THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

REVOLUTIONIZING AUTOMOTIVE PARTS STORAGE: A HIGH-DENSITY APPROACH The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation, and high-density storage solutions can be a driving force behind this change.

As the demand for electric vehicles and innovative technologies continues to rise, there is an urgent need for efficient storage solutions that can accommodate the shifting landscape of automotive parts.

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IHS Market Study: Predicts that electric vehicles will represent a substantial 30% of global vehicle sales by 2030, underscoring the need for high-density storage solutions for new and diverse automotive parts.

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PwC Report: Indicates that high-density storage solutions can lead to a 10% reduction in logistics costs and an impressive 15% increase in logistics efficiency for automotive manufacturers.

With Montel's mobile high-density storage solutions, automotive manufacturers and retailers can embrace the future with confidence and gain a competitive edge. By optimizing storage density and enhancing parts accessibility, our solutions empower clients to stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry landscape.

Explore opportunities in this thriving industry.

Your expertise, coupled with Montel's solutions, can unlock new possibilities !

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT INDUSTRIAL DRAWERS SMARTSHELF

For industrial environments, parts to be stored vary between large, heavy, small and bulky. Montel’s industrial drawers are designed to offer a storage solution for these different needs in unique and flexible accessory. Moreover, there is no need to buy a drawer-only unit because Montel's industrial drawers are designed to be installed on SmartShelf shelving systems. This way it can be paired with useful accessories, creating endless storage layouts.

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Full-Extension Roller Bearing Slides Aluminum Handle Label Slot Perforated Wall Partitions And Dividers

BENEFITS • Industrial drawers are mounted on heavy-duty roller bearing slides for a smooth travel and a very durable product.

Drawers Have a capacity of 400 Lbs (180kg).

• The aluminum handle designed for an ergonomic and sturdy feel.

• Label slots along the entire length of the handel come with plastic cover to protect your labels.

• Drawers can be ordered with or without the perforations used for partitions and dividers.

• Pre-configured partition kits or individual partitions can be ordered to create custom configurations of compartments to create endless storage layouts that can easily be reconfigured as needs evolve.

AMD UPDATES TOTAL GENERATED OPPORTUNITIES # RECORDS

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NEW & POTENTIAL AMDs We've just signed our first official AMD in Europe. Culturalis Borgeaud will now be in charge of Portugal and Spain for us. They already have several leads for Montel projects.

We also have a new Industrial distributor in South Carolina, and they already have several projects for us!

We have 3 potential distributors who currently have a contract proposal in hand to officially become AMD. We are confident we will soon have new AMDs in Saskatchewan/Alberta, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

AMD UPDATES CRM MONET This fall, a breath of fresh air will blow over MoNet2.0!!

Dear AMDs, The MoNet platform update is long overdue! Montel is proud to announce that Lightning will be implemented this fall and will be opening the door to more user-friendly, more intuitive, more efficient and easier to configure tools and accessories.

Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks and months,

The Montel Team

COMPANY UPDATES FACTORY – IMPORTANT NOTICE FACTORY SHUTDOWN : JULY 22nd TO AUGUST 2nd 2024 Montel wants to stress the importance of acting quickly in response to this announcement. Our factory will be undergoing crucial maintenance shutdown from July 22nd to August 2nd inclusively, this period corresponds with summer shutdowns by many of our own suppliers.

Your cooperation in getting ALL ORDERS with critical timelines placed immediately to ensure delivery before the shutdown is needed. Don't delay, reach out to your project manager now to finalize your quotes and secure your orders.

We understand the inconvenience this may cause, but rest assured, our teams are working tirelessly to minimize any disruptions. Stay informed on lead times by regularly checking the Montel Live Lead Times Sheet for updates.

Additionally, to accommodate your needs, Montel will store orders free of charge for up to three months if required to meet Requested Delivery Dates {ROD).

Your ongoing support means everything to us. Thank you for your swift action and understanding.

Good selling, The Montel Team

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COMPANY UPDATES FACTORY Mobilex assembly relocation goes smoothly. Assembly began last April.

WELDING ROBOT #1

WELDING ROBOT #2

Features : This robotic cell is equipped with a KUKA Cybertech KR8 R1620 HW robot and a Fronius TPS 500i welder. The cell is equipped with a welding area with space to add a fixed-table jig.

This cell is specially designed for welding drawers and small parts dedicated to the Mobilex. However, it is capable of welding all assemblies that respect the overall dimensions of 4 feet by 8 feet.

Features : This robotic cell is equipped with a KUKA Cybertech KR8 R2010 robot and a Fronius TPS 500i welding machine. The cell is equipped with two welding zones, each comprising a positioner with a maximum capacity of 500 kg. The operator can set up the parts in one loading zone, while the robot works in the other.

This cell is specially designed to weld all Montel products with overall dimensions of 5 feet by 10 feet, including picture racks, Aetna frames, 4D shelves, beams, drawers and trays.

COMPANY UPDATES SALES ARCHITECTS SPEED DATING Marc and Jean-François were in Montreal for the Rendez-Vous des Architectes. They took part in a day of "speed dating" with architects to present Montel solutions and establish contacts for future projects. In all, 15 architectural firms were met.

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Automatic management of supported tops for sections with industrial drawers to comply with engineering rules while simplifying life for users.

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New Mobilex Covers for the Mobilex System.

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Addition of HD16MA / Pallet Racking (i.e. Cresswell) in the MoDraw Test version.

COMPANY UPDATES OPERATIONS MONTEL-2 The sales / BD and marketing teams have officially moved into the Montel 2 offices!

COMPANY UPDATES MARKETING GOOGLE REVIEWS Check out the very positive comments from our AMDs on "Google Reviews".

If you haven't already done so, we invite you to write a Google review for Montel!

Just follow this LINK or search for "Montel Inc." on Google and click Write a review!

SOCIAL MEDIA We are delighted to announce that our number of subscribers on LinkedIN has increased by 20% over the last six months.

We have now reached an impressive milestone of 4124 subscribers. This growth reflects the growing interest in and commitment to Montel's vision and our company's products.

COMPANY UPDATES MARKETING GREENWALK PRE-LAUNCH GreenWalk is now in the pre-launch phase!

This revolutionary product embodies our commitment to innovation and the vertical cultivation market, offering a high-performance solution to the industry.

We can't wait to see how the GreenWalk is received by our customers, and hope that it will mark the beginning of a new era of success for our company.

COMPANY UPDATES HR

MONTEL 100TH ANNIVERSARY March 1st marked the official 100th anniversary of Montel, and employees in the office and the manufacture were invited to a small celebration to mark the occasion.

COMPANY UPDATES AMD SPOTLIGHT TIM LUJAN For this edition of MoNews, we present Tim Lujan, an avid motorcyclist, camper, fisherman and mountain biker. He also loves photography, which he excels at.

Before working for Montel, Tim was in high-tech sales and a sales representative for a competing distributor.

What prompted him to join the fine team at Montel was that he saw the opportunity to increase market share for a range of quality products. The product he particularly likes is the BULK&ROLL. Its simplicity, ease of installation, high quality and low cost compared to other solutions, all contribute to making it a solid and wellreceived solution for bulky object storage applications.

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BLOG HIGHLIGHTS WHAT MAKES A CANNABIS STRAIN STAND OUT? Whether you’re beginning your journey into commercial cannabis with a selection of unique strains or expanding on the empire you’ve already built, let’s talk about what kind of preparation goes into designing a truly remarkable product that will delight customers and power your agribusiness.

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BLOG HIGHLIGHTS DEBUG YOUR INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR VERTICAL FARMING Vertical farming simply doesn’t function as efficiently or as sustainably without integrated pest management (IPM), the process of protecting crops with proactive pest control woven into business as usual.

So when conceptualizing IPM for your vertical farm, where do you begin, and how do you blend the practice into the fabric of your operations?

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GREENHOUSES : HARMONIZING TRADITION + INNOVATION Next-gen greenhouses are fast becoming the most popular grow op to growing massive, scalable farms that avoid the pitfalls of traditional agriculture.

While indoor farming and greenhouse spaces are different in many ways, both are part of the same mission: to leverage controlled-environment agriculture to envision a more sustainable future for large-scale growing.

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BLOG HIGHLIGHTS IMPROVING THE SECURITY AND PRACTICALITY OF HEALTHCARE STORAGE

Is Your Healthcare Storage System Outdated?

The simple upgrades you need to make.

Hospital pharmacies dispense medicine, and the hospital staff members administer it. But what happens in the gray area between pharmacy and patient? After staff stocks anesthetics into a mobile workstation, for example, who is in charge of securing that station and maintaining its organization?

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ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DID YOU KNOW THAT...?

By manufacturing products for indoor vertical farming, Montel contributes to: REDUCE THE USE OF PESTICIDES

IMPROVE GLOBAL FOOD INSECURITY

MITIGATE ARABLE LAND SCARCITY

OPTIMIZE ELECTICITY

PRESERVE LAND

REDUCE WATER WASTE

The steel Montel uses contains around 25% recycled steel.

The engineering team's product development process includes a Life Cycle Assessment component.

Before finalizing their choice of materials/designs/components, they consider various factors, including environmental impact.

TRADE SHOWS In March, we took part in two major trade shows: INDOOR AG-CON in Las Vegas, dedicated to the vertical growing sector, and MODEX in Atlanta, covering the industrial market. The feedback has been very positive: our teams on site noted a good turnout at our booth, and great interest from visitors in our offering. We're confident that these interactions will translate into concrete opportunities for the company.

On April 24th and 25th, our AMD Groupe SOMR participated in the Salon Industriel du Centre-Du-Quebec in Drummondville, QC, showcasing Montel’s industrial product offerings.

SOCIAL CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY Location: Far Rockaway, Queens Students: 1,200 Annual Production: 9,000 lbs Year Launched: 2023

The students at The Scholar’s Academy sent a warm thank you message to Montel during a visit from Henry at Agritecture. Montel has generously donated a GREENRAK vertical grow system complete with hydroponic trays to their Teens for Food Justice program.

You can see Henry’s very inspiring visit highlights HERE Scholars’ Academy is TFFJ’s second high-capacity indoor hydroponic farm in Far Rockaway, Queens.

The TFFJ farm at Scholars’ Academy is a part of the larger Far Rockaway Farm Hub, which will include four highcapacity hydroponic farms that provide fresh and accessible healthy food on the Rockaway peninsula.

At least 150 Scholars’ Academy students will be actively engaged in STEM-focused curricular day and health, nutrition, and food justice advocacy afterschool programming, and provide fresh, healthy produce for daily lunch service to the cafeteria.

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!

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