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INSTALLATION SPOTLIGHT UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, COLLEGE OF LAW AMD: Collective Spaces Design Works

Product: Mobilex and Aetnastak

INSTALLATION SPOTLIGHT BIBLIOTHÈQUE DU COLLÈGE MARIANOPOLIS, QUÉBEC AMD: Groupe SOMR Product: Aetnastak

In the heart of Montreal, Marianopolis College recently unveiled the breathtaking transformation of its first-floor library, a project carried out by Groupe SOMR and Montel.

This renovation, covering an impressive 5080 square feet, is not just a simple update; it's a complete reinvention of the space, designed with one clear goal in mind: to meet the diverse needs of both current and future students.

Community-driven design

The starting point for this ambitious project? The students themselves. A special committee, formed within the college, conducted a detailed survey to capture students' expectations of their ideal library.

Furniture, ambience, access: every detail was designed to align with their specific needs.

Spaces redesigned for study and collaboration

The new library now offers personalized study zones, intimate alcoves with seating and storage, and modern study counters, providing a variety of spaces to suit every learning style. Shelves have been replaced

by Montel shelving systems, providing direct, easy access to the collections.

More than a library, a living space

This renovation marks a turning point in the life of Marianopolis College. With Groupe SOMR and Montel products, we have created much more than a library: a living, adaptive space that anticipates and responds to changing student needs. We're proud of this latest project, which reaffirms our commitment to providing students with an exceptional learning environment.

INSTALLATION SPOTLIGHT CHAMPAGNE ET PARADIS, QUÉBEC AMD: Raysource Product: ModulArt

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Hello Philippe, The installation was well completed. Your technicians did an impeccable job.

The system works perfectly!

The feedback is very positive...

We're going to start selling your products to our customers!!!

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MONEWS

INSTALLATION SPOTLIGHT SÉMINAIRE ST-FRANÇOIS QUÉBEC AUTHORIZED MONTELBLIZZARD, DISTRIBUTOR NEWSLETTER AMD: Raysource Product: SmartSpace 2MA

A great achievement in a private high school for the Séminaire St-François Blizzard team.

There's potential for high schools! And not just colleges, universities and professional teams.

MONEWS

INSTALLATION SPOTLIGHT BELEN JESUITAUTHORIZED HIGH SCHOOL WOLVERINES, MONTEL DISTRIBUTOR NEWSLETTER FLORIDA AMD: Workspace Technology Product: Mobilex

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I'm impressed and it looks like we're doing the right thing with the wow factor.

These front panels are fantastic. And it's not a college, university or NFL team, it's a high school(!!!!).

It's very interesting because the market potential just got a lot bigger than I thought!

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Jérôme Doucet, President

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT MOBILEX®

Montel's Mobilex mechanical-assist mobile storage systems provide your organization with the flexibility to customize high-density storage solutions to meet your unique needs.

Its innovative mechanism allows for effortless access and mobilization of your items.

FEATURES • • • • • • •

Riveted Carriage with 1000Lbs Per Foot Load Capacity Mechanical Handle with Safety Push-Button Rails, Seismic Rails and Adjustable Floor Anti-Slip, Powder-Coated Steel Ramps Mechanical Safety Brake Front Panels or Columns Shelving and Wide Span Compatible

BENEFITS •

The mechanical carriage stands out for its exceptional performance. Its riveted steel construction offers both strength and versatility to meet diverse client needs.

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The ergonomic three-spoke handles ensure smooth operation and lock with a center push-button. ADA compliant and available in three colors to match the system.

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The standard and seismic rails feature a steel rail on an aluminum sub-rail, designed for heavy cyclic stress.

They can be recessed or surface-mounted with an adjustable floor.

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The ramps are anti-slip, powder-coated steel for a smooth transition, preventing tripping. They come in ADA-compliant and stainless steel options.

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The optional mechanical safetybrakeprovides comprehensiveprotectionforusers andobjects. The toe-level bar requires only light pressure to automatically stop th ecarriage.

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Available with a sleek frontpanel for a refined finish or versatile columns to accommodate any shelving arrangement.

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Compatible with all 4-post,cantilever, and wide-span shelving systems for unmatched versatility.

AMD UPDATES TOTAL GENERATED OPPORTUNITIES # RECORDS

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NEW & POTENTIAL AMDs VERTICAL CULTURE SALE

A representation agreement was signed this week with a European company, Lumatek/ Photontec. This agreement opens doors for us mainly in the European market. Lumatek is a manufacturer of LED lights specializing in the indoor growing market. First AMA (Authorized Agent Agreement) with Lumatek for the European market.

COMPANY UPDATES FACTORY 100 YEARS BANNERS

Installation of 2 new banners to mark Montel's 100th anniversary.

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OVERHEAD CRANE

Installation of the overhead crane done at Montel-2.

WELDING ROBOTS Production begins with welding robot #2.

The first part we've produced is the QS.WFRAME1/18.1140. We now know that the jig is functional. Now we need to make 3 more, so that we have 2 per positioner.

The machining department is fully functional.

All equipment is plugged in and working.

COMPANY UPDATES R&D

Construction of new premises for Montel-2's Marketing and Engineering departments.

NEW STEEL PEGBOARD SMARTSHELF ACCESSORY Steel pegboard back or face panels available with static or mobile shelving units to hang various items such as belts, etc.

SALESFORCE CRM The trial period for MoNet Lightning with our AMD VIPs has come to an end as planned, and the feedback has been positive. The next step will be to prepare the official Go Live.

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I really like the home interface. It's less busy and easier to find your way around. It's a good idea to have removed the dashboard and put it in its own tab, and associating boxes with opportunities seems easier than before. I always had trouble doing this with Monet.

Creating opportunities seems similar, but the interface has been improved. It's a plus to find the lead time sheet directly on Monet.

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COMPANY UPDATES IT/PROGRAMMING MODRAW 3D renderings of industrial racking are now available in MoDraw for the following products:

RACK&ROLL 8MA with Industrial Light-Duty Racking (8,000 load capacity per bay)

HD 16MA with Industrial Medium-Duty Racking (16,000 lb max load capacity per bay)

SAFERAK 32P with Industrial Heavy-Duty Pallet Racking (32,000 lb max load capacity per double deep rack sections with tandem carriages)

GREENWALK (available with GREENRAK)

COMPANY UPDATES IT/PROGRAMMING

Great News !

Our programmers have done a great work in adding the Floor Mount Pull-Out Panels to MoDraw.

Options for panel hook type, decking and ramps have been added. When you click on MoMoney, all prices will be generated in the Bill Of Materials automatically!

COMPANY UPDATES MARKETING STORE MORE TARGETED CAMPAIGN The marketing team is currently putting the finishing touches to a major campaign dedicated to our storage sector! The campaign specifically targets five markets: aviation, automotive, retail, sports and museums. We've designed content tailored to each audience, including an e-mail campaign, a LinkedIn campaign with striking visuals and animated GIFs, and a sponsored post on our LinkedIn page. In addition, we have revised the format of our flagship product brochures to make them more succinct, highlighting the essential benefits. This is one of our biggest targeted campaigns in a long time, with the aim of increasing traffic to our website, growing our fan community and, of course, acquiring new leads!

COMPANY UPDATES MARKETING GREENWALK™ PHOTOSHOOT

The marketing team went on site at the Mauve et Herbes farm to see our new GreenWalk™ platform in action for a photo and video shoot. We published a full length video on our youtube plateform, as well as short videos on our social media plateforms. Special thanks to William and his team for welcoming us in his farm and his time during the shoot and interview, helping us showcase our products in the best light.

COMPANY UPDATES HR

VIP PARTY Montel's 100th anniversary party was held on July 5.

All employees were invited to Place Montel for happy hour, dinner and a Cowboys Fringant tribute show by La Grand Messe. It was a memorable evening. The atmosphere was incredible, and employees were happy to come together for this important event for Montel. It seems there has rarely been such a large crowd at La Place Montel.

COMPANY UPDATES HR

SUMMER BBQ A Tradition That Brings Us Together!

On September 13th, the entire Montel team gathered for our annual BBQ. We are proud of our employees, the corporate culture we’ve built together, and the team spirit that makes Montel what it is today. This sunny day was the perfect opportunity to come together, share good times, and celebrate our journey, all while acknowledging that this event is part of a year already marked by special moments in honor of our 100 years of excellence.

Cheers and long life to Montel's new excellent beer "La Montelloise"

COMPANY UPDATES SALES / DISTRIBUTION In June, we were visited by Grow-tec, a company based in Israel, and more specifically by their main project development engineer.

The aim was to get to know our product well for an installation to be carried out by them in Spain, and also to discuss some major projects in the indoor cultivation sector.

The first installation with the new High Bay design is underway. Positive feedback from our Authorized Distributor, Library Interiors of Texas, on the progress in Fort Worth, Texas for Texas Christian University - a big thank you to everyone for your involvement in the redesign, sale and installation.

First project installed in Spain.

6 mobile GreenRak installed in 3 days !

(3 rooms)

Flexopodz, a new AMD signing, has received an order confirmation for its very first Montel system.

COMPANY UPDATES AMD SPOTLIGHT SOMR GROUP Founded through the merger of Les solutions de rangement Prisma inc. and Classement Luc Beaudoin inc., Groupe SOMR inc. benefits from more than 25 years of expertise as a leader in storage systems. Our mission is to optimize storage space in the institutional, commercial and industrial sectors. As exclusive distributor of Montel products, a Quebec company celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, we are proud to represent a brand that embodies quality and innovation.

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BLOG HIGHLIGHTS SEEING SPACE AS OPPORTUNITY: MONTEL’S COMMITMENT TO SMARTER STORAGE Across industries, the challenge of maximizing space while maintaining accessibility is universal. The delicate balance between preserving and displaying priceless artifacts in a museum or streamlining operations in a highenergy sports facility underscores the growing demand for smarter, more efficient storage solutions.

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BLOG HIGHLIGHTS MEET MONTEL’S NEW WELDING ROBOTS Fueled by rising efficiency goals, building standards, and shifts in the labor market, manufacturing across North America is primed for a digital transformation.

One recent study of manufacturing executives found that: • 9 out of 10 believe that smart factory solutions will drive competitiveness through the end of the decade.

• While the average delivery time for production materials has decreased from 100 days to 87, manufacturing executives are still looking to employ strategies to further reduce lead times, including digital transparency tools.

As an industry leader in manufacturing smart storage solutions, Montel has undergone a transformation of its own in order to shorten production time while engineering the most durable and reliable hardware in the industry.

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STORAGE SOLUTIONS FOR THE UKRAINIAN MUSEUM IN NYC How Montel Unlocked Hidden Space at the Ukrainian Museum In June 2021, the Ukrainian Museum in New York City sought to overhaul its third-floor storage system and enhance its existing fabric hanging rack. Montel developed multiple storage solutions tailored to their diverse collection, which included systems for hanging furs and other clothing, textile racks, drawers for an egg collection, trays for prints, and various box storage solutions for sculptures and other items. The project resulted in a significant increase in storage capacity, addressing the museum’s critical space issues.

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BLOG HIGHLIGHTS CRAFTING THOUGHTFUL STORAGE FOR YOUR DISPENSARY'S UNIQUE NEEDS Where do you want to take your dispensary storage next?

Once you have a handle on how to design your dispensary around your local, state, and federal regulations, you have to design your product.

How do you build an intelligent, functional storage layout around cannabis flower and your full catalog?

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SCALING UP VERTICAL FARMING: IS IT POSSIBLE? Vertical farms have reached an inflection point.

The technology is proven and advancing every day. The need for sustainable farming deployable anywhere is here. What are the best practices for scaling up vertical farming profitably?

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BLOG HIGHLIGHTS CAN MOBILE VERTICAL FARMING SAVE MILLIONS OF POUNDS OF WASTED CANNABIS? On this blog, we talk a lot about sustainability in vertical farming. We love to cast the spotlight on cannabis farms and greenhouses across North America that implement sustainable practices to expend less energy, conserve water, or reduce their arable land use—especially when they do so with custom vertical farming systems from Montel.

But over the last few years, Canadian cannabis producers have sent millions upon millions of unsold product up in smoke. Why all this waste, and how can mobile vertical farming help?

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THE ROLE OF AI IN VERTICAL FARMING Artificial intelligence needs no introduction. It’s been the talk of the town ever since ChatGPT came onto the scene and captured our collective imagination.

So as industries around the world puzzle out what this new technology means for them, what roles do we see AI performing for the vertical farm in the years to come?

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BLOG HIGHLIGHTS HYDROPONICS: GREAT FOR SUPERMARKETS AND EVEN BETTER FOR VEGGIE LOVERS Hydroponics are good for farmers, but their business partners and customers are no strangers to the benefits of this innovative agricultural movement.

What makes hydroponically grown leafy greens such a success story down the supply chain?

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GROW MORE. PERIOD. Montel is proud to unveil GreenWalk™, the premier catwalk solution tailored for high-density indoor vertical farming systems—setting a new standard in design and functionality. In the ever-evolving world of indoor farming, easy and fast access to upper tiers and reconfiguring vertical grow rack systems without disrupting workflows has long been a challenge.

Responding to our customers' needs, Montel has engineered GreenWalk™, a patent pending revolutionary in-rack retractable catwalk designed to optimize multi-tier indoor vertical farming.

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IN THE NEWS Montel was featured in the digital magazines Vertical Daily and mmj daily, highlighting our new GreenWalk product.

To read it, click here: Read the article or here: Read the article.

GREENWALK ANIMATED VIDEO For anyone who may have missed it, here is our animated video perfectly demonstrating how GreenWalk™ works!

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE An accidental oil spill in the machining area was quickly contained, cleaned up, and properly disposed of (ref Tervene 5342).

Properly managing a spill is one of the many ways to apply Montel's environmental policy.

Congratulations to the machining operators and the maintenance team for taking the right actions.

TRADE SHOWS Last June, Yves and Véronique crossed the Atlantic to explore the global horticultural and cannabis industry at the Greentech and Mary Jane vertical cultivation trade shows. Thanks to these experiences, they were able to better grasp market advances, make strategic alignments and identify new opportunities for Montel. They were also present at Lumatek's booth, whose promising business relationship will bring mutual benefits. Lumatek will be present with us at future events.

SOCIAL CORPORATE RESPONSABILITY TEENS FOR FOOD JUSTICE

The marketing team had the opportunity to visit Scholars' Academy for a photo and video shoot as part of an exciting case study.

Montel donated three GreenRack Mobile and several SmartTrays to the Teens for Food Justice foundation, enabling students to learn about vertical farming.

This initiative is important to us, because we want to demonstrate that the integration of an indoor growing system can be simple and accessible “for all”, even for primary and secondary school students.

This urban farm produces over 10,000 pounds of food a year, and we look forward to continuing to work with the foundation on future school integrations, to support their mission of giving back to the community and meeting local food needs.

AMDs - IT’S YOUR TURN!

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

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