Innovative Systems for Rail Infrastructure Networks. Julia McDaid Director of Technical & Product Development Cubis Systems

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1 Innovative Systems for Rail Infrastructure Networks Julia McDaid Director of Technical & Product Development Cubis Systems

2 Innovative Systems for Rail Infrastructure Networks A Technical Approach to Product Innovation and Development: Benefits for the Customer Dr. Julia Mcdaid Director of Technical & Product Development Cubis Systems

3 The global leader in Composite Access Chamber and Cable Protection Systems Network Access Products Cubis access chamber and cover being installed as part of Project Nemo. 100m sales 600 people 9 Opera*ng Sites 3 Manufacturing countries

4 CRH at a Glance CUBIS is part of the world s No.1 building materials group CRH plc. 87,000 people 3,800 locations 31 countries 27.1bn revenues (2016) FTSE 100 Company

5 Market Sectors Cubis is the leading global manufacturer of composite access chamber and ducting systems, used in the construction of infrastructure networks Telecoms Cubis manufacture complete access systems for the telecoms industry Highways For use in Traffic Signalling & Lighting, Motorway Comms, Bridge Crossing and drainage Rail Working with some of the largest network operators in Europe providing telecoms & GSM, drainage and signalling & power Light Rail Used in new and existing urban developments in cities worldwide providing access chamber and buried cable route systems Construction Our products have been used across all areas of network and building construction Power & Energy Offering a range of products for what is a diverse power and energy market Water Cubis are one of the largest installers of underground hydrant and chamber systems

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8 Cubis operate globally in traditional building environments where our innovative, lightweight, composite products offer significant customer benefits in build time, costs and health and safety improvements.

9 Access Chamber Trial

10 Innovation at the Core of our Business Multi-discipline innovation team Polymer Science BIM Finite Element Analysis In house polymer & product testing facilities

11 External Partners (Testing & Collaboration)

12 What are we Innovating? Cubis products are specified globally by blue chip clients & engineering design practices Lightweight Modular Flatpack Strong Significant Health and Safety benefits Easy to assemble Integrated System approach And most importantly cost saving

13 Global Customers And many more

14 Who are Cubis Rail clients? And many more

15 Cubis Range of Globally Approved Rail Products

16 Cubis Launch Innovative Troughing System at Infrarail 5 times lighter than concrete Designed to comply with major European fire retardancy specifications Eliminates common heat distortion and thermal expansion issues Extensive range of accessories

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18 Globally Successful STAKKAbox ULTIMA Connect - Composite Access Chamber System Lightweight Modular Flatpack Fast and easy to assemble Variability in Size Strength Most importantly cost saving Manufactured in 150mm deep sections that stack one on top of each other to reach the desired depth.

19 Str Canberra Light Rail System - Australia Project required an innovative bespoke access chamber solution Limited space to install network access systems Significant time pressures on site access middle of main highway into Canberra Traditional concrete systems too large and time consuming to install Manufactured in 150mm deep sections that stack one on top of each other to reach the desired depth.

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21 Global Market Trends Movement to: Lightweight Products Innovative Building Materials Modular Systems Speed of Assembly No Skilled Labour Required Cost Savings On-site Assembly

22 Our focus on innovation and product development are at the heart of these global, customer driven trend s for lightweight, strong, modular and cost saving products in the rail market.

23 Thank You Q&A

24 Q&A Innovative Systems for Rail Infrastructure Networks Julia McDaid Director of Technical & Product Development Cubis Systems