The firm was set up in 1964, and after many years of constant technological evolution and research it is now consídered one of the most important company in the world for the production of bolting materials (studbolts, nuts, double-ended studs, hex bolts, cap screws etc.) applied to the energy, petro-chemical, electrical, nuclear and aerospace industries.BEA''s two manufacturing plants are located in Solbiate Olona (near the new major Italian airport Malpensa 2000) and in Pioltello near Milan, on a total surface area of 18.000 square metres (8.100 of which are covered). The company is also a market leader in the supply of bolting components to the sub-sectors of the above mentioned industries such as manufacturers of valves, flanges, turbines, reactors, heaters, piping systems, heat exchangers. The sales organisation of BEA Srl operates worldwide though a network of specialized agents and local distributors to ensure presence and detailed attention to the realities and demands of each individual market. Below the addresses of the most important branches: Bea nederland b.v. Anthony Fokkerstraat 2 3261 lb oud-beijerland NEDERLAND Tel. 0031 186 620288 Fax. 0031 186 620244 E-mal sales@beaned.nl The Saudi Bea Fasteners Manufacturing Co Ltd Second industrial area Dammam SAUDI ARABIA Tel. +966 3 812 1290 Fax +966 3 812 1099 E-mail maher.farid@shoaibigroup

BEA''s extensive range allows us to satisfy any requirement in terms of shape and dimension, utilizing materials for low and high temperature application, for resistance to corrosion and severe ambient conditions and for special applications in accordance with the ASTM-ASME-DIN-AFNOR-UNI standards. Our product profile also includes the manufacture of special items to the customer''s own specific drawings, for which BEA is equipped with the most sophisticated machinery available on the market. BEA''s production capacity is approximately 400 tons per month, from the smallest to the largest dimensions commonly used in bolting materials (i.e, from 1/4" to 8" ASA and from M6 to M200 ISO). Another element that sets BEA apart from the other manufacturers is that al] activities are executed entirely in house including ali heat treatments and testing activities. This allows BEA to have total control on the quality and integrity of the product, and on the delivery times agreed with the customer. BEA''s stock is approximately 1700 tons of raw material and 1000 tons of inhouse-produced finished items