PLANE FACTS as AEROSPACE METALS Industry Outlook 2011 Where is the aerospace industry heading? Are brighter skies ahead? Despite the econamic meltdown of 2008, the aeraspace industry seems to be gradually progressing. International production and deliveries reflect a global shift in share. Increases in air traffic and expanded military budgets have provided a much required growth impetus for the industry worldwide China, India and South America all seem to promise strong growth in the coming years, as does the Middle East, one of the regions aften considered to have the greatest patential because of increasing passenger traffic and the rapid expansion by the regional airlines. Overall, the longer term international outlook for the industry is positive, However one thing is for sure, the aerospace industry is changing. Consolidation, a tight credit market and mega-contracts make it more challenging to compete. To help even the playing field, Samuel, Son & Co., one of the largest metal service centers in world, created Samuel Aerospace Metals, a well financed company with global presence and a long history of relationships supporting manufacturers around the globe. Samuel Aerospace Metals was formed to take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of individuals within the company to focus and grow our participation in the aerospace industry. We have a dedicated team of aerospace metal experts ready to help and serve you. Qur extensive aerospace metal inventories, numerous facilities and large fleet of trucks make products readily available to you when you need them. We carry an exceptionally diverse selection of aircraft quality metals that meet commercial and military specifications, and our primary aerospace service centers are ISO 9000 and AS9100/9120 certified. Additionally, we offer Stock and Release and Vendor Managed programs that put you in a prime position to compete more aggressively. We also provide technical and metallurgical development services, value-added processing services and first class packaging. Would you expect anything less from a company that has been serving the metal industry since 18557 www.samuel.com