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POMA, WORLD LEADER in cable transportation Summary

A pioneering spirit ...... 3

POMA, world leader in cable transportation ...... 4 A pioneering Integrated, high-performing industrial installations ...... 6 SPIRIT The realms of cable transportation ...... 7 After more than 80 years in business, POMA’s pioneering spirit remains as strong as ever. We’ve successfully preserved and maintained our ability, engraved in French excellence present the company’s DNA, to break new ground and take risks. Today, as I am proud throughout the world...... 11 to say, we are a world leader in cable transportation.

We design and build transportation that puts smooth and sustainable mobility Product and service at the heart of the urban, snow, tourism, science and industrial transportation innovations ...... 12 sectors. Our success is also that of the passionate visionaries at POMA who constantly strive to reach higher summits while meeting challenges and overcoming obstacles wherever the company is active. The POMA Foundation ...... 14 Our goal has always been to spread French excellence and expertise throughout POMA in numbers ...... 15 the world, transposing the knowledge acquired in mountaineering onto other industries like the urban sector.

At the heart of our success lies a healthy dose of innovation, commitment and creativity, as well as a strong international dimension that has been part of POMA since day one. We create ties across the globe, helping to write the history of urban worldwide with humility, rigour and a passion that knows no bounds.

Jean Souchal, POMA Chairman of Board

2 3 POMA, WORLD LEADER in cable transportation

French-owned and based in Voreppe, near Grenoble, , POMA has become a world leader in cable transportation with a presence on six continents and more than 90 countries. Employing 1,200 people worldwide (75% in France), the POMA Group achieved a turnover of €450 million in 2018.

The company’s success began of urban mobility… We are active in 83 years ago in the snowy peaks of both Western and Eastern , Alpe-d’Huez when engineer and pas- Asia, Africa, North and South America, sionate mountaineer Jean Pomagal- Australia and New Zealand. built the first . This The numbers speak for themselves: invention marked the beginning of POMA has 8,000 installations lo- recreational in Europe and the cated throughout the world, with US, where the drag lift is still known operations currently up and running as the "poma-lift". in 33 countries. The visionary Pomagalski did not stop there, providing Chamonix with Our teams have brought cable trans- its first in 1956 and creating portation to new heights through their the first in 1967. vision, their will to succeed and their energy to reach new horizons and The company was officiallyfounded in summits. The cable is also a symbol 1947 and the POMA adventure began. of the strong and durable connection between the world’s populations, cul- POMA hasn't stopped innovating tures and regions. POMA has become since, lending its knowledge and ex- a major player in safe and eco-friend- pertise to the urban transport, snow, ly transportation, where sustainable tourism, science and industrial sectors. development is the watchword. From alpine peaks to major cities, our proficiency in turnkey projects POMA has subsidiaries in the US, — design, construction, operation , China, Korea, Vietnam, and maintenance — is recognised Russia and Columbia. But the com- the world over. pany remains a staunch advocate of Our high-performing, energy efficient Made in France, with our production cable transportation systems are de- sites based in the French Auvergne- signed to overcome all the challenges Rhône-Alpes region.

4 5 Integrated, high-performing The realms INDUSTRIAL OF CABLE SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION

A DEMAND- COMAG oversees on-site installation Since beginning operations in 2017, the and maintenance of equipment. number of employees has increased by RESPONSIVE Since its installation in Gilly-sur-Isère in 20%, and the HR plan foresees further ORGANISATION 2017, performance at the new POMA growth. “Growth drives our business, industrial site has been on target with but our growth is driven by our teams,” To produce high-performance equip- the Group’s ambitions. This success is says Jean Souchal, Chairman of the ment at competitive costs with ev- in particular due to the consolidation of POMA Board. er-tightening lead times: these are a large part of the Group’s production Indeed, the teams have already wel- the objectives pursued by POMA. activities at a single site, the significant comed new apprentices, whose side- By integrating new digital uses and investment in advanced machinery and by-side working with expert employees cutting-edge technologies into its technologies and the new work organ- guarantees a valuable transmission of production methods and prioritising isation put into place. knowledge. While the challenge natu- operational drivers such as skills cen- rally remains to improve performance, tralisation, innovation and customer it is just as strategic to afford oneself focus, the Group has optimised both the means to retain occupational know- its industrial base and its entire value NEW how internally: engineering, mecha- chain. FOR NEW ACTIVITIES nized welding and the machining of POMA and its 4 industrial subsidiaries large structures. Therefore, POMA cap- located in the Group’s cradle Auvergne- italises on its know-how by continuing Rhône-Alpes engineer the sites for Due to the strong increase in the to its teams and by recruiting tal- optimal management of operations, Group’s international activities and ent to operate the innovative processes SNOW between Loudenvielle and Peyragudes the city centre, fly over a river, ascend engineering, manufacturing, assembly growing demand in sectors such as of tomorrow. in 10 minutes in all seasons, offering to the top of a mountain, reduce traffic and installation. POMA has overall mountains, tourism, industry and ur- POMA will thus invest €40 million as new economic opportunities. The Alpe congestion, replace a road, a line, control over projects, ban mobility, POMA is investing in an part of the modernisation plan for its POMA has been a pioneer in cable Express, inaugurated this winter at Alpe a ... the possibilities are endless! including design engineering; SACMI additional 30% surface area to expand industrial facilities. The “Group’s largest transportation solutions since 1936. d’Huez, is another perfect example of From New York (USA) to Medellin manages production and pre-assem- its operations at the Gilly-sur-Isère site. plant” has already welcomed about The inventor of the fixed-grip surface peri-urban transport to connect the vil- (), POMA is establishing bly of mechanical subsystems; SEM- Thus, in addition to the 7 hectares used a hundred visiting delegations and lift and the first detachable grip has lage to the resort. In Georgia, three new ropeways as the new means of public ER manufactures industrial electrical for industrial activities, new 6,000 sq. enthusiastic customers who have (re) been providing skiers with smooth and detachable 10-seater chair lifts connect transport in urban areas and reducing equipment and automation; SIGMA m buildings will reinforce SACMI’s and discovered the importance attributed sustainable mobility in the heart of the the city of Kobi with the of the impact of transportation on the designs and manufactures cabins; and COMAG’s production capacities. to process quality and user safety. snowy mountains for over 80 years. Gudauri, reducing time while environment. POMA ascends the summits of moun- avoiding a mountain pass at 2,400 me- Many cities in France have turned to tain ranges with its sleek, high-perform- tres altitude. POMA thereby reaffirms POMA to help them embark on their ing ski lifts. POMA lifts are fast, quiet, its position as a committed partner urban mobility revolution. energy-efficient and comfortable, and sets the stage for the mountain Toulouse will soon start its €93 mil- tourism of tomorrow: a pleasant and blending in seamlessly with the natural lion project, 30% of which has been welcoming experience that caters to environment. earmarked for maintenance over 20 the comfort of mountain travellers and Last winter, the Group inaugurated years. For the first on Réu- numerous installations, most notably in enthusiasts alike while also respecting nion, the CINOR chose to subcontract the French . Detachable chair lifts the environment. both operation and maintenance for offering more safety and comfort have a period of 5 years. This part of the been installed in Méribel, Serre-Chev- contract represents €11 million of the alier, , Valmorel, Châtel and URBAN AREAS Foux D’Allos, and premium total €55 million awarded. In Medellin lifts, such as those found in La Daille (Colombia), the sixth Metrocable, in the process of being finalised, will be in Val d’Isère, Les Brévières in Tignes Whether you need to climb a slope or and Les Grangettes in Courchevel, have reach a cut-off part of the city, cable the first 12-seater urban also been put into service this season. transportation is the ideal solution, in the world, carrying 4,000 people Well aware of their current challenges, opening up new possibilities wherever per hour to the city centre. In Santo POMA helps resorts to develop through people need to keep moving, all in Domingo (Dominican Republic), POMA solutions linking ski areas and valleys, a durable, environmentally-friendly, inaugurated the first urban thus combining both soft mobility and comfortable and energy-efficient way. in the Caribbean. Meanwhile, work on tourism. In the Pyrenees, for example, Link an island to a megalopolis, travel the «Aerovia» line, a full-fledged aerial a 3 km-long gondola lift with a 600 m on an air cushion between ter- tramway line in Guayaquil (), vertical drop makes it possible to travel minals, connect suburban districts to is currently under way. 6 7 TOURISM MINIMETRO® ENTERTAINMENT

The 8-seater “Beauval Cloud” gondola lift connects two re- minutes reach of the city! , Detroit, Miami, Frankfurt, , Zurich, and The POMA Group is a shining star in the entertainment mote areas in the prestigious 40-hectare ZooParc. Rising to In India, the Patnitop project in in the Jammu and Kashmir Cairo have all opted for this comfortable, reliable and sector. Poma combines passion and innovation to provide the mobility challenge to facilitate travel and improve visitor state presents Skyview, the site’s new attraction. This gondola eco-friendly transportation. Drawing on several decades of passengers with thrilling experiences. POMA designed the comfort, particularly for people with reduced mobility, the lift takes visitors on a journey through the pine forests to the experience in the cable car industry, POMA has become the cabins for the world's largest observation wheel. 24 cabins are equipped with panoramic windows and glass restaurant. Opening will take place in 2019. world-wide leader in urban cable transportation thanks to Reaching 168 metres, the High Roller has become the main floors for unforgettable sensations. Beauval has become the the MiniMetro® system. The POMA MiniMetro® at the Cairo attraction of the City of Lights. POMA drew on exceptionally first French animal park to install cable transport. SCIENCE & INDUSTRY International Airport has revolutionised the world of trans- efficient cooperation and coordination with subsidiaries In Zhuhai, China, POMA has achieved a world first: 3 inter- portation through the carrier’s air cushion technology, also to design, manufacture and install the 28 panoramic, connected tri-cable detachable cable car systems with the New technology research centres, large-scale engineering known as Air Levitation Technology. customised, spherical cabins. highest throughput in the world. More than 4,539 km long, structures, gold and mineral mines and some of the most im- This innovative system has proven to be one of the best Each capsule is equipped with 8 TV screens and can carry the installation represents a one-of-a-kind configuration pressive hydro-electric dams in the world take full advantage solutions in smooth mobility. Fewer vibrations and reduced 40 passengers for a 45-minute ride over the dreamlike Las for its number of in line, its stations forming the of our technology, withstanding some of the most extreme noise ensure optimal comfort for passengers. Vegas skyline. famous triangle named after Chimelong and in addition an conditions in the world. POMA designs and installs high-tech Our technology makes it possible for the carrier to slide In 2016, the POMA Group built the highest observation tower exceptional lighting system. Signed Pininfarina, this unique cabins and railways, high-performance cable cranes along the with almost no friction, reducing energy in the world in Brighton, Great Britain, reaching a height of attraction will offer a unique view of Macao and its bay. In and Flyingbelts® (suspended conveyor belts). Ropeways are consumption during the trip. 138 metres. POMA designed and built the entire "pod and Lianshi, in the province of Ghizou, POMA is supporting the becoming the go-to eco-friendly and cost-effective alterna- drive" system, including the immense 200-person capacity city’s economic transformation via the “Meihuashan Lift”: tive to cumbersome lorries that clog up operations. panoramic observation cabin and all the parts used to raise a 10 km gondola lift connecting the former town and lower the cabin up and down the tower like a vertical to the mountains with up to 1,500 passengers per hour. At gondola. the intermediate station, visitors can enjoy the panoramic In 2019, POMA is undertaking two major big wheel projects: restaurant. The second section leads them to the resort’s ski in Shenzhen (China), a 130-metre wheel and in Dubai (United area, hotels and shops. New leisure activities lie within just Arab Emirates), the largest wheel in the world with 48 cabins and measuring 250 metres!

8 9 FRENCH EXCELLENCE present throughout the world , FRANCE KYAIKTIYO, BURMA

Throughout the globe, POMA has demonstrated its knowledge and expertise in cable transportation. The company innovates around the world to provide users with stunning, never-before-seen views of major sites.

POMA achieves 80% of its turnover internationally (Georgia) to create sustainable business models. and has designed and built over 8,000 installations POMA supports major tourism development pro- CAIRO, EGYPT around the world. jects in India, for example, where the French com- pany is preparing to install an approximately 5.5 km Our multitude of transit solutions — surface lifts, passenger ropeway system, which will connect chair lifts, gondolas, aerial tramways, funicular rail- two well-known mountain towns in northern India. ways, inclined lifts, the MiniMetro®, etc. — provide In China, following its first success in Chimelong, users with the very latest in ropeway technology. POMA has once again been selected to supply 3 The POMA Group has a presence in 90 countries interconnected tri-cable detachable cable car sys- through its 15 subsidiaries, including LEITNER tems to Ocean Kingdom. With its stations forming POMA of America – responsible for the North the famous triangle named after Chimelong and its America and Oceania market – POMA unique view over Macao and its bay, the extraor- Beijing – which oversees the Chinese dinary installation is on the way to becoming a market – POMA Columbia for the Latin worldwide reference. America market ex-Brazil, POMA Bra- Also in China, POMA has built a 10 km in ELBRUS, RUSSIA zil for the Brazilian market, POMA Lianshi called “Meihuashan Lift”, which forms the Russia – responsible for the Russian core of a tourist project linking the former mining market and the CIS area – and BACO, town with the mountains and carries 1,500 passen- which is in charge of the Swiss market gers per hour. In Serbia, as part of a major tourism and manages the Swiss offices on a project, POMA is supporting the construction of sporadic basis. the world’s longest panoramic gondola lift (9 km POMA is also involved in the major ski resort in 25 min) linking the city of Zlatibor to the resort modernisation programmes in China, for ex- of the same name. ample at Yabuli and Cuiyunshan, and in Russia POMA, which has never hesitated to diversify, de- at the Arkhyz resort where the company, after votes nearly 60% of its business to urban transport. equipping the southern slope with several devic- From Latin America where the company is es, has delivered an impressive 10-place Diamond the 6th Metrocable line, the P line, in Medellin, Co- MEDELLÍN, COLUMBIA gondola lift measuring 3.8 km over 3 sections. As a lombia; or Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and new link inside of the resort taking visitors to a final Guayaquil, Ecuador; to Reunion, where it is building altitude of 2,505 m, it opens up access to new trails the Indian Ocean’s first Metrocable in Saint-Denis, in snow-covered valleys and forests. The company projects are developing on every continent. Africa helps upgrade cable transportation equipment at is no exception: two lines have been inaugurated in the most popular ski resorts in the . Algeria in Bab-el-Oued and Tlemcen, while in Egypt SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Further to the east, POMA is helping the budding a tourism project on the site of the new Galala City ski resorts of Veduchi (Chechnya) and Mestia is currently nearing completion.

10 11 PRODUCT AND SERVICE UPILOT® AND COPILOT: TWO DIGITAL TOOLS POMA has developed two digital tools specifically de- expectations of operators, maintenance workers and fu- signed for use by ropeway system operators: UPILOT® ture system drivers. UPILOT® and COPILOT help POMA INNOVATIONS and COPILOT, designed specially for the skiing, tourism, provide ever more dedicated support to cable transpor- urban and industrial sectors. These tools fully meet the tation system operators.

POMA works with and for its customers to produce innovations that help the company showcase its technological prowess, with cutting-edge solutions that promote the strength of cable transportation. The company has won several innovation awards and files numerous patents each year. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE: ALWAYS STRIVING TO GO FURTHER

At POMA, innovations are shared and maintained throughout all of the Group’s activities and subsidiaries. For our local and international clients, POMA provides maintenance with vibration analysis systems, to drafting The R&D department comprises around thirty people who regularly meet with and listen to operators on maintenance and operation contracts to oversee the con- maintenance plans adapted to each piece of equipment and the ground in order to provide them with day-to-day support. tinuous operation of our installations every day of the year. providing data for the computer maintenance management Depending on the customer's needs, we also recruit, train software (CMMS). and provide teams dedicated 100% to the maintenance These a la carte operation and maintenance contracts help of our installations. In order to adequately respond to the guarantee the maximum availability of any type of urban growing operational and maintenance needs of the installation, 20 hours per day all year round, with an opti- increasingly sophisticated equipment we build, POMA has mised maintenance timeframe. created a new service: maintenance engineering. POMA has developed a unique, client-centric approach to Drawing on its expertise in interface management, POMA engineering, operation and maintenance. The company sup- also develops clusters whose form, size and timeframe are its customers with their operation and maintenance unique to each project. needs, helping them to manage costs while ensuring quality These clusters have one objective: the transfer of operation and sustainability. Customer requirements vary from opera- and maintenance skills. For the first urban 3S chairlift in tion staff skills transfer and support to help with becoming Toulouse, POMA partnered up with BOUYGUES TPRF and operators themselves. The analysis of maintenance moni- SYSTRA, with Séquences for the construction, as well as toring permits precise definition of the best maintenance with ALTISERVICE – a subsidiary of ENGIE – the 1st ski resort policies for the installation, from preventive and predictive operator in the Pyrenees.

Based on three years of COPILOT is the latest research and development, digital tool developed the UPILOT® system is by POMA. This intelligent divided into two indepen- operating and manage- dent but complementary ment system is a web and solutions to help users learn the different operating iPad compatible application that allows you to find the and safety procedures of the ropeway. It provides a right information at the right time, in order to operate NEW DIRECTDRIVE, NEW SMART BOARD, A NEXT-GEN fully immersive work and training space that recreates and maintain ropeways securely, thus maintaining a AN ETHICAL DRIVING STATION operation conditions in real time in order to help users high availability rate. learn the device's different operating and safety proce- In concrete terms, through COPILOT, POMA provides dures. The user can learn to use the device in a risk-free users with all the technical documentation relating to POMA has redesigned its DirectDrive system – launched in The new smart board is designed to be built in underneath environment, helping them to acquire the necessary the equipment concerned, such as drawings, instruc- 2014 – to produce an ever quieter drive system based on the premise's bay window for visualising the different areas skills more quickly and safely. tions and electrical diagrams. COPILOT is synchronised waste-heat recovery. POMA has improved the DirectDrive for surveillance while optimising available space. The user can even move around the environment to per- in real time with POMA's internal management system, system's ventilation, helping to further reduce noise and The control system has been simplified and navigation form the necessary operations and handling techniques. allowing users to view the latest information. offer even better comfort to passengers, operators, and through the information screen made easier. The 2 control With UPILOT®, it is now possible to train operating and Updates featuring feedback from operators help to maintenance operators. touch screens rotate 180°, allowing them to even be used maintenance personnel before they even get to operate regularly enhance the tool. outside. the device, while allowing trained staff to upgrade the Acting as a multilingual database that can be con- The result? – 8% energy consumption –15 decibels. This is The first screen, used to control the , supports the skills they already have. sulted both on and offline, COPILOT's unique feature a major asset for cities looking for that ideal combination interface of the driving station, the steering modes, and all of The operator can also manage costs (related to train- is its ease of use, with each user choosing their own of eco-responsibility and passenger well-being. DirectDrive the setting and variables statuses for the lift's components ing, etc.) more effectively. UPILOT® also allows you to browsing mode, map data, location, features and text systems have been installed at a growing rate over the last (by location or function). It provides access to the pre-re- monitor how long it takes to train and test new users. searching mode. 5 years, increasing from the 30 systems that initially show- corded periodical quick tests, the ZenIS load simulator and This tool can be used independently by the compa- The "favourites" provide instant access to regularly ny's internal instructors via a specific training course. consulted content. For some equipment you can even cased the technology in 2013, to 188 systems in 2018. And the EcoDRIVE mode, among others. UPILOT®: a flexible and cost-effective tool for cable select the parts to be replaced and place them in a they've been installed throughout the world: Oruro in , The second screen is dedicated to the operation and main- transport operators. basket for an instant quote! Simple and ergonomic, Chimelong in China, Zacatecas in , Santo-Domingo in tenance support functions. It can be used to access the COPILOT is the by far the most advanced operation the Dominican Republic, and soon Saint-Denis on Réunion. advanced features of the COPILOT and HyperView software, and management system on the market. as well as the TimeLINE mode.

12 13 THE POMA Foundation POMA in numbers

Turnover: 450 M€ Tourism / urban activity: More than 6.5 million 60% of turnover people transported 1,113 employees worldwide every hour with 680 in France Number of worldwide installations: over 8,000 100% of POMA France Export: industrial sites based in 80% of turnover Presence around the world: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in over 90 countries Snow: 40% of turnover

POMA has become the major player of cable transportation.

In order to take its actions as a re- by creating the POMA Foundation to where the METROCABLE gondola lifts sponsible company even further, help us move forward. Uniting and are built. together with the women and men of bringing together employees around POMA Colombia has hired a Colom- the company, POMA chose to create values of solidarity seemed an obvious bian collaborator who has close ties the POMA Foundation. Operational as and important step for us to take. This to neighbourhood organisations. She of late spring 2019, the POMA Foun- is why we have initiated a collaborative is the indispensable and precious dation will support solidarity-related process within POMA to bring together link between the company and the projects and missions in the field in all volunteer partners who wish to par- inhabitants. In 2004, POMA built the the area of Mobility. The idea is take ticipate in the development and actions first urban ropeway transportation action by creating links with envi- of the Foundation,” says Jean Souchal, network in Medellín, a city of 3.7 ronmental, solidarity, disability and Chairman of the Board. million inhabitants. Fourteen years sports issues, in France and around after its launch, the network enjoys the world. continuing success and every month POMA ALREADY over 1 million passengers use the POMA “POMA has a clear societal role, and SUPPORTS METROCABLE gondola lifts. In 2013, has been fulfilling its mission for many Medellín was named the World's most years. It will continue to fulfil this mis- INITIATIVES IN innovative city. sion by sharing the convictions and MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA values it holds on how best to con- struct the world around us. We want POMA has provided support to several to further strengthen this responsible organisations in Medellín over the last corporate action with the men and five years, with projects on mobility women who make up POMA, and we and solidarity creating genuine colla- have decided to make further progress boration with the residents of districts Subsidiaries Joint-ventures

14 15 Photo credits: © Shutterstock; Getty Images; Agence Zoom, Grégory Picout. ; Val d’Isère Tourisme ISF-UNSS; POMA; X…

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