<p> Composite Pick-up Box Description: Composite Pickup Box OEM/Year/Model: Ford Motor Company/2001/Explorer Sport Trac OEM Contact/Title/Phone: Pete Miskech/Tech. Specialist/(313)-323-7036 System Supplier/Contact/Phone: Budd Plastics Div./Ken Rusch/(248)619-2235</p><p>Molder/Processor/Contact/Phone: Budd Plastics/Ken Toolmaker/Contact/Phone: WEBER TOOL/JOHN MOSS/705-526- Rusch/(248)619-2235 7897 Material Supplier/Resin Trade Name/Grade /Generic resin type/Contact/Phone: Budd Plastics/Budd SMC/#BD834C /Vinylester SMC/Ken Rusch/(248)619-2235 Nominee/Contact /Address / Phone/Fax/Email: Budd Plastics Div./Ken Rusch /1850 Research Dr.. /Troy, MI 48083 (248)619-2235/(248)619-2412/[email protected] COMPOSITE PICKUP BOX Application Description: One piece compression molded SMC Cargo Single Most Unique Feature:First use of Box (70lbs, 4.5 feet long) composite for a Cargo Box. Process Descriptions: Compression molding, SMC First Usage of Process?:Yes Formerly Used Process: Steel stampings, welded assy. (over 20 Tooling Innovations: Grained surface, large size pieces of steel) Material Innovations:Unique vinylester SMC developed by Budd Mass Savings:About 50 lbs versus steel, and avoided need for 30lb bed liner. Cost Savings: Tooling about $25 million less Cost Avoidance: Tooling and assembly reduced Direct Consumer Benefit:Improved toughness, wear resistance, Is Technology Transferable?:It is being translated scratch resist. corrosion resistance & enhanced appearance. to other trucks Significant Safety Benefit: Long term durability & toughness Significant Environmental Benefit: Can be recycled, less energy used (less weight) Additional Information: Provides unique styling opportunities Additional Information: NA</p>