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LEADERS IN POWERSPORTS OEM& AFTERMARKET SHOCK ABSORBERS

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THE ORIGINSElka Suspension was founded in 2000 and originally focused mainly on Performance and Racing ATVs. The company quickly established itself as the North Americanleader in aftermarket suspension manufacturing through a revolutionary approach based on high-quality productsthat are custom-built upon each customer’s specific needs,delivered within a fast turnaround time and backed by personalized after-sale service and support.

During recent years, the company has diversified its operations and introduced innovative products for other powersports markets such as Sports-Utility ATVs, Side-by-Side Vehicles, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Off-Road Trucks and Jeep, Military and Para-Military, Industrial applications and more. Elka Suspension products are distributed worldwide through a vast networkof authorized dealers and service centers.

THE BRAND• Well-established, widely recognized brand reputed

within the powersports industry for high-performance,quality products and best customer service

• Successful racing heritage across multiple powersportsdisciplines with multiple championships victoriesthroughout the world

• Leading aftermarket shock manufacturer for Side-by-Side Vehicles and ATV

• Global reach with over 1300 resellers and service centers across the world

THE PRODUCTS• Advanced products that are tested and race-proven with

multiple champions around the world

• Performance that set the standard within the industry

• Provides major improvement of vehicle dynamics, ridequality and comfort

• Modular product platform allowing wide range of modelsand options, from cost-effective high-performance OEMshock absorbers up to high-end race-ready aftermarketshocks, all built from the same high-end quality compo-nents

• Added-value of aftermarket brand recognition and per-formance for OEM applications

THE FACTORY• Modern 16,000 square-feet facility located in Boucherville,

Quebec, Canada with production capacity of approximately 80 000 units per year (single shift)

• Dedicated OEM assembly line with internal quality controlsystem and full traceability system with our suppliers

• ISO 9001:2008 Certified Quality Management System forour OEM assembly line

COMPANY PROFILE


OEM, INDUSTRIAL & MILITARY APPLICATIONSOur modular product platform can easily and quickly be adapted to offer a complete solution to manufacturerswith OEM and aftermarket products. Elka Suspension’sproducts and expertise can bring some huge added-value to any vehicle at a comparable cost. We also specialize in working closely with smaller manufacturers and chassisfabricators.

CONSULTATION SERVICESManufacturers can benefit from the expertise and experi-ence of our Research & Development team through our sus-pension and hydraulics consultation services. Our engineersand technicians can work with them and help optimize their products and/or ensure their optimal integration with our shock absorbers.

CUSTOM FABRICATION & MANUFACTURINGThose with special projects can rely on our team for the conception, design and custom fabrication of unique products to suit their needs. We can also provide efficientmanufacturing at competitive pricing for almost any kind of project or mass-production with the collaboration of ourlocal and international partners.

SCOPE OF EXPERTISE

AFTERMARKET PRODUCT LINES• Sports & Competition ATV• Sports-Utility ATV• Side-By-Side Vehicles• Sportsbikes & Motorcycles• Motocross & MiniMoto• Snowmobiles• Off-Road Vehicles & Trucks• Motorsports & Race Cars


CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONSOur clientele can choose from several configurations andadjustment options, getting the perfect balance betweenperformance and tunability to meet their requirements in terms of performance and cost targets. Every Elka Suspension product is custom tuned according to eachcustomer’s needs based on various factors including targetrider weight and intended use.

PERSONALIZED CUSTOMER SERVICECustomer satisfaction has always been the priority at Elka Suspension. We strongly believe that each and everyone of our customers deserves the same level of service and attention as the professional racers. When you call onElka Suspension, customers deal directly with a knowledge-able suspension specialist who will listen carefully to really understand theirpersonal needs. Our specialists can adviseand assist them in finding the most appropriate products to fulfill your expectations.

PERFORMANCE & COMFORT IMPROVEMENTSEach vehicle has its own geometry design with its inherentstrengths and weaknesses. Based on extensive R&D andtesting, our engineers are able to optimize certain aspects of the geometry that affect the handling attributes and improve on them to increase performance and comfort.

AFTER-SALE SUPPORTAfter you have purchased from Elka Suspension, our team of dedicated technicians is only a phone call away to helpriders get the most out of their investment. They are avail-able to answer any question you might have regarding the installation, adjustment and fine-tuning of the shock absorbers. We also attend selected events throughout theworld with our Technical Support Program. During theseevents, riders can meet our technicians at our support vehi-cle to get further assistance and emergency servicing. We always do our very best and go the extra mile to makesure customers are entirely satisfied with our products and service.

EXCLUSIVE ADDED-VALUE

• CNC-machined, aeronautical grade anodizedbillet aluminum parts and adjustment knobs

• High-quality triple-seal heads, o-rings andwearbands that reduce friction and heat forlonger shock life

• A checkball that isolates the compression circuit from the rebound circuit, so they don’t interfere with each other

• Proprietary oil that can withstand higher operating temperatures to reduce fatigue

• High-tensile proprietary springs

• Spherical bearings at both ends that isolatethe shock absorber from forces in torsion

STANDARD FEATURES


ENGINEERING AND IN-HOUSE RAPID PROTOTYPINGWhen developing a new application, our R&D engineers and technicians will take multiple measurements to create a computer model. Then, our professional test riders assessthe performance of the vehicle and its suspension designand provide feedback on what could be improved on it. After designing compatible products that provide the desired improvements, our engineers use in-house rapidprototyping to quickly validate the physical fitment. After all required modifications are made to the design, they generate the first prototypes that are used for additionalfield testing. At Elka Suspension, this whole process happens in a short time frame; that’s why we are able toquickly offer several product options for new vehicle models.

PURPOSE-DRIVEN NEW TECHNOLOGIESCombining input from our pro riders and customers with objective data collected using our telemetric data acquisition systems, we develop new technologies that can address various issues encountered in specific ridingconditions. This approach has led to the introduction of many successful new products and the continuous improvement of existing products. Using 3D software (CAD)and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), our R&D engineers canquickly develop new designs and products, optimize the design and the strength of our products through computermodels and simulations. These systems also allow them to collaborate easily with other aftermarket manufacturers to ensure compatibility and to generate data that can beused with our telemetric data acquisition systems to speedup and facilitate testing sessions with our professional riders.

EXTENSIVE REAL-WORLD TESTINGThe most innovative concepts and features aren’t worthmuch if they cannot translate into real advantages for our customers. That’s why we also do extensive testing in real-world conditions with riders who have diverse riding experience, ensuring that we not only satisfy the professional racers, but also meet the needs and expectations of every customer profile. During these tests,the products are pushed to their very limits, far beyond what most of our customers would do. When consumers purchase Elka Suspension products, they not only receivehigh-quality shock absorbers but they also benefit from thecombined knowledge and experience of many professionalriders and expert suspension engineers.

We use dynamometer testing both for quality control and for precise analysis when developing products.The precision provided by the dynamometer tremendously exceeds what the human eye can detect andsupplies objective data that can be compared and reproduced across production units. This testingmethod has also proven more valuable and accurate than relying on subjective riders’ tests alone.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES

DYNAMOMETER TESTING


QUALITY IS CONTROLLED AT EVERY STEPFrom the raw materials to final shipment, our products mustgo through several quality controls. A finished product willnever leave the factory if it doesn’t meet our high standardsof quality. Every unit is rigorously tested on a dynamometerto ensure maximum quality, performance and durability at a very precise level before it is marked with a serial numberand sent out to a customer.

SMALL DETAILS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCEThe design of all Elka Suspension products includes severalfeatures that have been incorporated over years of improvements and testing. Those small features are oftenoverlooked, mainly because riders never notice them wheneverything is working fine. For example, we use the appropriate thread-locking fluid at several steps of the assembly process to prevent loosening from vibration and extended use. Also, a proprietary special bleeding andcalibration process ensures that there are no microscopic air bubbles inside the oil that could expand when heatedand decrease the overall performance of the product.

HIGHEST QUALITY MATERIALS AND COMPONENTSAll aluminum parts are CNC-machined from the finest materials and then anodized to provide a beautiful long-lasting finish. Our parts also undergo a heat and anti-friction treatment – processes essential to the production of a high-performance shock absorber. All o-rings, seals and wearbands have been carefully selected to provide the perfect balance of durability and reduced friction. The springs, bottom-out bumpers and many other components we use are manufactured exclusively for us so that they meet our standards of quality and performance.

HAND-ASSEMBLED TO THE TIGHTEST TOLERANCESWe put the same care and attention into every single unit we produce. Our experienced technicians hand-build each product, taking into account all the factors specific to each custom order. Using proprietary tools, they assemblethe components to very tight tolerances in a controlled environment, so no impurities can get inside the shock absorbers. Our production is remarkably quick for custom-built products thanks to our unique manufacturing process.

CRAFTSMANSHIP

OUR QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCEDTECHNICIANS ASSEMBLE EACH UNIT BY HAND TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS,ENSURING A CONSISTENT QUALITYLEVEL FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL UNIT.


MOBILE TESTING AND DEVELOPMENT UNITWhen developing a new application, our R&D engineers and technicians will take multiple measurements to create a computer model. Then, our test riders assess the perform prototypes that are used for additional testing. At Elka Suspension, this whole process happens in a shorttime frame: that’s why we are able to quickly introduce several products options therefore allowing manufacturers to rapidly unveil their vehicles on the market.

REAL-WORLD TESTING AND QUALITY CONTROLCombining input from our pro riders and customers with objective data collected using our telemetric data acquisitionsystems, we develop new technologies that can address various issues encountered in specific riding conditions.This new designs and products, optimize the design and the strength of our products through computer models andsimulations. These systems also allow them to collaborateeasily with other aftermarket manufacturers to ensure compatibility and to generate data that can be used withour telemetric data acquisition systems to speed up and facilitate testing sessions with our professional riders.

Our internal quality management system isbased on several quality controls to ensure that all products manufactured and shipped are free of any manufacturing defects. We have obtained ISO9001:2008 certificationto provide even greater peace of mind for ourcustomers.

EXTENSIVE TESTING

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

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LEADERS IN POWERSPORTS OEM& AFTERMARKET SHOCK ABSORBERS

1585-M DE COULOMB, BOUCHERVILLE, QUEBEC, CANADA J4B 8J7TOLL-FREE: 1-800-557-0552 | HEAD OFFICE: +1 450-655-4855 | www.elkasuspension.com


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