New Products Webinar for BSC Managers and Staff

January 27-28, 2011

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Moderator

Dan Carson Director, Channel Management Office: 703-310-0509 Cell: 703-216-8189 Email: [email protected]

Overview and “What’s In It For Me?”

 By participating in the webinar, the attendee will: o Learn what the new AbilityOne products are and how to sell them in your store.

o Understand the sales and margin potential of the new AbilityOne items.

o Be well equipped to achieve your store's AbilityOne percentage goal. • Your feedback at the end is appreciated

Overview and Rules of Engagement

• Asking questions o Chat box o Raise hand o Moderator’s request • Limit background noise *6 mute *7 unmute

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Today’s Agenda & Presenters

 New Office Products Presented by: Jennifer Ruth, Director, Product Management, Office Products  New Jan/San MRO Products Presented by: Shawn Spengler, Director of Product Management, JanSan/MRO Products

New Office Products

Jennifer Ruth

SKILCRAFT Monochrome Laser Toner

Huge Savings in Money, Time, & Carbon Footprint!

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Why all the excitement?

 Newly made laser toner compatible with popular HP printers - Outstanding quality!

2-3 times the page yield compared to HP Save money, time and carbon footprint!

“Greenest” toner cartridge available!

These are NOT remanufactured Made in the USA: TAA/Buy America Compliant You will make lots of money!

Substantial employment for people who are blind

SKILCRAFT Toner Value Proposition

 Print 2-3 times the number of pages compared to HP branded toner    High yield equals large savings per printed page The only toner to offer a written yield guarantee 9 patented technologies improve print quality and significantly extend cartridge life  3rd party tests by Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)  Less time spent ordering, changing cartridges, and recycling or disposing of cartridges  Less wasted toner residue at bottom of cartridge

The “Greenest” Toner Available!

      No other toner reduces usage by at least 50% Less than half as many cartridges to manufacture, package, transport, and recycle or dispose of  Saves more than 50% on petroleum, raw materials, energy, fuel, & packaging 37% post-consumer recycled content by weight All components are 100% recyclable – prepaid return label enclosed in re-sealable box 100% of all returned cartridges are recycled 100% recycled packaging; non-toxic ink & varnish

Unsurpassed Quality Toner

    Stringent quality control standards assure unequaled performance to any other alternative laser toner 3 rd party testing (RIT) proves quality equals or exceed OEM toners Lifetime warranty regardless of toner age  no questions asked – no dates to prove  covers service & repair to printer in the unlikely event this toner is found to damage a printer  Local service provided, if needed The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act insures toners will not void an OEM printer warranty

Monochrome Toner Sales

No ETS – this is a unique product – sell on value proposition Sales potential (price points & quantities):     FMP Origins range from $85.00 - $243.00

Average selling prices range from $120.00 - $325.00

Toner usually is 20-30% of office product budgets Forecasted sales = $11 Million & 26 blind jobs!

 Outstanding product for building sales, margins, and much higher percentages of AbilityOne sales!

Competitive price comparison:   Consumers save 35-60% per page cost!

More profit opportunity! HP margins are typically 10-12%; should be able to make 20-30% and still save consumer money

Sales Aids: Monochrome Toner

For help selling, contact:    Cathy West @ AIB (256) 493-6846; [email protected]

Dedicated SKILCRAFT toner help desk (877) 817-2520 Jay Rosenbaum or Kevin Barry @ Clarity (866) 281-3804 Merchandising suggestions:  Trade show printer display showing page count comparisons w/ HP    SKILCRAFT Flash Video - Endless loop POS Signage for use with end-caps or stand-alone signage Place product on shelf position above HP toner with sell sheets Sales motivation for 90 days:  $5.00 spiff paid to BSC employees for each toner sold!  Free imprinted Nalgene water bottle (BPA free) to each customer

SKILCRAFT Toner POS Signage

Collateral for Monochrome Toner

       Sell sheets – customized for your store Tee Shirts for store employees Cross reference sheet to HP toner and printers with yield comparisons Box stuffers: cross-sell our toner, paper & labels Mass customer emails including link to savings calculator & green house gas calculator Thumb drive containing: carbon footprint scorecard, savings calculator, & flash video White paper: actual savings, yield, carbon footprint, & quality results for a major int’l bank

Sell Sheet for SKILCRAFT Toner

“Glide™” & “Glide Pro™” The NEW Era of Hybrid Ink Pens

Description for Both Glide™ and Glide Pro™:    Revolutionary, low viscosity hybrid ink writes as smoothly as a gel and has the permanence and longer write out of a ballpoint pen. Retractable & stylish – two unique designs Airplane safe – will not leak in high altitudes   Dark, vibrant, quick drying ink is smear proof & water resistant Comfort grip gives you total control and is latex-free to avoid allergic reactions

“Glide™” Other features/benefits:

      Translucent slim barrel to monitor ink “Secure Tip” strong metal clip stays in pocket Decorative blister card holds 3 pens Medium and Fine points - all black or all blue 48% post consumer recycled content by weight ETS to Bic Atlantis & Velocity, Papermate ProFit & Comfortmate Grip, and to Zebra Z-1

Glide™ Hybrid Ink Pens

“Glide Pro™” other features/benefits:

       Co-molded latex-free rubber barrel gives full rubber grip for extreme comfort & control New stylish pearlized finish Decorative blister card holds 6 pens Medium point only Available in 6 black, 6 blue, or 2 each of black, blue, and red

Glide Pro™ Hybrid Ink Pens

38% post consumer recycled content by weight ETS to Bic Pro+, Pilot RexGrip, Zebra Ola Glide™and Glide Pro™Value Proposition:  Unlike most of the ETS items, ours are the only pens that contain

low viscosity hybrid ink

, making them

smooth writing

, smear proof and water resistant and the only pens that contain

recycled content

“Glide™/Glide Pro™” Hybrid Ink Pens

Large Sales potential:  Can very profitably sell Glide for prox. $3.50/PG and Glide Pro for prox. $6.75/PG & make over 30% gross profit   Expected annual sales: 550,000 PG & 12 BWYs Competitively priced against commercial equivalents Merchandising suggestions:  Attractive, clear front, blister cards are “hook & peg” ready Customized literature:   Small 6 page folded brochure/stuffer available Will customize w/ your store contact information For display information, samples, or stuffers contact: Linda LiPuma at 414-704-5338 or [email protected]

Kensington/SKILCRAFT Co-Branded Computer Accessories

     LCD Monitor Arm for single monitors LCD Monitor Arm for split screen monitors Foot Rest, Ergonomic, 3 height adjustments Foot Rest, Ergonomic, 5 height adjustments & tilt control Products assembled by Chicago Lighthouse  Contact John Chaney (312) 997-3692; [email protected]

 Kensington Director-level sales support also available

Column Mount Extended Monitor Arm

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LCD Monitor Arms

Attach LCD computer monitor to Column Mount Extended Monitor Arm for reduced eye & neck strain.

Increase productivity from a perfectly positioned monitor.

Cable management system reduces desktop cord clutter.

Provides more usable desk top space.

Dual pivot points allow easy positioning of the monitor height and distance from the viewer. Adjusts vertically & horizontally.

Tilts to eliminate glare; rotates for portrait and landscape viewing.

Attaches to a VESA mount on flat panel monitors measuring from 19” 20” and weighing up to 20 pounds.

Clamps without tools to work surface edges up to 2.5” thick - also attaches to cubicle surfaces and through desktop grommets.

Also available as a 2-pack for dual monitor configuration.

LCD Monitor Arms

    Easy adjustability quickly allows the user to establish the optimal viewing angle and monitor height. Easily resets for multiple users. Assembles in minutes; complete set up instructions included Outstanding quality; exceptionally sturdy Single unit packed in carton with carrying handle; packaging made from 75% PCW recycled material.

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Commercial ETS Items:

 Kensington models 60904, 60091, 60099, 60097 Fellowes models 8034401, 8033801 3M models MA100MB, MA200MB, MA220MB Safco model 2229 Compucessory models 52211 and 25010

LCD Monitor Arm

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Sales potential

 MSRP for single unit is $219.95, FMP Origin = $99.00

MSRP for 2-pack is $439.90, FMP Origin = $198.00

High ticket items build sales with good margin potential.

Helps build AbilityOne sales percentages.

Expected total sales of 3,000 single and 1,000 two-packs equate to over $500,000 annually

Price Comparison with Competition

 Both single and 2-packs are priced competitive with models that have similar features.

LCD Monitor Arms

Merchandising suggestions

 Chicago Lighthouse will provide plexiglass to simulate a monitor to mount on monitor arm for display purposes.

Collateral Available

 Flyers in paper form and electronic format will be provided with space for store customization .

Ergonomic Foot Rests

  Keeps legs elevated for improved posture, circulation and comfort. Reduces pressure & discomfort on lower back 3 angle tilt settings (10 ° , 20 ° , & 30 ° ) and 3 height settings from a minimum of 2.5" high to a maximum of 4.5" high.

 Large nonskid textured surface made of scratch resistant plastic

Kensington/SKILCRAFT SoleSaver Nonskid Surface Adjustable Footrest

Ergonomic Foot Rests

       Surface with massaging bumps designed to stimulate the nerve endings in the bottom of the foot.

Helps relax and soothe feet.

Gentle rocking mechanism exercises ankles while sitting and improves circulation.

Reduces pressure on lower back Five adjustable height settings 30 degree tilt Scratch resistant plastic

Kensington/SKILCRAFT SoleMassage Exercising Footrest

Kensington/SKILCRAFT Foot Rests

   Packaging for both consists of bleached corrugated boxes with 75% PCW content, 4 units/master carton, complete with instructions.

SoleSaver ETS Items :    Kensington #56152 & 56146 Fellowes #48121 Safco #2120BL SoleMassage ETS Items :      Kensington #56155 3M #FR330 Rubbermaid #4653 and 65837 Kantek #Fr400 Safco #2119BL

Kensington/SKILCRAFT Foot Rests

Sales potential (price points & quantities):    SoleSaver – MSRP = $25.95; FMP Origin = $10.15

SoleMassage – MSRP = $49.95; FMP Origin = $21.83

Forecasted sales = $425,000 and 28,000 units Price comparison with competition:  Good margin opportunities while remaining very competitive  All competitive models have higher MSRP prices Merchandising suggestions:  NPA will provide free header card that can be displayed on an un-cartoned footrest - shows features/benefits  Carton has full color flyer on it with photo, features & benefits Customizable Sell sheet coming soon – printed & electronic

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BioWrite®: The Green Choice!

Proprietary, environmental writing instrument line. Biobased, biodegradable barrels reduce the use of petroleum - leave no chemical residue in landfills.

Corn starch-based, renewable, sustainable resin (except for pen refills and rubber grips).

Resin composts in controlled conditions w/in 6 mos.

Rubber parts are latex free: avoid allergic reactions Biodegradable in landfill conditions: heat, water, soil & microbes.

Refillable for environmentally friendly reuse.

Strong, durable resin

BioWrite® Gel Ink Pens

Made by IOB Greensboro – Contact Mike Hill (336) 420-1605 [email protected]

      Gel ink for extra smooth writing – same refill as Vista Gel 35% biobased, biodegradable corn-based bio-resin and 27% pre-consumer recycled plastic by weight.

Bold vivid lines with exceptionally smooth ink flow.

Acid-free, archival quality ink preserves documents.

Translucent barrel allows monitoring of ink supply.

Retractable and refillable; latex-free comfort grip.

BioWrite® Mechanical Pencils

Made by San Antonio Lighthouse – Contact Lee Huston (210) 624-1144 [email protected]

      Pencil available in 0.5 MM, 0.7 MM, and 1.3 MM (black and red lead).

Pencils - 43% biobased & 21% PCW recycled.

Cushion point and sliding metal sleeve automatically retracts to prevent lead breakage. Twist action extra long latex free erasers.

Unique 1.3mm lead is virtually unbreakable.

Lead tubes – 100% Biobased & compostable. One piece flip sliding tube cap, prevents lost cap.

BioWrite® Ballpoint Pens

     Available w/ latex-free rubber grip and ring grip barrel:   Rubber Grip = 68% biobased Ring Grip = 78% biobased Low Viscosity ink writes smoothly Refillable & retractable Accent colors on barrel indicate black or blue ink Certified by Biodegradable Products Institute to meet ASTM D6400-99 standard .

Made by West Texas Lighthouse Contact: Vickie Sanders (325) 656-2978 (C) (325) 653-4231 (W) [email protected]

BioWrite® Ergonomic Ballpoint Pen

Made by IB Milwaukee Contact Linda LiPuma (414) 704-5338 [email protected]

Over 68% Biobased and compostable by weight     Ergonomic wide body design for extra writing comfort and control.

 Thick ribbed cushion grip helps to reduce writing fatigue and cramping.

  Ergonomically balanced and weighted Wide body pens are recommended by the Arthritis Foundation Low viscosity ink for smooth, bold, vivid lines provides the permanence & write-out of a ball point with the smooth feel of a gel pen. Refillable; barrel matches ink color; fine & medium points available.

Certified by Biodegradable Products Institute to ASTM D6400-99 standard.

BioWrite® Commercial ETS

     Gel – Zebra Eco Sarasa Retractable Gel Pencils –0.5 & 0.7 MM: Paper Mate Biodegradable Pencils; no ETS for 1.3 MM or leads Ballpoint w/ Rubber Grip – Bic Pro+, Paper Mate Pro Fit RT, Pilot Rex Grip BeGreen, Zebra ECO Jimnie Clip & Kendo, Pentel RSVP RT, Integra Retractable Ergonomic Ballpoint – Bic Widebody, Pentel Gizmo & Capri, Staedtler iRemedy, Avery eGrip Ballpoint w/ Ring Grip – Bic Clic Stick

BioWrite® Sales Potential & Pricing

   Category forecasted at $1.7 Million @ FMP Origin Forecasted for over 17 blind work years Products competitively priced with “non-green” commercial equivalents  Stores can charge normal writing instrument margins and still sell competitively

BioWrite® Sales Aids

 Merchandising  Very attractive packaging different   look from other SKILCRAFT pens Packaging tells the “green” story End Cap Signs provided  Collateral  Sell sheets for all products – contact NPA  Some product stuffers available  SKILCRAFTSelect flyer features ballpoints

New Jan/San MRO Products

Shawn Spengler

Entrance Matting

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Keep buildings clean and GREEN

  Use less chemicals, water, energy Scraper mat outside – Finger-tip (recycled content avail) and loop pile  Scraper/Wiper Mat in vestibule spaghetti and a carpet pile containing 100% PET on surface Wiper mat - plush 100% PET carpet pile Custom sizes and logos available upon request – call Wiscraft for details.

Entrance Matting

13 Entry Mat NSNs  Mats designed for medium to heavy duty traffic  Colors available: black and gray, with others under development  Most popular sizes: 3x5 and 4x6  Slip-resistant vinyl backing holds mats in place to prevent falls Commercial ETS items:    3M Nomad 6050 Crown Finger-Tip, Fore-Runner, Andersen Waterhog Eco

Entry Matting

Pricing and Sales potential:    Higher dollar sale per unit ($30-185/mat) The matting category shows a wide range in end user pricing Can profitably sell mats at 25-30% gross profit and will be very competitive with other AbilityOne channels   Competitively priced against commercial equivalents

Custom size and logo mats available

– call for details Merchandising suggestions:   Point of Sale materials available Display 15 th Anniversary or BSC logo mat Collateral and Sales Support:  Contact Mike Girard of Wiscraft at

414-778-5813, or [email protected]

Anti-Fatigue Matting

Take a Stand for Less Stress  Prevent aches and pain associated with standing for long periods of time.

 Anti-fatigue mats offer safe, non-slip surfaces to reduce the risk of falls and combat fatigue.

 Vinyl ribbed mats for light to medium duty applications.

 Industrial decking mats for medium to heavy duty needs; deck top surface provides abrasion and puncture resistance; yellow striping available

Anti-Fatigue Matting

6 Anti-Fatigue Mat NSNs    Vinyl mats are great economy choice Mats are for dry area use only Less body stress, greater comfort and increased productivity Commercial ETS items:  Crown   Andersen Various other ribbed vinyl and industrial deck-top mats .

Anti-Fatigue Matting

  Pricing and Sales potential:   Higher dollar sale per unit: Vinyl Ribbed, $18-40/mat  Industrial Decking, $45-170/mat The matting category shows a wide range in end user pricing Can profitably sell mats at 25-30% gross profit and will be very competitive with other AbilityOne channels  Competitively priced against commercial equivalents Merchandising suggestions:  Point of Sale materials available Collateral and Sales Support:  Contact Mike Girard of Wiscraft at

414-778-5813, or [email protected]

Merchandising Mats

Call for Details  Narrow Stand – place by registers, end of isle, small footprint. Free with minimum opening order or sales credit against cost of stand.

 Mat Sample Chain

Toilet Tissue and Paper Towels

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New “Industrial” Paper Products

 100% Recycled Paper, 30-40% Post Consumer Content  Elemental Chlorine-Free (ECF) bleaching on white paper  Ideal for high traffic areas Lower cost/use than standard Reduce labor time and costs Mix NSNs to meet minimum orders Commercial dispensers available

Toilet Tissue and Paper Towels

Jumbo Roll Toilet Tissue (JRT) – 3 NSNs    1 and 2 ply 3.3” core fits most dispensers High capacity = 5-10 standard rolls    Hard Roll Paper Towels – 5 NSNs  White and natural paper 2” core fits most dispensers Economical option High traffic areas Center-Pull Paper Towels – 1 NSN   Hygienic alternative - One hand, touch-free Popular in maintenance and shop areas

Toilet Tissue and Paper Towels

Commercial ETS  Kimberley Clark, Georgia Pacific, Winsoft, Scott, Boardwalk and many others.

Pricing and Sales potential:  Competitive pricing developed – 30-40% gross profit potential; room to aggressively price.

Merchandising suggestions:   Use dispensers as a display Pallet staging Collateral and Sales Support:  Contact Karma Bower of Outlook Nebraska at

(402) 614-3331 x11, or [email protected]

SKILCRAFT-Zep Meter Mist

Automatic Deodorant Dispensing

   New SKILCRAFT co-brand partner Scented air sanitizer refills Refills dispense for approx 30 days  Controls odors in 20x30ft footprint Dispensing Unit  Day, night, and 24-hour settings  Indicator light for replacement  Batteries included

SKILCRAFT-Zep Meter Mist

5 Scented Refill NSNs    Peach, Apple, Country, Smoke, French Reduce airborne bacteria and malodors  Environmentally-friendly VOC compliant  Does not contain: ozone depleting ingredients, “butyl” solvents, phthalates, carcinogens or reproductive toxins, or no A.P.E.’s (Aklyphenol Ethoxyaltes )

SKILCRAFT-Zep Meter Mist

Commercial ETS  Zep, TimeMist, Big-D, Genuine Joe Pricing and Sales potential:    MOQ = 1 Dispenser or Case of Refills Large existing install base for NSNs 20-30% gross profit potential Merchandising suggestions:  Set up a dispenser as a display Collateral and Sales Support:   Envision POC LHB Industries POC

Questions?

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Let’s Get Started!

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Products are available for purchase TODAY. Visit BSCSales.com for info on all of today’s featured items    www.BSCSales.com

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Early Birds Take Note!

 IB Milwaukee is offering free shipping to any BSCs making a purchase over $250 by February 15, 2010.

NIB Contacts in Support of BSCs

Jamie Huffman

703-975-8163 [email protected]

Harlan Erker

703-310-0633 [email protected]

Connie Wilson

703-310-0549 [email protected]

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Dan Carson Director, Channel Management Office: 703-310-0509 Cell: 703-216-8189 Email: [email protected]

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