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Hago – Built On A Foundation ofCreativity, Loyalty & TrustEvery success story has its beginning with the unique vision of an individual. Hago’s story is no different.In 1937, our founders Hermann Harsch and Ludwig Goetz both highly trained industrial machinistsrealized that a growing oil heat industry required uniquely engineered products to maximize theefficiency of oil burners. At this time, oil burner applications were used primarily for industrialpurposes, however the market for residential use was growing. With this in mind, they soughtto design and manufacture a line of precision, flow regulating and fuel-atomizing products,familiarly known today by a simple product name nozzles.Mr. Harsch became the sole owner of Hago shortly thereafter and began a process of machineand product development that even today is unique to the business. Understanding that theproduction of highly machined nozzle products offered unique challenges, Mr. Harsch began toliterally invent, design and build machinery that would ensure that the production of Hagoproducts would remain exactly the same, with each nozzle type performing with the flow, sprayangle and spray pattern that it was designed for. This was no small feat given that the productionof nozzles runs into millions of units and types of nozzles for burner applications were increasing.As a result, although the basic process of nozzle housing production may be similar betweencompetitors, it is here that any similarity ends. Hago’s unique system of machining, cutting,grinding and polishing the internal elements of our products remain unique, as are the machinesthat accomplish this.At Hago today, nearly seventy years later, we owe our success to the vision, creativity andmechanical genius of our founders and those who helped them become one of the worlds leadingmanufacturers of precision fluid atomization products. Hago products are used throughout the world,in burners heating homes, in industrial oil applications, water humidification systems and in pesticidecontrols. Our products have the honor of being certified by NASA and are components within thespace shuttle.Still owned by the Harsch family, we remain steadfastly bound to the traditions that created oursuccess while at the same time continue to evolve as an organization with new product development,process improvement and certifications that will maintain the vision first realized back in 1937.We are committed to embracing the best of yesterday’s craftsmanship and today’s technology,placing the greatest value on Hago employees and Hago customers, without whom we wouldnot exist as a company.We thank you all for your continued support as we move forward into the 21st century.23

The Hago V ision, Mission & ImperativeHago’s V isionTo be the leading and most technologically advanced precisionnozzle manufacturer in the world.Hago’s MissionGiven a long tradition of innovative engineering and productionexcellence, Hago’s mission is to provide our customers with nozzlesthat meet their usage specifications, are manufactured with extremecraftsmanship, delivered on time at a competitive market price.Hago’s ImperativeTo aggressively move forward in the market with employeeswho relentlessly pursue, capture and service customers.Hago’s TraditionAlthough we embrace 21st century sales, marketingand operations practices, we never forget the values thathave been and remain the foundation of our company integrity, loyalty, fairness and an overwhelming desire tosatisfy our customer’s needs.45

Hago PeopleAn organization’s success is defined by its’people and at Hago we take greatpride in the people that make ourorganization work.Hago People (Shown left to right, top to bottom):1-Maria Petock, 2-Laurie Ross, 3-Patti Czarnecki, 4-Maria Pozo,5-Karen Kozak, 6-Ed Holman, 7-Jevon Homitzky, 8-Steve Marone,9-Toni Florek, 10-Rich Thiel, 11-Greg Jura, 12-Daysi Ormeno,13-Brian Melici.Typifying a modern AmericanCompany, Hago people come froma variety of backgrounds and lifeexperiences, each bringing uniqueskills to our organization. One commonthread that binds us all is an overwhelmingdesire to satisfy our customers’ needs eachand every time. Our people understandthat a company, like a chain is onlyas strong as its’ weakest link. As aresult, we all strive to perform at alevel in keeping with the workethic demonstrated by twogenerations of Hagopeople before us.1562839From engineering tomanufacturing, customerservice to sales we all understandthat everything we do is a reflectionon the Hago tradition we take somuch pride in.Our objectives may differ based upon whatour jobs require, however it is clear to us allthat our customers are the final judge of oursuccess as a team.671011134127

Hago ProcessEngineeringAutomationProcessingIt is here that our productsare designed, tested andproperly tooled formanufacturing. Managedby certified professionalengineers, CAD designand sophisticated solidmodeling software ensurethat our products meet thecritical specifications ofOEM burner manufacturers.In addition, unique industrial design applicationsare developed by our engineering staff to meetcritical tolerance requirements.The prices charged for nozzles donot reflect the sophistication of theirdesign and manufacture nor theirimportance in the combustionprocess. The use of designautomation to streamline productionefficiency and quality repetitioncontinues to be vital to our success.We must ensure the highest qualityoutput while remaining highlycompetitive at all times.The production of the nozzle housing is just the beginning of an exacting process of grinding,drilling, polishing and cutting that make up the critical internal parts of a nozzle. These parts, allmanufactured by Hago create the unique tangential slots and inner swirl chamber that define theoperation of the nozzle.MachiningNumerous CNC machines with multiple operations capacity are computercontrolled to meet the rigorous engineering tolerances set for our nozzlehousings. Our machines can run “lights out” (24 hours), increasing ourproduction capacity and meeting our goal of same day shipments fororders received by 2:00 PM.Manufacturing Raw MaterialsHago stainless steel bar stock is made to ourspecifications and comes to us directly from the mill.Our nozzles are manufactured of 100% stainlesssteel, not with combinations of materials that maylower cost but sacrifice product integrity. We alsooffer nozzles in nickel/silver and 300 series stainless steel that increases their lives under more harshconditions such as corrosive fluid applications.8TestingEach nozzle is fully tested prior to packing andshipment using 35 SSU viscosity fuel oil withflows rated at 100-140 PSI based upon thecustomers applications and requirements. Thesetests are monitored by computers that measurethe fluid flow and spray angle. Product testerswho, through years of training, can spot sprayangle and pattern deformities supervise theprocess. This is a true case where technologyand human visual acuity work together to ensurethe highest product quality outcome.PackingAll Hago nozzles are individually packed andidentified as to spray angle and fluid flow.For our OEM customers we have the ability to“egg crate” nozzles and bulk pack them usingprecisely fitted vacuum formed trays for ease ofuse in their manufacturing operations.9

Office Automation:Customer Service & CustomerRelationship ManagementThe heart and soul of our business begins and ends withour customers. The objective of 100% complete customersatisfaction can only be achieved by understanding thewants and needs of each of them. As each customer isunique, we manage this process through an integratedsystem of Customer Relationship Management (CRM).This comprehensivecustomer database allowsus to see, manage,communicate and actupon any customer’srequirements in real time.All communications andactivities concerning acustomers account may beseen by all those who havecontact with that customer.Unique profiles are set andunderstood at a glance,reducing information delaysand providing top quality customerservice based upon an in depthknowledge of a customers history,product preferences, price points andlogistics information. Orderconfirmation and shipment notificationsare sent automatically via the CRMsystem that is directly tied intomanufacturing and accounting information. Any piece of information concerning a customer’s account is accessiblequickly and simply. Given that Hagoservices over 4,000 customers worldwide, the CRM system is critical to ourobjective of 100% on time shipping.10AccountingAlthough a privately held company,Hago takes great care to see that ouraccounting practices are in keepingwith generally accepted accountingprinciples. Hago’s tradition ofintegrity includes the proper and fairhandling of financial records.Relationships with customers andsuppliers are based upon the highestethical standards of behavior.ManagementOur management structure is keptflat and our senior team small sothat we can react quickly toever-changing and dynamic markets.Hago managements’ objective is to lead by example, listen carefully to all team members and takedecisions that are in the best interest of the company and its valued employees and customers.HAGO MANAGEMENT STRUCTUREPRESIDENT & CEOENGINEERINGSALES &MARKETINGFINANCIALCONTROLSMANUFACTURING11

Hago ProductsWhy Buy A Hago Product?Hago products are precision designed andmanufactured with quality, service and long life inmind. We understand that the most common problemin oil burner callbacks is nozzle plugging and as aresult our nozzles are configured to reduce pluggingbased upon contaminatesthat are found in most oilheat systems. We testevery nozzle with fuel oil toensure correct spray, flow rate and to capture any defects prior toshipping. We can assure our customers that burner call backs are notrelated to the nozzle, but rather to the customers oil. Our objective isthat every nozzle leaving our facility be free of defects and that ourcustomers are free from worry.Our products have features and benefits that make them unique andeach can be proven based upon our people and process.12F E AT U R E SBENEFITSPROOFS100% StainlessSteel ConstructionCorrosionResistance416 & 300 SeriesStainless Steel Bar Stock100% Product QualityControl TestingAssurance Of Quality& ConsistencyComputer/Visual Inspection100% ProductPerformance GuaranteeReturn For ReplacementOr CreditReturn PolicyDual FiltrationNozzle ProductsExtends Nozzle Life,Reduces PluggingMillions InUse In EuropeVariable FlowNozzle ProductsProduce Turndown Ratio OfUp To 4:1No SprayAngle VariationEco-ValveAnti-Drip ValveSolves After Drip AtThe NozzleRazor SharpCutoffExtensiveProduct LineWide Selection For OEM &Replacement UseCatalogue,Exchange ChartExpress ShippingInventory When CustomersRequire ItIncrease InExpress StockInnovative andNew ProductsGreater ProductLine SelectionW Nozzle, Siphon Nozzle,Waste Oil & Water ProductsIndustrialProduct DesignEngineered To MeetAny ApplicationIndustrialProducts Produced13