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Welcome to Agfa Corporation!

Welcome to Agfa Corporation!. The Agfa-Gevaert Group. Agfa Graphics 50%. Prepress Systems Industrial Inkjet. Agfa HealthCare 43%. Imaging Technologies Healthcare IT Solutions. Materials 7% . Films & Chemicals. Agfa Graphics: Vision.

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Welcome to Agfa Corporation!

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  1. Welcome to Agfa Corporation!

  2. The Agfa-Gevaert Group Agfa Graphics 50% • Prepress Systems • Industrial Inkjet Agfa HealthCare 43% • Imaging Technologies • Healthcare IT Solutions Materials 7% • Films & Chemicals

  3. Agfa Graphics: Vision • Agfa Graphics believes in the future of the printed medium as a powerful communication tool for: • Information (books, newspapers,..) • Packaging • Advertising & promotion • We will therefore defend and promote the competitive position of printed media. the Power of Print

  4. Agfa Graphics: Mission Stay Ahead. With Agfa Agfa Graphics wants to maximize stakeholder value by: • Improving our customers’ competitive position in prepress and industrial inkjet printing by offering them the means to grow profitably: • Leading edge technology (= INNOVATIONS) • Complete solutions • High level service • Confirming and enforcing Agfa’s leadership position: technology, cost and market leader in the commercial and newspaper prepress and printing markets.

  5. Market segments and applications • COMMERCIAL PRINTERS • Magazines - books - catalogues - folders - posters... • PACKAGE PRINTERS • Folding carton - labels - flexo - corrugated... • NEWSPAPER PRINTERS • Tabloid - broadsheet... • INKJET • packaging – decoration – posters – banners...

  6. Global Services • Technical Service • Tech Support • Systems Integration • Preventive Maintenance • Expert Services • Consulting • Training & Education • Financial Services

  7. Professional Services ColorMgmt Servers Proofing Professional Services WF Ptr-high Workflow UV Digital Press Platesetters WF Ptrs-mid Chemistries Professional Services WF Ptrs-low Digital Plates Film UV InkJet Inks Analog Plates Film Packaging Pressroom Prepress InkJet Agfa Product Portfolio • Agfa has 15 primary product lines

  8. Agfa and Pitman Product Portfolio Professional Services and Support Finishing Equip Tape/Adhesives Latex Inks Workflow Solvent Inks CDI Imagers AQ inks Pkg Workflow Flexible Media Bindery Products Rigid Media Anilox Rolls Ink Dispensing Systems Print Sleeves Color Control Rollers WF Ptrs-mid WF Ptr-high Monitoring Systems DI Press Sticky Back Tape WF Aqueous Ptrs UV Digital Press Proofing Environmental Systems Flexo Ink Plate Mounting WF Ptrs-low Chemistries Chemistries Digital Plates Coatings Analog Plates Flexo Plates CAD Equip Software Letterpress Plates Offset Inks Platesetters Servers ColorMgmt Film Film Blankets Pressroom Prepress Packaging InkJet • Agfa has 15 primary product lines • Pitman adds 28 primary product lines • Significantly expanded addressable market • Complimentary portfolios UV InkJet Inks

  9. Graphic Systems Product Portfolio Software Filmsetter Film Plates Printing Press Computer-to-Film Computer-to-Plate Platesetter Work- station Proofing Digital Printing Scanner

  10. Agfa Corporation • Agfa Corporation is the USA Graphics Sales & Service subsidiary of Agfa-Gevaert, N.V. • Agfa Corporation’s headquarters are located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey • Agfa-Gevaert’s headquarters are located in Mortsel, Belgium • Agfa Corporation employs over 1000 employees, with locations in: • Elmwood Park, New Jersey (Corporate Headquarters) • Wilmington, Massachusetts • Somerville, New Jersey (Branchburg) • Thousand Oaks, California • Dayton, New Jersey • Teterboro, New Jersey

  11. Quality Policy • For Agfa Graphics, high product quality, integral environmental protection, the highest safety standards and optimal economical profitability are of equal importance when realizing the company targets • We recognize that quality is a business priority that can not be compromised • We strive to continually improve our business processes, our systems, our products and solutions so as to fully meet the expectations of our customers • We consider quality as a shared responsibility of all our employees • Agfa Graphics strives to be the partner of choice for its customers in their search for competitive solutions

  12. Agfa Policies and Practices

  13. Equal Employment Opportunity • Agfa provides opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious conviction or political ideology • Equal Employment Opportunity Policy applies to all personnel transactions

  14. Sexual Harassment Policy • Agfa is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from all forms of discrimination, including actions that may be considered as sexual harassment • Sexual harassment is forbidden by law and by company policy • Advise your immediate supervisor or Human Resources • Retaliation for having brought or supported a complaint is unlawful • All reports will be promptly investigated

  15. Workplace Violence Policy • Agfa is committed to providing a safe and secure work environment • Threats, harassment or acts of violence will not be tolerated • Employees are responsible for notifying Management of any threat or violent behavior, or if an incident occurs which requires immediate Security or Medical help

  16. Diversity • Agfa is committed to fostering an environment that recognizes and values DIVERSITY so that every employee can reach their fullest potential

  17. Employee Communication • InsideAgfa Intranet Web Site • E-Mail Network • Bulletin Boards • Interaction eNews • Employee Meetings • WebEx / Teleconference

  18. ID Badges • A photo ID badge is required for all employees • ID badges must be worn at all times • Arrangements will be made by your site Human Resources Representative to obtain an ID Badge

  19. Pay Day & Credit Union Banking • Payday is bi-weekly, every other Thursday • Work week is Monday through Sunday • Direct Deposit of your paycheck is required • Direct Deposit Form is included in your new hire orientation package, or can be obtained direct from the InsideAgfa intranet or Payroll Department. • Banking available with local Greater Alliance Credit Union – see Human Resources for application. • Savings Account and/or Checking Account • CDs, Christmas Club, Vacation Club • Loans (Auto, Personal, Home Equity, Etc.) • Miscellaneous (U.S. Savings Bonds, Traveler’s Checks, Visa Card and Money Orders)

  20. Performance Management Program • Formal performance evaluations – mid-year & year-end • Informal progress evaluations - ongoing • Forms & Procedures can be found on InsideAgfa - corporate Intranet site

  21. Salary Increases • Common salary review - on or around April 1st • Increases are based on your performance and management’s recommendation within an approved salary budget

  22. Holidays • Twelve paid holidays per year • Eight designated holidays: New Year’s Day Thanksgiving Day Memorial Day Day after Thanksgiving Independence Day Christmas Eve Labor Day Christmas Day

  23. Holidays (continued) • Four discretionary holidays per year for use after your first three months of service • For new hires, discretionary holidays are prorated: • January & February 4 Days • March & April 3 Days • May & June 2 Days • July & August 1 Day • Unused discretionary holidays may not be carried over from year to year

  24. Vacations • Eligibility for Vacation: Years of Service # of Days / Weeks • 1-4 10 / 2 weeks • 5-9 15 / 3 weeks • 10-19 20 / 4 weeks • 20-25 25 / 5 weeks • Carry Over Policy - With supervisor’s approval, you may carry over up to five vacation days earned in a year into the following year. • Carry over must be used by the end of the 1st quarter.

  25. Vacations (cont’d) • During your first calendar year with the company, vacation eligibility is earned according to the schedule below, depending on your date of hire: • Jan 1- 31 10 days • Feb 1- 28/29 9 days • Mar 1- 31 8 days • April 1- 30 7 days • May 1- 31 6 days • June 1- 30 5 days • July 1- 31 4 days • Aug 1- 31 3 days • Sept 1- 30 2 days • Oct 1- Dec 31 1 day • You must complete three months of service before scheduling vacations

  26. Job Postings • Agfa job opportunities are posted on company bulletin boards and on InsideAgfa • To apply for a job opportunity you must: • be in good standing • complete a self nomination form available on InsideAgfa • Preference is normally given to those who have been in their current job for at least 12 months

  27. Service Awards Program • selection of a gift from website or catalog • Service awards begin at five years of employment, and then at each five-year milestone thereafter • Regular employees, working 30+ hours per week are eligible • Special Recognition Award Program • Program developed to show appreciation to employees for extraordinary effort and significant accomplishments • Promotes timely and appropriate recognition through ease of use • Manager’s Starter Kit available from Human Resources • Complete program details on InsideAgfa

  28. Education Assistance • For job-related degree programs • Requests must be submitted & approved prior to enrollment • 50% paid up front & 50% paid upon course completion with grade of C or better • Covered: tuition, books, lab and registration fees • Payback provision • $6000 undergraduate & $9000 graduate yearly maximum

  29. Work/Life Programs • The Work Life Balance Programs have been made available in order to promote the well being of our employees.  By utilizing the options available to you, a more efficient work schedule can be created, thus allowing the best possible integration of both work and family life • Flextime • Compressed Week • Job Sharing • Telecommuting • Reduced Week • For further details on Work/Life Programs, please visit the Human Resources page on InsideAgfa

  30. Employee Assistance Program - EAP with MHNet • MHNet a confidential counseling service, available at no cost to employees and/or family members • Offers range of work-life services to support you • through all life stages from pregnancy to elder care, such as: - Substance Abuse/Addiction - Family Life/Adoption/Parenting - Stress - Financial/Legal Consultations - Relationships - Personal Growth/Development - Health/Wellness - Grief & Coping With Any Loss 1-888-532-5050 www.mhneteap.com Log In: AGFA Password:8885325050

  31. Employee Referral Program • The purpose of the Employee Referral Award Program is to encourage Agfa Graphics, Agfa HealthCare, Agfa Materials and Agfa Finance (“Agfa”) employees to refer qualified individuals for employment opportunities with Agfa. • Agfa employees may earn an Employee Referral Award for referring applicants for open positions in Agfa. Awards are subject to all required withholding deductions. There is no limit on the number of Employee Referral Awards that an employee may earn. • The actual award amount for each qualified Agfa job opening will generally be specified in the 'Employee Referral' section of each position's job posting located on the Agfa Corporate Intranet. • The award will be paid provided: • The individual referred is on the payroll as a regular full-time employee • The referring employee is still an active employee when the award is processed. • The award will be paid within the first 90 days of the referred applicant's start date.

  32. Employee Referral Program • Business Rules • Referred candidate must apply through iRecruiter to posted position (for reporting purposes) • Positions must be noted as being eligible for an employee referral • Employees will not be eligible to receive a referral award if: • An employment agency or search firm is contractually entitled to receive a fee or payment. • The referred employee is/has worked at Agfa as a temporary employee or has responded to an advertisement as the result of another recruitment source. • The referred employee has given notice of termination prior to payment of the referral award. • The referred employee is a present or former Agfa employee. • The referred employee is an immediate family member. • The employee is designated as a temporary to regular hire or the referred employee is/has been a consultant. • Since the referring and recruiting of quality candidates for employment • opportunities is the responsibility of all Human Resources employees and all • employees involved in hiring decisions, these employees are not eligible for • employee referral awards. • The referring employee is a Member of the Executive Management Team. • The referring employee is not employed in the Agfa Graphics, Agfa HealthCare, Agfa Materials and Agfa Finance Business Group.

  33. Environmental, Health & Safety

  34. Safety Overview • Agfa is committed to safety through: • Accident Prevention • Building Safety and Maintenance • Continuous Training/Awareness • Employee Accountability and Recognition • Ergonomic Evaluations • Industrial Hygiene Assessments • OSHA Compliance

  35. Environmental, Health and Safety Basics (EH&S) • Protect the health and safety of our employees and preserve the environment • Systematically develop environmentally acceptable products and production processes • Conserve natural resources • Operate its facilities safely • Minimize the impact of its activities and products on the environment

  36. Safety Principles • All injuries and occupational illnesses can be prevented. Zero incidents is a reasonable goal and is the target for Agfa Corporation • Management is directly responsible for preventing injuries and illnesses, with each level accountable to the one above and responsible for all levels below. This applies to all levels, from the President to the newest employee • Safe behavior is a condition of employment for all • Creating a safe work environment for employees is a good business decision and adds to overall business performance. Safety is a critical part of job performance

  37. Safety Principles (continued) • Safety awareness will be raised through appropriate training, communication, written standards and procedures, and audits. Corrective actions will be taken in response to deficiencies • Continuous improvement will be made in safety performance. Goals and measures will be established • All incidents that may have resulted in harm to employees will be investigated and evaluated • Individual responsibility and accountability for personal safety is critical. All employees will be involved in safety activities • Safe behavior will be reinforced through positive feedback and deficiencies will be responded to with appropriate and consistent disciplinary action

  38. What to do if injured at work • Seek EMERGENCY treatment immediately • Remember, first responsibility is to your immediate health – get assistance • Advise the hospital/emergency room that the injury is work related • If injured at an Agfa site (facility), follow local procedure • Notify and report immediate facts to your Supervisor • Inform your Human Resources Manager • You have a right to any of your own work related medical records. If you would like information on your own medical records, contact your Human Resources Manager

  39. Emergency Evacuation Procedure • Your first responsibility is to evacuate and warn others • The basics are always the same if an alarm is given: • Shut down any hazardous equipment if easy to do and quick • Leave your area and do not bring anything but your wallet/purse, car keys, and coat (if needed and easily at hand) • Close the door to any room you are in behind you • Leave by the nearest safe exit and go to your assembly area

  40. Hazard Communication Program • List of Hazardous Chemicals are maintained at each large site • Hazard Determination is made by manufacturer and reviewed by EHS or local site EHS personnel • Labeling is required and provided by manufacturer or EHS • MSDS’s are available on IntraDoc, Internet and through site EHS • Information and Training are provided by EHS and local personnel

  41. EH&S Resources

  42. EH&S Training System

  43. Employee Benefits 2013 Agfa Corporation

  44. Benefits Program Begins With Agfa Date of Hire: • Medical (including Prescription Drug Coverage) • Health Savings Account (for Consumer Driven Health Plan members) • Dental • Vision • Short Term Disability • Long Term Disability • Employee Basic Life – 1.5x Base • Supplemental Employee Life - Optional • Voluntary Spouse Life and Child Life – Optional • Accidental Death and Dismemberment - Optional • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account • Dependent Care Spending Account • 401(k)

  45. New Hire Benefit Enrollment • Customized Benefit Enrollment Guide Mailed To Address of Record From Agfa Benefits Services • Includes information about your health and welfare benefit options and contributions. • Effective date of coverage is your Agfa Date of Hire • Easy Enroll: • Access the secured Agfa Benefits Services site, https://agfa.employee.com and follow Guide enrollment instructions, or • Call 1-800-776-4334 to speak with a Benefits Counselor • Covered Dependents Require: • Social Security Number • Copies of proof documents for benefit enrollment eligibility (i.e. copies of marriage or birth certificate). • Send to Agfa Benefits Services within 15 days from date of enrollment. • Deadline:Must enroll within 31 days from date of hire. • If you do not make an “active” election, you will be assigned the “default” coverage for remainder of the calendar year.

  46. Benefit Default Coverage - When You Do Not Make An “Active” Election Within 31 Days From Agfa Date Of Hire

  47. Two (2) Ways To Access Agfa Benefits Services 24/7 • 1) Log on to https://agfa.employee.com from any computer: • Access Code: 0 1 2 3 4 (5-digit Employee ID) • Add “0” in front of a 4-digit ID • PIN #: First-time users are given access PIN with Enrollment Guide. • If you don't remember your password, call 1-800-776-4334 to reset • 2) Call Agfa Benefits Services at 1-800-776-4334 and speak with a Counselor • Who will assist you with your request for information, or enter your health/welfare benefit elections, or changes when you are eligible to do so.

  48. Domestic Partner Coverage • Agfa’s benefit plans and programs are provided equally to employees with spouses and employees with Domestic Partners (same or opposite gender) • Domestic Partner Affidavit and Instructions forms available on the Agfa Benefits Services site at https://agfa.employee.com • If you cover a domestic partner, you will have imputed income for the cost of your domestic partner coverage. • Complete, sign and return Domestic Partnership Affidavit, with required supporting documentation: to Brenda Turri – HR Dept, Wilmington MA • Proof of same residence • Proof of shared financial obligation • Proof of one-year relationship • Read the Summary Plan Description(s) and Administrative Guide maintained on Agfa Benefits Services site https://agfa.employee.com for more information about Domestic Partner coverage.

  49. Medical Plan Options – UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Choice Plus Plan • Members Maintain Freedom to Choose and Treat With • In-Network and/or Out-of-Network Providers • Office visits subject to a $30 co-pay • Other services subject to deductible and co-insurance will apply • Annual Out-of-Pocket costs: • Employee: $2,000 • Employee + Spouse: $4,000 • Employee + 1 Child: $4,000 • Employee + Children: $6,000 • Employee + Family: $6,000 • No Lifetime maximums • $150 Emergency Room (ER) co-pay, not subject to deductible and co-insurance (Co-pay waived if admitted)

  50. Medical Plan Option – UnitedHealthcare (UHC)Choice In-Network Only Plan • Coverage is provided for In-Network services ONLY • Member is 100% Financially Responsible for Out-of-Network Charges • IMPORTANT: Verify your providers participate in the UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Choice Network • Office / Specialist Co-Pay: $25 - $35 • Other Services: Subject to 95% Co-insurance • Annual Out-of-Pocket amounts: • Employee Only: $1,000 • Employee + Spouse: $2,000 • Employee + One Child: $2,000 • Employee + Two or more Children: $3,000 • Employee + Family: $3,000 • In-Patient Hospital co-pay $250 per day (Three day maximum per year)

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