To: All ProTeam Reps Date: June 1st, 2012 From: Rich Steinberg Subject: 3rd Quarter Initiatives 2012 ProTeam is pleased to announce the 2012 Q3 Commercial Sales Initiatives. Listed below are ProTeam’s strategies for July through September 2012. Feature ProTeam’s Quiet Vacuuming Units for day cleaning, call centers and healthcare Promote the Intercept Micro® Filters to gain and protect filter share ProForce®1200XP HEPA Upright Launch & ProForce Promotion Planning for the Super Coach Pro™ 6 and 10 launch Gain mind share using the ProTeam 25th Anniversary Celebration During the 3rd Quarter our educational focus will be on IAQ and filtration with high filtration vacuums. We also want to work with our customers to demonstrate the benefits of HEPA Level Filtration™. 1. ADVERTISING & PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGN: July through September 2012 Teaser & Reveal Ad Campaign for Super Coach Pro 6 and 10 Longevity/Durability Testimonials from ProTeam customer submissions from Oldest Vac Contest Why ProTeam Backpacks? Social Media Campaign - drive traffic to our social media sites 25th Anniversary Celebration Educational Scholarship Contest: May/June ProTeam Spotted: submissions of ProTeam products in use 2. KEY DISTRIBUTOR ACTIVITIES The 3rd Quarter ProPartner business and planning meetings are designed for us to review and adjust our plans and strategies. We also need to manage the ProPartner requirements to insure compliance and maximize the program benefits for us and the customer, (making sure the filter percent is being met and the right equipment is being stocked). Hold business meetings June 15th through July 31st, 2012 - Outline ProPartner Program benefits and status - Highlight 2012 business to date, 3rd Quarter 2012 Strategies and Initiatives (Bus. Mtg. Presentation) - Quiet Vacuum Promotion (July) - Filter Promotion and Plan (August) - ProForce 1200XP HEPA Launch and ProForce Promotion (August) - ProTeam Super Coach Pro 6 & 10 qt Backpack Launch plan - Schedule sales meetings (DSR Sales Meeting Presentation) - Articles on HEPA level vacuums, IAQ, filtration, sound sensitive vacuuming needs 12438 Bridger Street / Boise, ID 83714 / 866-888-2168 / Fax: 303-759-5690 1 of 6 05.25.12 3. QUIETPRO HEPA BACKPACK & CANISTER VACUUM PROMOTION: July 1st through July 31st This promotion is designed to incentivize distributors to stock these specialty vacuums to enhance their ProTeam offering. Promotion is valid on the below QuietPro HEPA Level Filtration backpack & canister vacuums only. As a BONUS, when 12 or more QuietPro units are purchased on a single order, ALL vacuums on that order will receive the additional 7% discount. PROMOTION CODE: 123QPHEPA1 Number of Units 2-5*: 6-11*: 12+**: Additional Discount 5% 6% 7% * Additional discount on the below featured vacuums only. ** Additional discount on ALL ProTeam vacuums ordered. Qualifying Vacuums: Item # and Description 107146 QuietPro BP HEPA w/Xover Floor Tool & Telescoping Wand 107152 QuietPro CN HEPA w/Xover Floor Tool & Telescoping Wand Only the listed items qualify for the above promotional discount Distributor’s standard freight terms apply PROMO CODE: must be noted on order Quantity discounts apply to single orders shipped to one location Distributor may include other ProTeam vacuums, filters and accessories to an order to help qualify for free freight based on their account terms Bids, Contract Pricing and Deviated Programs are excluded All orders must be received and scheduled for immediate shipment from July 1 st through July 31st, 2012 to receive the above promotion. ProTeam will fax and e-blast all eligible distributors the week of June 25th, 2012. 4. PROFORCE UPRIGHT PROMOTION: August 1st through August 31st Purchase any ProForce Upright HEPA vacuum and receive the below additional discount. PROMOTION CODE: PT123UP1 Qualifying ProForce Upright Vacuums: #107252 1500XP HEPA / #107253 1500 HEPA / #107251 1200XP HEPA 12438 Bridger Street / Boise, ID 83714 / 866-888-2168 / Fax: 303-759-5690 2 of 6 05.25.12 Number of Units 6 -11: 12 - 23: 24 - 35: 36 – 47: 48 – 95: 96+: Additional Discount 5% 6% 7% 8% 10% 15% Only the listed items qualify for the above promotional discount Distributor’s standard freight terms apply Quantity discounts apply to single orders shipped to one location PROMO CODE: must be noted on order Distributor may include filters and accessories to an order to help qualify for free freight based on their account terms Bids, Contract Pricing and Deviated Programs are excluded All orders must be received and scheduled for immediate shipment from August 1 st through August 31st, 2012 to receive the above promotion. ProTeam will fax and e-blast all eligible distributors the week of July 30th, 2012. 5. INTERCEPT & XFIT FILTERS DISTRIBUTOR PROMOTION: August 1st through August 31st All ProTeam Intercept Micro Filters 70% off list and XFit Intercept Micro Filters 80% off list PROMOTION CODE: PT123IMF ProTeam Intercept Micro Filters (BP, CN, UP, Wet/Dry) Part # 100431 106995 100331 100291 104544 103483 106960 106973 107182 107181 107180 Unit Super QuarterVac, Super QV HEPA, QuarterVac, TailVac, ProVac BP, QuietPro BP HEPA, GoCartVac, AviationVac Above Vacs in a closed collar Super CoachVac, SCV HEPA, CoachVac, MegaVac, LineVacer HEPA & ULPA QuietPro CN HEPA, ProVac CN (formally ProClean), RunningVac ProForce Upright (case = 25/10 packs) Super HalfVac HEPA (open collar) Super HalfVac HEPA (closed collar) ProGuard 4 gallon 3/pk ProGuard 10 / 10 HEPA 3/pk ProGuard 15 /20 3/pk List Price $15.60 $26.76 $20.80 $31.10 $24.97 $11.21 $20.80 $24.47 $18.00 $24.33 $35.34 70% Discount $4.68 $8.03 $6.24 $9.33 $7.49 $3.36 $6.24 $7.34 $5.40 $7.30 $10.60 PROMOTION CODE: PT123XFIT XFIT Intercept Micro Filters* Part # 107261 107262 107263 107264 107265 Fits Brands Vacuum Model Sanitaire® (Electrolux) SC9150 / SC9180 (Type SD) Sanitaire® SC600 / SC800 (Type F&G) ORECK® XL2000 (Type CC) Windsor® Versamatic® Windsor® Sensor® / Versamatic® Plus LIST Price 80% Discount $16.49 $3.30 $18.49 $3.70 $19.39 $3.88 $17.99 $3.60 $18.99 $3.80 12438 Bridger Street / Boise, ID 83714 / 866-888-2168 / Fax: 303-759-5690 3 of 6 05.25.12 Advance® Clarke™ Tornado® NSS® Lindhaus Advance® Lindhaus Advance® Tennant® 107266 107267 107268 107269 107276 Spectrum™ 12/15/18 CarpetMaster® 200 CV30, CV38 Pacer™ 112, 115 Activa™ (Type A4) PowerOne® RX HEPA (type PH4) Carpetwin® 14/18 3110, 3120 $15.39 $3.08 $19.49 $3.90 $19.49 $3.90 $17.39 $3.48 $15.39 $3.08 *These filter bags are not products of, nor are they sponsored by, their respective manufacturers. All registrations and trademarks are property of their respective manufacturers. Only the listed items qualify for the above promotional discount Standard account freight terms apply PROMO CODE: must be noted on order Quantity discounts apply to single orders shipped to one location Distributor may include other ProTeam vacuums, filters & accessories to an order to help qualify for free freight based on their account terms Bids, Contract Pricing and Deviated Programs are excluded All orders must be received and scheduled for immediate shipment from August 1 st through August 31st, 2012 to receive the above promotion. ProTeam will fax and e-blast all eligible distributors the week of July 26th, 2012 6. SPECIAL PROPLATINUM / PROGOLD SUPER COACH PRO PRE-LAUNCH PROMOTION: Promotion is valid to ProPartner Platinum and Gold Distributors only. August through December 2012: Receive an Introductory Promotional List Price will be provided to all Key ProPartner distributors to calculate their sale price. The Introductory Promotional List Price is $10 less than the Regular List Price for the Super Coach Pro 10 and Super Coach Pro 6 units (see below). PROMOTION CODE: 123SCP1 August 1st through August 31st For every 12 Super Coach Pro 6 and/or 10 Backpack Vacuums purchased, receive one free Super Coach Pro vacuum*. *The free unit will be selected based on the higher quantity of Super Coach Pro units on the order. AND/OR 70% off list price, any quantity, for the Super Coach Pro 6 and 10 Intercept Micro Filters Qualifying Vacuums: Item # 107303 107304 107310 107308 Description Super Coach Pro 10 w/ Xover® Floor Tool & Tele. Wand Super Coach Pro 10 w/ Xover Floor Tool & Two-Piece Wand Super Coach Pro 6 w/ Xover Floor Tool & Telescoping Wand Super Coach Pro 6 w/ Xover Floor Tool & Two-Piece Wand Reg. List $539 $539 $529 $529 12438 Bridger Street / Boise, ID 83714 / 866-888-2168 / Fax: 303-759-5690 4 of 6 Intro. List Price $529 $529 $519 $519 05.25.12 Qualifying Intercept Micro Filters Item # Description pending Intercept Micro Filter for Super Coach Pro 10 pending Intercept Micro Filter for Super Coach Pro 6 List Intro. List Price $ pending $ pending $ pending $ pending Only the listed items qualify for the above promotional discount Distributor’s standard freight terms apply PROMO CODE: must be noted on order Distributor may include other ProTeam vacuums, filters and accessories to an order to help qualify for free freight based on their account terms Bids, Contract Pricing and Deviated Programs are excluded On promotion code 123SCP1 all orders must be received and scheduled for immediate shipment from August 1st through August 31st, 2012 to receive the above promotion. ProTeam will fax and e-blast all eligible distributors the week of July 26th, 2012 7. SUPER COACH PRO 6 & 10 VACUUM LAUNCH: September 1st through December 31st Purchase any quantity of ProTeam’s new Super Coach Pro 6 and/or 10 units and receive an Introductory List Price, $10 less than the Regular List Price. PROMOTION CODE: 123SCP2 Qualifying Vacuums: Item # 107303 107304 107310 107308 Description Super Coach Pro 10 w/ Xover® Floor Tool & Tele. Super Coach Pro 10 w/ Xover Floor Tool & Two-Piece Wand Super Coach Pro 6 w/ Xover Floor Tool & Telescoping Wand Super Coach Pro 6 w/ Xover Floor Tool & Two-Piece Wand List $539 $539 $529 $529 Intro. List Price $529 $529 $519 $519 Only the listed items qualify for the above promotional discount Distributor’s standard freight terms apply PROMO CODE: must be noted on order Distributor may include other ProTeam vacuums, filters and accessories to an order to help qualify for free freight based on their account terms Bids, Contract Pricing and Deviated Programs are excluded All orders must be received and scheduled for immediate shipment from September 1 st through December 31st, 2012 to receive the above promotion. ProTeam will fax and e-blast all eligible distributors the week of August 27th, 2012 12438 Bridger Street / Boise, ID 83714 / 866-888-2168 / Fax: 303-759-5690 5 of 6 05.25.12 8. SUPER COACH PRO 6 AND 10 DSR SPIFF: September 1st through November 30th Sell any combination of ProTeam’s Super Coach Pro 6 and/or 10 backpack vacuums and the DSR will receive the following spiff. Super Coach Pro Sell Qty 5-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25+ *Back to unit one Receive $ per unit $5 $10* $15* $20* $25* ONLY the Super Coach Pro 6 and 10 units qualify Must submit the required ProTeam redemption form and either invoice copies or official company computer print out Submissions must be received by ProTeam by January 15th, 2013. All submissions maybe audited 9. PROTEAM EQUIPMENT END-USER REBATE COUPON: August 1st through November 30th To highlight ProTeam’s new ProForce 1200XP HEPA Upright and to launch the next generation line of backpack vacuums, the Super Coach Pro 6 and 10, ProTeam is offering a special end-user rebate coupon. The coupon will be good on all purchases of ProTeam vacuums with special offers on the new vacuums (Super Coach Pro 6, Super Coach Pro 10 and ProForce 1200XP HEPA) End-User Rebate Program Details: - $50 rebate for the first Super Coach Pro 6 and/or 10 purchased - $25 per unit all Super Coach Pro (after the first unit purchased rebate) and on all ProForce 1200XP HEPA units - $15 per unit rebate on all other ProTeam vacuums purchased $500 maximum total rebate Rebate form must be turned into ProTeam before January 15th, 2013 for purchases made and invoiced between August 1st and November 30th, 2012 only! Only products purchased through authorized ProTeam distributors qualify Products purchased for resale are excluded Bids, Contract Pricing and Deviated Programs are excluded Please review all materials provided and feel free to customize the ProPartner Distributor Business Meeting and DSR Sales Meeting presentations. Contact your Regional Manager or the Denver office if you have any questions. Thank You! 12438 Bridger Street / Boise, ID 83714 / 866-888-2168 / Fax: 303-759-5690 6 of 6 05.25.12