VENDOR NOTICES RECEIVED - July and August 2026

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[1] RIDGEBACK RUBBER PRODUCTS - Product Change Notice PCN-2026-14
Date: July 6, 2026

Effective immediately, part IH-AW-050 (Air & Water Hose 1/2" 300 PSI EPDM Red, your SKU IH-AW-050) is
discontinued and superseded by IH-AW-050R (new compound, -40F to 190F). Pricing on the superseding part is
approximately 4% higher. Existing stock may be sold through. Please update your systems; orders for the
discontinued part received after August 1 will be automatically converted.

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[2] NORTHLINE HOSE & RUBBER - Allocation Notice
Date: March 27, 2026 (reissued June 2)

Due to a reinforcement wire supply interruption, Northline is placing the following product families on
allocation through June 30, 2026: Water Suction & Discharge PVC (IH-WS series), Steam (IH-ST series),
Petroleum (IH-PT series). Distributors will be allocated based on trailing 6-month purchases. Expect lead
times of 10 to 15 business days on affected items. We recommend increasing stocking levels at branches
with sustained demand. Allocation lifted July 1, 2026.

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[3] CASCADE COUPLING CO. - Q2 2026 Rebate Statement
Date: July 15, 2026

Program: 2026 Distributor Growth Program, flat 3.0% on all purchases upon reaching $200,000 annual.
Purchases Q1: $48,400   Q2: $52,900   YTD: $101,300   Annualized pace: $202,600
Status: On pace to qualify. Rebate accrues retroactively upon qualification; first payment estimated Q1 2027.
Marketing co-op available: $2,500 (unused). Submit invoices for counter displays, catalogs, or training by Nov 30.

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[4] NORTHLINE HOSE & RUBBER - 2026 Program Statement (through July)
Date: August 5, 2026

2026 purchases through July 31: $514,600. Current tier: Tier 1 (2.0%). Next tier: $650,000 (3.5%), then
$900,000 (5.0%), retroactive to dollar one. 2025 total purchases: $742,000. Growth bonus (+1.0%) requires
2026 purchases of at least $801,360. Your regional manager can review product families where Northline
can replace non-program spend.
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