ALASKA

The Hottest Cold Weather Testing Location in the World

Make Fairbanks your deep freeze destination. A place where the winters get cold and stay cold. Interior Alaska annually faces some of the coldest temperatures on earth. Considered an arctic tundra and located close to the arctic circle, Fairbanks is one of the best places in the world to conduct extreme weather testing. The cold season lasts for six months or more and begins long before the mercury starts dropping in other parts of the United States. Fairbanks has long been the destination of choice for numerous automotive and aeronautic testers looking to qualify their machines in one of the toughest, coldest and most extreme winter locations in the world. Fairbanks and the surrounding area have multiple facilities that can provide everything from office space and outside fueling to a 3.26 mile test track with skilled and knowledgeable employees. Fairbanks is the second largest city in Alaska and is easily accessible by road, rail and plane. Come find out why Fairbanks, Alaska is the hottest cold weather test location in the world.

Cold Regions Test Center the Cold Regions Test Center (CRTC), is just 90 miles south of Fairbanks in Delta Junction, AK. Available year-round for all your outside-the-lab automotive testing needs, CRTC offers a comprehensive test facility, secure access to facilities, controlled airspace and a wide selection of secondary roads, trails and cross-country courses. Mobility Test Complex Equipment include: *Snow and ice making capability *3.26 mile (5.25km) banked double-lane, oval track *200’ x 1000’ skid pad *1000’ x 800’ lateral acceleration pad *100’ x 1200’ snowfield (2) *5% to 60% test slopes

*Extensive cross country trails and secondary roads *Vehicle handling course (in design review) *4,500 square-foot office building *5,000 square-foot garage *Ground temperature sensing equipment *Professional technical support *Professional high-speed video and photo support

Alaska Aerofuel has years of experience with the Cold Weather Testing Industry. They have worked with private automotive and aviation companies to design and implement sucessful Cold Weather Tests in Alaska's harsh sub zero winter climate. At Alaska Aerofuel not only will you get great results and test facilities but will be treated to exceptional service. Experienced professionals, facilities, confidentiality, on site fueling, and black out fences are just a few of the amenities that Alaska Aerofuel offers. If you can dream it, Alaska Aerofuel can make it happen!

Fountainhead Hotels, Fairbanks' premier hotel group, includes Sophie Station Suites and Wedgewood Resort. With over 350 hotel rooms, Fountainhead Hotels is sure to find you the right room, in the right location, at the right price. Wedgewood Resort’s atmosphere caters to the extended stay business guest. Spacious, residential style suites with fully equipped kitchens, large workspaces, wireless internet access, and on-site laundry facilities. Sophie Station Suites offers spacious suites, on-site laundry, a restaurant & lounge, and a 24-hour fitness room. FDI’s Commercial Real Estate Division offers warehouse leasing, office space with wireless internet access, secured parking and storage facilities.

The Cold

Average Temperatures from October 2012 to May 2013

October 2012: 22.5° F

February 2013: -1.4° F

November 2012: -8.8° F

March 2013: 7.1° F

December 2012: -17.3° F

April 2013: 18° F

January 2013: -2.7° F

May 2013: 44.3° F

Fairbanks, Alaska embraces a lifestyle molded by cold weather and extreme conditions. Fairbanks offers a wide variety of outdoor winter activities. View the aurora borealis. Visit the World Ice Art Carving Championship. Take a ride on a snow machine, soak in the hot springs or learn to drive a sled dog team. Fairbanks has miles of well maintained cross country ski trails and three down hill ski slopes are less than 30 minutes away. Fairbanks is only a day trip away from Denali National Park home of the largest mountain in North America and the Arctic Circle accessible from the famous Dalton Highway. An IMAX movie theatre, bowling alley, curling club, shopping, culture, nightlife and museums make Fairbanks the cosmopolitan center of Interior Alaska.

Arctic Tested, Alaska Tough™ Certification The ARCTIC TESTED, ALASKA TOUGH ™ Certification process is run by the Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation in Fairbanks, Alaska. For more information on the certification process, eligibility or testing products in Fairbanks, AK please contact the FEDC 907-452-2185 [email protected] www.coldweathertest.com 301 Cushman St Suite 301 Fairbanks, AK 99701

CERTIFICATION PROCESS In Order to be certified ARCTIC TESTED, ALASKA TOUGH™ and permitted to use the designation, a completed application must be submitted to the Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation Separate Certification is required for each product line wishing to be designated as certified ARCTIC TESTED, ALASKA TOUGH™. For automobile certification a separate “description of product(s)” must be completed for each automobile model meeting the certification requirements. The certification fee for ACTIC TESTED, ALASKA TOUGH™ is $250 which includes certification of up to 6 product lines and Investor Status with the Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation. Investor Status with the FEDC must be renewed on a yearly basis. Yearly renewal of FEDC Investor status will maintain the certification for up to 5 years. After 5 years a renewal application must be filed for each product line wishing to continue use of the ARCTIC TESTED, ALASKA TOUGH™ certification. For more information on FEDC Investor benefits please visit www.investfairbanks.com Parties requesting certification are responsible for providing the site where the product was tested, manufactured or produced. Once the application for certification has been received the President of the Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation will make the determination and notify the requesting party in writing of the decision. Once the process is complete the certified product line may use the ARCTIC TESTED, ALASKA TOUGH™ certification in their marketing material, product packaging, presentations, etc.

The Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) wants to help you with your Cold Weather Testing needs. FEDC has years of experience marketing and promoting Fairbanks’ cold weather. We would be happy to help facilitate a site visit, set up meetings, connect you with all the right people and provide you with current weather data and road information. We are here to make sure you get your questions answered, find everything you need and have a great time while testing in Fairbanks. Test in Fairbanks and guarantee a product that is Arctic Tested, Alaska Tough™ Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation

Cold Weather Testing Program 301 Cushman Street Suite 301 Fairbanks, AK 99701 Sean O’Shea Cold Weather Testing Project Manager 907-452-2185 F: 907-451-9534 C: 907-385-7244 [email protected]

www.coldweathertest.com The FEDC was proud to assist the automotive testing industry by working to pass legislation making it easier for companies to receive temporary Alaska license plates for the vehicles they are testing. The FEDC plays an important role in setting legislative priorities and advocating for the Cold Weather Testing industry in Interior Alaska Jim Dodson President & CEO of the Fairbanks Economic Development Coporation joins Alaska Governor Sean Parnell as he signs SB 85 into law.