Acquisition Allows Made2Manage Systems to Become Leading Provider of
ERP Software for SME Plastics Processors
INDIANAPOLIS and Jacksonville, Fla., August 4, 2004—Made2Manage Systems Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive enterprise software and services for small and midsize (SME) manufacturers, today announced its purchase of substantially all DTR Software International assets. DTR is a leading provider of manufacturing, distribution, and financial management software designed for the industry-specific needs of plastics processors.
"As of today, Made2Manage Systems offers the strongest plastics-focused ERP solution available in the SME market," said Jeff Tognoni, President and CEO of Made2Manage Systems. "Both parties are thrilled with the benefits the acquisition will bring to Made2Manage Systems' now 1900-strong customer base."
DTR's signature product, currently called The Manufacturing Manager, or TMM, will be re-branded as a Made2Manage Systems product in the future. The product will be both maintained and enhanced as a separate version of the Made2Manage® Enterprise Business System.
The Manufacturing Manager and the Made2Manage Enterprise Business System will be made available separately to both current and prospective Made2Manage customers across the plastics processing industry. "We are pleased with our increased plastics processing domain expertise, as well as the strengthened breadth of solutions we have to offer that industry," said Frank O'Nell, manager of product management for Made2Manage Systems.
"Made2Manage Systems will support and enhance both product lines based on customer needs rather than require existing DTR customers to migrate to a single Made2Manage product," said Jerry Staddon, vice president of development for Made2Manage Systems. "Our long-term product strategy enables us to continue building and acquiring product and services capabilities that meet the unique market specifications of key manufacturing industries without disrupting the businesses of our existing customers."
Under the terms of the agreement signed today, DTR will be operationally folded into Made2Manage Systems; many former employees of DTR have joined the organization. The increased resources across research and development, services and support, sales and marketing, and finance and administration will help Made2Manage Systems continue to meet the needs of former DTR customers, as well as positively impact existing Made2Manage customers in the plastics industry, who will benefit from ongoing solution enhancements that can be applied to both The Manufacturing Manager and the Made2Manage Enterprise Business System.
"Compared to previous staffing levels and solution offerings, former DTR customers will have even more resources available to them across development, services and support," said Ray Vallillo, vice president of services and support for Made2Manage Systems. Indeed, new Made2Manage Systems customers will have access to hotline support and unprecedented 24/7 online support via Made2Manage Systems' award-winning customer Web portal, M2M Expert. Vallillo added that throughout the remainder of 2004, Made2Manage Systems will focus on enhancing M2M Expert's customer resource center, which features case management, change request management, a self-help knowledgebase, downloads, and more, to accommodate its newest customers. In addition, former DTR customers will be able to take advantage of Made2Manage Systems' professional services offerings, including customizations, consulting, and online education and training.
DTR's former headquarters in Jacksonville, Fla., will become a new Made2Manage Systems office location. Made2Manage Systems' existing executive team members remain in their current leadership roles.
About Made2Manage Systems Inc.
Made2Manage Systems delivers a comprehensive enterprise business system designed specifically for the unique needs of small and midsize manufacturers. The company's extensible, end-to-end solution and award-winning customer services are designed to evolve with a manufacturer's individual business environment while protecting the original technology investment. The suite of Made2Manage products and services, driven by customer requirements and a focus on quality, are designed to help manufacturers improve customer service, maximize shop floor throughput and profitability, conduct e-business, and make better-informed business decisions. With more than 25,000 licensed users, Made2Manage Systems works with discrete manufacturers-servicing a variety of industries, yet specializing in delivering functionality that meets the vertical industry specifications of industrial and commercial machinery, electronics, fabricated metals, and plastics processing manufacturers.
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