AUBURN HILLS, Mich., September 17, 2007 -- Plexus Systems, Inc., providers of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, today announced the company has been named the 2007 Technology Company of the Year by Automation Alley.
The award was presented to Plexus CEO Mark Symonds during the 7th Annual Awards Gala held Friday evening at the Rock Financial Center in Novi.
“Southeast Michigan is rich in technical talent and manufacturing expertise, which are the key ingredients to Plexus Systems’ success. We thank Automation Alley for linking Michigan’s business communities and advocating this region,” said Symonds.
This is the second consecutive award given to Plexus Systems by Automation Alley. In 2006, the non-profit economic development organization honored Plexus Systems by naming the company the Emerging Technology Company of the 2006. No company has progressed from "Emerging Company of the Year" to "Technology Company of the Year" in Automation Alley's history.
Plexus Online is an on-demand solution, building on the “software as a service” model pioneered by Salesforce.com and NetSuite. Plexus Online offers over 350 functional modules, providing companies instant access to vital information and management functions using a simple web browser The on-demand solution features enterprise resource planning (ERP) functions -- such as accounting and finance modules, customer relationship management (CRM) features -- such as order entry and tracking, manufacturing execution systems (MES) function -- such as production scheduling and machine integration, and supply chain management (SCM) functions -- such as supplier quality and traceability.
About Automation Alley
Automation Alley is a technology business association driving the growth and image of Southeast Michigan’s economy through a collaborative culture that focuses on workforce and business development initiatives. Since its founding in 1999, Automation Alley has expanded to include more than 800 businesses, educational institutions and government entities, covering an eight county area and the City of Detroit. Automation Alley promotes regional prosperity through business attraction services, exporting assistance, workforce development and technology acceleration.
About Plexus Systems
Since 1995, Plexus Systems, Inc. (Auburn Hills, Mich.) has maintained a singular vision -- to drive significant cost, quality and productivity improvements for manufacturers, from the shop floor to the top floor. Plexus Online™ is an on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, delivering a powerful, real-time interface. Plexus Systems originated internally at a manufacturing company, and was designed to resolve quality challenges, including production, distribution and global supply chains management issues. Today, Plexus Online also enables businesses to manage accounting, financials, compliance and human resources and other top priorities. Plexus Systems serves a cross section of manufacturing industries (OEM and suppliers), particularly automotive, defense, medical device and aerospace companies headquartered in the Americas, Asia, and Europe.
Plexus Systems has partnered with Apax Partners (www.apax.com), one of the world's leading global private equity groups, to drive global expansion and further strengthen the company's products, services and market position. Apax Partners operates across the US, Europe and Asia and has more than $20 billion in funds under management and advice. In 2006, funds advised by Apax made a strategic investment in Plexus Systems, joining the founding investment group as stakeholders in Plexus. Visit www.plex.com for more information.
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