Plexus Online to sponsor leading event for global metalforming trade associations
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., (August 27, 2008) -- Plexus Systems, Inc., provider of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, announced it is a contributing sponsor of the International Conference of Sheet Metal Presswork Associations (ICOSPA) Congress, Sept. 14-17 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Plexus Systems will also be exhibiting at the Congress.
This ICOSPA Congress, which meets every three years, was last held in the United States 15 years ago. The theme for the conference is: World Economics—The Impact on our Metalforming Industry, our Companies, and Ourselves.
The ICOSPA Congress brings together international manufacturers and thought leaders to better understand the manufacturing environment and how companies can remain viable and competitive in a global economy.
Among the participants are Plexus Online customers Shape Corp. and GR Spring & Stamping Inc., which will host tours for conference attendees.
"We are looking forward to participating at the ICOSPA Congress and educating global manufacturers about Plexus Online," said CEO and president of Plexus Systems Mark Symonds. "Regardless of where you are manufacturing, customers are seeking to enhance efficiency and profitability – areas where we consistently bring superior results on behalf of our clients."
Plexus Online offers over 350 functional modules, providing manufacturers instant access to vital information and management functions using a simple Web browser. The on-demand solution features quality management and problem resolution management, 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) functions such as production scheduling and machine integration and supply chain management (SCM) functions such as supplier quality and traceability.
About Plexus Systems, Inc.
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. Plexus Systems originated as an internal solution at a manufacturing company, designed to resolve quality challenges, including production, distribution and global supply chains management issues. Today, Plexus Online enables businesses to manage accounting, financials, compliance and human resources and other critical priorities. Plexus Systems serves a global cross section of manufacturing industries (OEM and suppliers), particularly automotive, defense, medical device and aerospace companies. In 2006, Apax Partners www.apax.com made a strategic investment in Plexus Systems, joining the founding investment group as stakeholders in Plexus. For more information, visit www.plex.com.
