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CHICAGO, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS announced today that Unico, Inc., a global manufacturer of drive products and systems for the motion-control market, has signed a contract to implement IFS Applications(TM) business software. The Franksville, Wisconsin-based company will deploy the full IFS Applications suite, including applications for supply chain management, financials, engineering, and asset management, on a Linux(R) platform. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030320/IFSLOGO)
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"IFS' superior user interface, online documentation, engineer-to-order and demand flow manufacturing funtionality, flexibility, and multicurrency and multilanguage capabilities were key factors in our decision to implement IFS Applications," said Jim Cotton, Vice President of Finance for Unico. "IFS has the technology, tools, global capabilities, and local support we require. The IFS software will enable us to keep pace with our rapid worldwide growth." "Unico is a leader in the fast-growing market for industrial motion-control products," said Cindy Jaudon, president and CEO of IFS North America. "We're pleased to partner with them in finding innovative ways to improve the efficiency and profitability of their global operations. IFS' lean enterprise for ETO solution helps engineer-to-order manufacturers such as Unico implement processes for continuous improvement while reducing lead times, enhancing customer service, and meeting market demands for quality products at competitive prices."
The high-tech industry is one of IFS' targeted vertical markets. IFS offers industry-specific solutions for companies in the electronic equipment, electronic component, and semiconductor industries.
These solutions support all business processes, from design and mixed-mode manufacturing to after-sales support and warranty management. IFS' high-tech customers include Rockwell Automation, Philips Business Communications, NEC, Ocean Design, SiRF, Maxon Motor, Kontron, and Olympus Optical. About Unico, Inc. Unico, Inc., develops, manufactures, and services drive products and
systems for the global motion-control market.
The company has operations in
the United States, Canada, Venezuela, England, Germany, China, and Japan.
Unico focuses on application-engineered drive products and multiaxis
integrated drive systems for a variety of industries. Principal market
segments include steel processing, metal forming, paper converting, oil and
gas, test stand, and custom drives. Unico drive products incorporate
application-specific features and functions not found in general-purpose drive
products.
For more information, visit http://www.unicous.com. About IFS and IFS Applications IFS develops and supplies component-based business applications for medium
and large enterprises and organizations. IFS Applications, which can be
implemented step by step, is based on web and portal technology. The solution
offers 60+ enterprise application components used in manufacturing, supply
chain management, customer relationship management, service provision,
financials, product development, maintenance and human resource
administration. IFS offers customers an easier, more open alternative. IFS is
a leading global business applications supplier with sales in 45 countries and
more than 350,000 users worldwide. The company is listed on the Stockholm
Stock Exchange (XSSE: IFS). IFS Applications is a trademark of IFS Industrial and Financial Systems.
All other referenced company or product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners. For additional information, contact: Chris Jensen, President, Jensen Market Relations Phone: +1 714 847-7846 Fax: +1 714 847-4856 E-mail: chris@jensenmarket.com IFS' Web: http://www.ifsworld.com |
