[May 12, 2005] ToolWorx Information Products to Deliver UGS Tecnomatix Solutions; Leading Developer of Automated Manufacturing Data Collection Applications Gains Access to Leading FactoryLink Platform, Expands Market Offerings Tweet BRIGHTON, Mich. --(Business Wire)-- May 12, 2005 -- ToolWorx Information Products, Inc., a leading developer of automated data collection applications, today announced a sales partnership with UGS Corp., a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services. The partnership allows ToolWorx to offer the FactoryLink(R) production automation software from UGS' Tecnomatix suite of digital manufacturing solutions. This will expand ToolWorx's host of traceability and error proofing solutions for the digital manufacturing industry. This sales partnership, part of UGS' partner program, will combine Tecnomatix(R) FactoryLink with the ToolWorx Bridge(TM) products to provide key benefits to both organizations and their customers including: -- Broader traceability and error proofing solutions -- Expanded usage of FactoryLink in existing accounts in both upgrades and existing applications -- Increased control and visibility for FactoryLink applications -- Enhanced technical support coverage for FactoryLink "ToolWorx is an IT-knowledgeable organization capable of fully leveraging the power of FactoryLink throughout a manufacturer's operations," said Al Hufstetler, Vice President of Tecnomatix Marketing at UGS. "ToolWorx's deep experience in shop floor data collection and analysis using Microsoft-centric tools and technologies fits well with UGS Tecnomatix solutions." Both FactoryLink -- UGS's supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) product -- and ToolWorx Bridge(TM) utilize many of the same technologies related to traceability and error proofing control, such as Microsoft's SQL database and the .NET development environment. "We are excited about the value this partnership brings to both our existing and new customers wanting to take control of their manufacturing data," said Brad Oyster, President and CEO, ToolWorx. "The combination of FactoryLink and ToolWorx will allow customers to realize a complete product tracking environment." Representative customers that are served by ToolWorx in the Ohio, Indiana and Michigan area include BASF, Delphi, Behr, Pilkington, Abbott Labs, Cardinal Health and TRW Automotive. UGS' Tecnomatix solution is the most widely-used digital manufacturing application, enabling organizations to design, simulate and execute production processes. Digital manufacturing is a critical component of product lifecycle management, helping businesses increase profitability by improving the way products are built. More than 5,000 companies worldwide - including BMW, Lockheed-Martin and Michelin - are using Tecnomatix to reduce operating costs, accelerate product introductions and shorten time to volume while maintaining high levels of product and process quality. About ToolWorx Founded in 1997, ToolWorx Information Products, Inc. is a developer of automated data collection applications, specializing in lot/part traceability and error proofing. Our flagship product suite, ToolWorx Bridge(TM), gives companies the ability to accurately collect information from the shop floor, warehouse or out in the field using barcodes, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, or programmable logic controllers (PLC). The collected information is integrated real-time with a customer's internal enterprise business systems. We take pride in our ability to customize and install a system in less than 30 days. Note: UGS, Tecnomatix, and FactoryLink are trademarks or registered trademark of UGS Corp. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. ToolWorx Bridge is a trademark of ToolWorx Information Products, Inc. All other trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective holders. The statements in this news release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding product distribution, success and capabilities and other statements identified by forward looking terms such as "may," "will," "expect," "plan," "anticipate" or "project," are forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements, including, among others, risks relating to developments in the PLM industry, competition, and intellectual property. UGS has included a discussion of these and other pertinent risk factors in its registration statement on Form S-4 most recently filed with the SEC. UGS disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]