Baker Tilly Announces New SaaS Implementation Engagements

September 2, 2010

CHICAGO, IL – Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly), is pleased to announce two new software customization and implementation projects for clients who selected Plex Online manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.

"While working with these clients to help define their business needs and evaluate potential solutions, it became clear that the robust capabilities of Plex Online and the quicker SaaS implementation timeline were key decision factors," said Matt Haller, Baker Tilly principal.

Baker Tilly’s new Plex Online engagement clients are:

• Argent International, Inc. - Argent, based in Plymouth, Michigan, is a self-adhesive and airbag linings manufacturer that supplies to automotive customers. The company is switching from QAD to Plex Online. Baker Tilly is assisting Argent in implementing the full Plex Online solution.
   
• Ultra Tool & Manufacturing, Inc. - Baker Tilly is assisting Ultra Tool & Manufacturing launch the full Plex Online system. A precision manufacturer of metal stampings and tooling and fabrications for electronics, motorcycle and industrial customers, the company selected Plex Online as an alternative to upgrading its existing Epicor product.

"As manufacturing companies look for ways to operate leaner and maximize profitability, they continue to choose Plex Online's fully integrated (SaaS) model as an alternative to outdated on-premise software," said Mark Symonds, Plex Systems president and CEO.

About Baker Tilly: With staff totaling more than 1,350, Baker Tilly provides a wide range of accounting, tax, assurance, and consulting services. Ranked as the 13th largest* firm in the country, Baker Tilly serves clients from offices in Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, Washington D.C., and throughout Wisconsin. The firm has rapidly become one of the leading national consultancies advising clients on the merits of SaaS solutions. Baker Tilly International is a worldwide network of 147 high quality, independent accounting and business advisory firms in 114 countries.

About Plex Systems, Inc.: Plex Systems, Inc. is the developer of Plex Online, an industrial strength, software as a service (SaaS) ERP solution for manufacturers. Plex Online extends beyond the boundaries of legacy ERP software to provide a comprehensive solution for manufacturers, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) functions for the factory floor, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) features for sales and marketing, and Supplier Management functions for procurement. Plex Online’s comprehensive feature set and real-time data distribution empower workers to make smarter decisions, and enable management to run a manufacturing business at maximum efficiency. Plex Online is widely used in highly regulated, quality-driven manufacturing industries such as automotive, medical device, aerospace and defense, and food and beverage processing. Founded in 1995, Plex Systems is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with customers around the globe. More information is online at www.plex.com.

*According to the 2010 Accounting Today "Top 100 Firms." 

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