Epic Data Signs Strategic Partnership with Automation Alliance Group
Global system integration consortium broadens SI project offering with
Epic Data’s shop floor and warehouse data management solutions.
AUGUST 12 , 2009
VANCOUVER, B.C.— Epic Data International Inc. (TSX-V: EKD), a provider of shop floor data collection and warehouse management solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Automation Alliance Group (AAG) headquartered in Manchester, Missouri.
As a partner in Epic Data’s Strategic Alliance Program, AAG system integrators are trained and certified to design, implement and roll-out manufacturing and warehouse operations information systems using Epic Data’s Integra Suite of solutions.
“We are delighted to have AAG represent our products,” said Alex Sventitsky, Epic Data’s Vice President of Sales. “AAG has an impressive client base and a stellar reputation for top quality automation and information system projects in a broad range of manufacturing industry sectors. Their technical and project management skills combined with a thorough understanding of their client’s manufacturing and business processes will immediately deliver value to the Epic-based data collection and information management projects they undertake.”
Dan Amsden, President of Automation Alliance Group, said, “Epic Data’s products meet the advanced needs of our customers. Their highly functional, flexible and robust software will enable us to create truly superior real-time information management systems for lean manufacturing and warehouse operations.”
Epic Data’s Integra Suite are shop floor data collection and manufacturing operations management systems that track people, parts and processes in real-time, allowing immediate response to production challenges for optimized throughput and cost-efficiency.
About Automation Alliance Group
Automation Alliance Group (AAG) is a nationwide and international systems integrator that supplies automation, process control and information systems services ranging from studies to design, engineering, complete integration of process control and information systems (includes Manufacturing Execution Systems and Overall Equipment Effectiveness Systems), installation, startup, maintenance and operations support. AAG has locations across North America and in Asia, Australia, Europe and South America. Industries served include central utilities, power generation and distribution, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, beverage, refining, pipelines, automotive, consumer products, pulp and paper, municipal water and wastewater treatment, OEM suppliers, and others.
About Epic Data International Inc.
For over 30 years Epic Data has delivered real-time shop floor information to the world’s most progressive discrete manufacturers through turnkey data collection, warehouse management and lean manufacturing operations management solutions. Defense contractors, aerospace, automotive, high technology and industrial equipment & machinery manufacturers, employ Epic Data solutions to optimize the ROI of their manufacturing IT infrastructure investments and operations by increasing plant productivity, materials visibility and production velocity. Customers include Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, Komatsu, Learjet, CAE Inc., Kingfisher plc, Joy Mining Machinery, Cobham Defence Communications Ltd., GE Aircraft Engine, Contour Premium Aircraft Seating, McBride plc, Phoenix Contact, Rolls-Royce and Volvo.
For more information about Epic Data please visit our website at www.epicdata.com.
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Note: Forward-looking statements in this news release are based on current expectations of management. Epic Data cautions investors that, due to risks and uncertainties, actual events may differ materially from current expectations.
For Information contact:
Ruby Bleiker
Director, Marketing
Epic Data International Inc.
604-273-9146
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