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Lubrication Technologies Selects HighJump Software’s® Industry-Leading Supply Chain Execution SolutionsLeading Distributor of Fuels and Lubricants Will Leverage HighJump’s Solutions to Support Fast-Growing, Complex Distribution Operations EDEN PRAIRIE, MN (Oct. 22, 2003)—HighJump Software, the premier provider of the industry’s most adaptable, extended supply chain execution (SCE) solutions, today announced that Lubrication Technologies, Inc. (Lube-Tech) has selected its Supply Chain Advantage® suite to power manufacturing operations and optimize its multi-channel distribution network. Lube-Tech, a fast-growing distributor of fuels and lubricants, required a functionally rich solution to support current operations that also had the flexibility to quickly and cost-effectively respond to ever-changing and unpredictable future customer requirements. Lube-Tech ships products to more than 35 countries and provides product formulation, testing, manufacturing and packaging—a business model that will require the HighJump system to effectively manage many business processes, including complex, multiple-language labeling. “Lube-Tech has experienced rapid growth rates for more than a decade. Because of this, it was critical for us to select a supply chain execution suite that not only contains the best practices-based functionality we require to support our growing operations, but also allows us to adapt our processes as changing customer requirements dictate,” said Brian VanDerBosch, chief financial officer of Lube-Tech. “With HighJump, we have accomplished both of these goals. We view this system as a significant component of our sustained growth.” “HighJump’s solutions are an excellent fit for the complex and dynamic
requirements Lube-Tech faces in distributing products through multiple channels
both domestically and internationally,” said Chris Heim, president and
CEO of HighJump Software. “HighJump will provide a strong backbone to support
Lube-Tech’s operations as its service offerings and market share continue
to increase.” Lube-Tech is a distributor of fuels and lubricants serving customers in the automotive, fleet and industrial markets. In addition, Lube-Tech develops and manufactures custom blended lubricants, fuels and other fluids for original equipment manufacturers in a variety of industries. Serving customers locally, nationally and internationally, Lube-Tech has production facilities in Golden Valley and Roseville, Minn. and a distribution facility in Perham, Minn. About HighJump Software® Founded in 1983, HighJump Software is the premier provider of the industry's most adaptable, extended supply chain execution (SCE) solutions that deliver competitive advantage to manufacturers, distributors, retailers and third-party logistics companies. HighJump Software offers SCE solutions that can be easily and precisely tuned to fit the operational needs of a wide range of organizations from midsize to large companies and divisions of the Fortune 1000. HighJump's SCE systems are in use at more than 700 companies today. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minn., HighJump Software can be reached by e-mail at HJinfo@mmm.com; by phone at 877.445.4403; or by visiting the Web site at http://www.highjump.com .
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