IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Epicor Software Corporation , a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of the Global 1000, announced continued momentum for its service-oriented architecture (SOA) global manufacturing and supply chain management solution, Epicor Vantage, for new and existing customers. During the third quarter, the Company reached a milestone with the 1,000th customer selecting Epicor's latest Vantage offering. Among the most recent companies to select Vantage is Mankato, Minnesota-based Katolight Corporation, a power generator manufacturer.

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Other recent Vantage customers include a leading manufacturer of transport and sport trailers, a manufacturer of pool deck equipment for residential and commercial swimming pools, a manufacturer of computer systems and sub-assemblies for OEMs in the medical, semi-conductor and industrial automation markets, a manufacturer of custom, standard and specialty windows, doors, columns, posts and other millwork products, and leading global marketer and distributor of electronic, maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services.

The newest version of Vantage-which continues to leverage the latest Microsoft .NET and Web services technology-offers enhanced supply chain management capabilities, robust business process management (BPM) functionality and support for the unique requirements of the automotive and aerospace and defense industries, as well as strengthened support for industrial machinery manufacturers.

"Epicor has once again raised the bar for enterprise resource planning business solutions for the manufacturing and distribution industries," said Mark Duffell, president and COO of Epicor. "Vantage leverages Microsoft .NET technology and our SOA to provide a total business solution for companies worldwide that is both scalable and flexible, while providing a rapid return on investment. Our technology platform, combined with our ability to provide a single point of accountability -- from technology to integration, to service and support -- at a lower total cost of ownership, continues to differentiate Epicor in the market.

"Today's global manufacturers and distributors demand solutions that enable them to meet businesses challenges head-on," Duffell continued. "As illustrated by surpassing 1,000 Vantage customers on the new version, we believe Epicor is becoming the provider of choice for midmarket manufacturing and supply chain management solutions."

Provider of World-class Electrical Generating Equipment Turns to Epicor Vantage

For more than 50 years, Mankato, Minnesota-based Katolight Corporation has been a leading manufacturer of generator sets built to meet the most demanding quality and performance requirements. Katolight primarily serves the agricultural and industrial industries, including residential, commercial and international markets -- operating from over 180,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space, with more than 300 employees, plus a national and international distribution network. Katolight selected Epicor Vantage after an intensive nine-month comparison of enterprise resource planning solutions to replace its aging-system.

"Our legacy enterprise system was primarily being used for accounting, purchasing and configuration. As our business continued to grow, more and more we were finding people going outside the system to get the job done -- the system just didn't have the reporting structure needed to support our growth," said Ruth Griebenow, corporate project manager for Katolight. "During our initial evaluation of four software vendors, Epicor stood out with its offering of a single comprehensive solution on the latest SOA and Web services technology. Our evaluation made it clear to us that Epicor was the only company that could give us everything we needed from one vendor.

"Functionality, ease-of-use, and the ability of Epicor Vantage to grow with our company were additional key factors in our decision," Griebenow added. "The new solution will also give our sales force the ability to work in offline mode, which was a major selling point."

About Epicor Software Corporation

Epicor, named one of FORTUNE magazine's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in 2006, is a global leader dedicated to providing integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM) and professional services automation (PSA) software solutions to midmarket companies and divisions of the Global 1000. Founded in 1984, Epicor serves over 20,000 customers in more than 140 countries, providing solutions in over 30 languages. Employing innovative service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Web services technology, Epicor delivers end-to-end, industry-specific solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality and services that enable companies to drive increased efficiency, improve performance and build competitive advantage. Epicor solutions provide the scalability and flexibility to meet today's business challenges, while empowering enterprises for even greater success tomorrow. Epicor offers a comprehensive range of services with its solutions, providing a single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership. Epicor's worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, California with offices and affiliates around the world. For more information, visit http://www.epicor.com/.

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