Solarsoft acquires Informance International
Acquisition strengthens ERP vendor’s position in manufacturing systems for food and beverage, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors
Toronto (April 29, 2010) – Solarsoft Business Systems, an investment of Marlin Equity Partners, announced
today that it has acquired Informance International Inc., the Northbrook, Illinois based specialist in Enterprise
Manufacturing Intelligence (EMI) systems.
Informance’s software solutions give managers a clear view of performance across their manufacturing
operations. Starting with real-time shop floor data capture, Informance aggregates production information
and presents actionable intelligence to decision makers tracking key metrics such as OEE, yield and waste.
Informance has grown rapidly on the strength of its technology and expertise in the food and beverage,
consumer packaged goods, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. The company is proud to serve a broad
client base including blue-chip names Unilever, Cargill, ConAgra and L’Oreal among its customers.
Commenting on the transaction, Shawn McMorran, Chief Executive Officer of Solarsoft Business Systems
stated, “Informance is an excellent fit with Solarsoft’s strategy of bringing together specialist applications that
empower business owners and managers in well-defined vertical markets. This acquisition expands our
capabilities in manufacturing systems and deepens our expertise in important and growing markets.”
“We believe that the combination with Solarsoft will provide new momentum for the development of
Informance’s business,” said John Oskin, Founder and Executive VP at Informance. “Informance has a
strong presence throughout North America and the business and its employees will now benefit from the
international reach that Solarsoft can offer.”
Shawn McMorran added, “Manufacturing systems are already a significant part of Solarsoft’s business.
Informance’s focus on Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence (EMI) complements the production and process
controls systems in our Mattec product range which is an established leader in the plastics, stamping and
die-cast manufacturing sectors. Together with Solarsoft’s ERP systems, we now have a comprehensive
proposition for manufacturers; we have strong software products and the industry expertise to help
customers get the most out of their investment with us. We are delighted to welcome the customers,
management and employees of Informance into the Solarsoft group.”
Source: Solarsoft
