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Wrenchead, Inc. Today Announced the Completion of Its Acquisition and Subsequent Merger of MacDonald Computer Systems, Inc.

Combined Electronic Catalog and E-Business Capabilities Will Significantly Enhance Products and the Newly Combined Company's Leadership Role in the Industry

Wrenchead Will Offer Integrated E-Business, Electronic Catalog, Warehouse/Store Systems & Chain Store Solutions Providing Customers With Options for an End-to-End Solution

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 12 -- Wrenchead, Inc. a leader in Ecommerce Enabling Software and Electronic Catalog solutions to Distribution related industries, today announced that it has completed its acquisition and subsequent merger of Valencia, California-based MacDonald Computer Systems, Inc., a leading provider of Electronic Parts Catalogs, Integrated Distribution Software, and E-business Technology.

As a combined firm, Wrenchead and MacDonald products and services are used by over half of the top 50 distributors in the Automotive Aftermarket and over 20 Fortune 500 customers. Products are specialized for use by manufacturers, warehouse distributors, jobbers, and service dealers. The acquisition will create the industry's fastest growing next generation electronic catalog as well as create a single source of technology solutions for customers.

"This was a decisive move that accelerates our strategy and positions us to grow by offering even greater value to our customers and partners," said Bryan Murphy, President & Chief Executive Officer of Wrenchead. "MacDonald has the talent and the commitment to win that we want on our team. In addition to the clear strategic benefits of combining two highly complementary organizations and product families, this acquisition vaults us into a leadership role with customers and partners. Together we will shape the industry for years to come."

"MacDonald has a tradition of supplying highly engineered quality products, backed by outstanding customer support," said Bruce Adamson, President of Information Services and E-business for Wrenchead, Inc. "The acquisition strengthens our sales capability and increases national exposure to our products. Merging with Wrenchead gives us critical mass and an end to end solution that will provide our customers with world class solutions and a competitive advantage."

About Wrenchead

Wrenchead ( www.wrenchead.com ) is a leader in innovative and industry proven Technology solutions for the Automotive Industry. Wrenchead produces Electronic Catalog, Warehouse/Store, Chain Store and E-business Solutions. Wrenchead's products increase revenue, reduce returns and improve customer service all at a lower cost. Wrenchead does business with over half of the Top 50 parts distributors in North America and 20 Fortune 500 Companies. Investors in Wrenchead include Polaris Venture Partners, The Canopy Group and Goldman Sachs.