Earl Scheib Chooses Axion Solutions to Provide and Implement New Technology

IRVINE, Calif.--Jan. 1, 20058, 2005--

Leading Retail Auto Paint and Body Company Selects Axion Solutions to Upgrade Technology That Should Increase Operational Efficiency and Profitability

Axion Solutions, a leading solution provider of enterprise software for the mid-market, today announced that it has been recently selected by Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) to provide and implement PeopleSoft(R) EnterpriseOne integrated business software. Earl Scheib, based in Sherman Oaks, Calif., owns and operates a network of over 100 retail automotive paint and body shops throughout the United States.

Software solutions that will be provided by Axion to Earl Scheib include Financials, Point of Sale, Human Capital Management and Manufacturing. Axion will also provide network and hardware infrastructure upgrades that will help to support the new software platform.

"We are pleased to be working with Axion Solutions," said Chris Bement, Chief Executive Officer and President of Earl Scheib. "They have demonstrated that they understand our business needs and will work to make the transition to the new technology platform as efficient as possible. We believe the successful transition to this new business system will improve our operating efficiency and enable greater sales penetration and growth."

"We are delighted to add Earl Scheib to our roster of customers for end-to-end mid-market technology solutions," said Karen Mills, co-founder of Axion Solutions. "Our knowledge of the business needs of mid-market companies like Earl Scheib makes us confident that we will be able to provide them with technology that will improve the overall efficiency of the company's operations."

About Axion Solutions

Founded in 1997, Axion Solutions (www.axionsolutions.com) is a leader in providing complete enterprise solutions for mid-market companies. The 2003 PeopleSoft(R) distribution partner of the year and a certified woman-owned business, Axion Solutions provides customers a solutions-oriented approach to solving business problems in all areas of the supply chain -- from customer acquisition through product delivery. The company's staff of industry and technical experts provides rapid, cost-effective implementations of application software and technical infrastructure, as well as integration and Internet services. Headquartered in Irvine, Axion Solutions also has offices in Andover, Mass.

About Earl Scheib

Earl Scheib, Inc., founded in 1937, is a nationwide operator of 108 auto paint and body shops located in approximately 100 cities throughout the United States. In addition, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Earl Scheib, Inc. manufactures paint coating systems that are used not only by its paint and body shops, but are also sold to original equipment manufacturers. For more information, visit Earl Scheib on the web at www.earlscheib.com.