Tokyo-based Sanoh Industrial Company Chooses Plexus Online to Manage Global Manufacturing Operations

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 7, 2006 -- Plexus Systems and Tokyo-based Sanoh Industrial Company are launching a significant international partnership to manage Sanoh's global manufacturing operations using Plexus Online, the first true on-demand manufacturing performance system.

After years of growth and acquisitions, Sanoh Industrial required a complete software solution to integrate more than 35 facilities in 17 countries. Plexus Online demonstrated its capability after side-by-side evaluations of other global software providers and well-branded North American software competitors.

"Plexus Online has features for Sanoh that go beyond other software offerings. Our system's inventory traceability proved to be a pivotal advantage. No other solution grew direct from the manufacturing industry like Plexus, therefore, we understand the needs of global manufacturers," said Mark Symonds, president, Plexus Systems.

As a fully-integrated system, Plexus Online will help Sanoh Industrial closely track critical manufacturing information -- anywhere, anytime -- using a simple web browser. The system ties together all plant operations, engineering, quality, customer/supplier communication and back office functions.

Founded in 1939, Sanoh Industrial is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Through a global network, Sanoh has the ability to create high-quality products based on advanced technology. The company produces tubing, fluid handling systems, connectors, manifolds and wire condensers for automotive and appliance manufacturers. Sanoh Industrial also produces Ni-MH batteries.

About Plexus Systems

For over a decade, Plexus Systems (Auburn Hills, MI) has maintained a singular vision -- to drive significant cost, quality and productivity improvements in the manufacturing sector from the shop floor to the top floor. Plexus Online(TM) is the first true on-demand manufacturing performance system. It delivers a powerful, real-time interface to the total manufacturing process. With the ability to manage a single facility or an entire enterprise, Plexus Online allows manufacturers to closely track critical aspects of their operation, anywhere, anytime. Plexus Online consists of over 350 functional modules allowing companies instant access to vital information using a simple web browser. Plexus Online includes shop floor control, traceability, quality management, EDI, accounting and many other capabilities configured as a fully integrated system or as a point solution to augment other ERP software. http://www.plex.com/ .