Plexus Systems Selected as Finalist for SIIA's 22nd Annual CODiE Awards

Plexus Online named a Best Business Process Automation Solution

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 26 -- Plexus Systems, providers of Plexus Online, the first true on-demand manufacturing performance system, is a finalist in the Software & Information Industry Association's (SIIA) 22nd Annual CODiE Awards. The Plexus Online system is considered as a Best Business Process Automation Solution.

"We're especially proud of this achievement, as a record number of technology solutions were considered for this premier industry recognition," notes Mark Symonds, President & CEO of Plexus Systems, Inc. "As a Best Business Process Automation Solution, Plexus Online improves the complete manufacturing process, through design, launch, production, shipment, and service -- with true integration of all business functions. This keen focus on process improvement is proven by the 100% implementation success record over 15 years."

"The 2007 CODiE Finalists represent real winners, even at this stage of the contest," said Ken Wasch, SIIA President. "Competition is fiercer than ever and that makes selection as a CODiE Finalist a major achievement. All the companies on this year's list should feel justifiably proud of their recognition."

Established in 1986, the CODiE Awards celebrate outstanding achievement and vision in the software, digital information and technology industries. Through a unique combination of journalist and peer review, the CODiE Awards recognize 72 categories of outstanding products and services. This year's finalists represent an impressive array of technology and business excellence, passion and success.

Plexus Online was chosen from more than 1,200 nominations submitted by more than 600 companies -- breaking the record set in the 2006 award program. Over 219 individuals in the trade press, consulting, IT specialists and other industry leaders have reviewed all of the products entered. The final winners will be announced on April 17, 2007 at the Palace Hotel, San Francisco, Calif.

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. www.plex.com.