Plexus Systems, Inc. Designates Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as Philanthropic Partner for PowerPlex 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 2, 2008 -- Plexus Systems, Inc. proudly designates the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as the beneficiary of its fundraising activities during PowerPlex 2008. The company's user conference will take place May 19, 2008-21, 2008 at the new JW Marriott Hotel in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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The main fundraiser is Plexus Systems' first annual charity golf tournament on May 19 at the Thousand Oaks Golf Club in Grand Rapids. Sponsorship funding and golfer entry fees will go toward the charity, and Plexus Systems will match the funds raised at the tournament. A raffle also will help raise donations.
"Our employees selected this charity, because they are aware of the great need to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. Some of our fellow employees are caring for children affected by this disease. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has assists these families. We are grateful for these services and our company wants to give back with full support," said Mark Symonds, chief executive officer of Plexus Systems, Inc.
Representatives from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be at PowerPlex 2008 to inform more than 200 attendees about research, therapy and services provided to people affected by the disease.
"Because we receive no federal funding, we depend on the generosity of corporations. We remain committed to enhancing the lives of those with cystic fibrosis and ultimately to finding a cure," said Pam Ogg, executive director of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Metro Detroit-Northwest Ohio Chapter.
Plexus Systems welcomes technology and manufacturing professionals to attend the conference, as well as participate in the charity golf tournament. A detailed agenda and other information are available online at: www.plex.com/powerplex.
Plexus Online is an on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise. It is built on the "Software as a Service" (SaaS) model pioneered by Salesforce.com and NetSuite. Plexus Online offers over 350 functional modules, providing companies instant access to vital information and management functions using a simple web browser.
The on-demand solution features enterprise resource planning (ERP) functions such as accounting and finance modules, customer relationship management (CRM) features such as order entry and tracking, manufacturing execution systems (MES) functions such as production scheduling and machine integration, and supply chain management (SCM) functions such as supplier quality and traceability.
About the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the leading organization devoted to curing and controlling cystic fibrosis. Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., the Foundation funds CF research, has 80 chapter and branch offices throughout the country, and accredits a nationwide network of 115 CF care centers, which provide vital treatments and other CF resources to patients and families. To advance the search for a cure, CFF has invested nearly $300 million in promising scientific research in the biotechnology industry since 1998. As a result, the Foundation has more than 30 potential therapies in its drug discovery and development pipeline. Virtually every approved CF drug available today was made possible because of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation support. For more information visit www.cff.org.
About Plexus Systems, Inc.
Since 1995, Plexus Systems, Inc. (Auburn Hills, Mich.) has maintained a singular vision -- to drive significant cost, quality and productivity improvements for manufacturers, from the shop floor to the top floor. Plexus Online(TM) is an on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise. Plexus Systems originated as an internal solution at a manufacturing company, designed to resolve quality challenges, including production, distribution and global supply chains management issues. Today, Plexus Online enables businesses to manage accounting, financials, compliance and human resources and other critical priorities. Plexus Systems serves a global cross section of manufacturing industries (OEM and suppliers), particularly automotive, defense, medical device and aerospace companies. In 2006, Apax Partners (www.apax.com) made a strategic investment in Plexus Systems, joining the founding investment group as stakeholders in Plexus. For more information, visit www.plex.com.
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