Systech is "Connected with Kepware" — Systech International Partners with Kepware
Technologies as Their Primary Choice for PLC connectivity

RELEASE: Portland, ME December 22, 2008 Kepware Technologies, the leader in Communications for Automation, announced today that it has been selected by Systech International as their primary provider of connectivity for PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers) on pharmaceutical packaging equipment.

As a "Connected with Kepware" partner, Systech will deliver and support Kepware products with its productized packaging execution system. Kepware will work closely with the company to ensure they are current with all plant floor PLC communications and that all communications deliver a high quality and reliable end-user experience.

Systech is the leading provider of Packaging Execution Systems (PES) for the pharmaceutical packaging industry. Customers use Systech's integrated platform of products for vision inspection, serialization and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). In addition to digital cameras, barcode readers, printers, and RFID networks, Systech's applications also integrate with PLC's on the packaging line.

"Systech has been a significant user of Kepware communications in the past," states Roy Kok, VP of Marketing and Sales of Kepware Technologies. "This focus on Kepware as their primary choice for PLC communications comes after a long and successful trial period, proving that Kepware is the ideal communications solution for delivery with their automation solutions."

"Kepware delivers excellent technology for PLC communications," explains Joe Ringwood, COO, Systech International. "We are pleased to partner with Kepware for PLC connectivity, which ultimately enhances our customers' packaging operations."


ABOUT SYSTECH: Systech International is an innovator of packaging execution systems (PES) for the pharmaceutical industry. Systech offers a suite of productized software that quickly gives manufacturers complete control over packaging processes along with the actionable intelligence required to continuously improve performance. Systech implements vision, line management, performance metric and serialization solutions for companies around the world to secure the supply chain and to optimize packing efficiencies. By partnering with Systech, companies can leverage a scalable, repeatable architecture, to consistently deliver significant improvements at the machine, line, and plant levels. For more information about their company and products, please visit www.systech-tips.com

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Kepware Media Contact:

Erik Dellinger
Product Marketing Manager
Kepware
207-775-1660 x209
erik.dellinger@kepware.com

Systech International Media Contact:

Susana Caparros
Systech International
609.235.8457
susanacaparros@systech-tips.com

Christian Barbato
Garfield Group Public Relations
215-867-8600 x227
cbarbato@garfieldgroup.com