1998 Press Releases
Glovia in the news
Brooks Automation implements GLOVIA 4.0
Global provider of manufacturing automation tools continues commitment to Glovia International’s ERP solution
Los Angeles, CA. - December 15, 1998 - GLOVIA International, Inc., a joint venture between Fujitsu and MDIS, today announced that Brooks Automation, Inc. has completed migration to tthe GLOVIA 4.0 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Brooks Automation, Inc. is a leading supplier of material handling robots, modules, real-time software and controls, fully integrated cluster tool platforms and MES software to semiconductor, flat panel display and data storage manufacturers worldwide. The company is also a leading developer of software products for the semiconductor manufacturing execution systems market. Headquartered in Chelmsford, Mass., Brooks Automation also has offices in Europe, Canada and Asia.
"Brooks Automation has been on a phenomenal growth path for the past six years, and we expect a solid growth rate for the next several years," remarked Homayoun Vossoughi, Director, Information Management Services. "GLOVIA provides us with the capabilities to manage this growth and we know the system will evolve as we continue to expand." "GLOVIA 4.0 ERP applications provide the foundation around which Brooks Automation is building an Enterprise Information System."
"Brooks is an excellent example of a company facing rapid growth and change and requiring an ERP system which is flexible and able to address new business needs," said Bill Engel, president of GLOVIA International. "We are pleased that Brooks Automation has selected GLOVIA to grow with."
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About Glovia International
GLOVIA International, Inc. was formed in July of 1997 as a joint venture between Fujitsu and MDIS. GLOVIA is a proven enterprise software and services partner that excels in helping discrete/repetitive manufacturers implement solutions in six to twelve months. GLOVIA, which is found in over 750 sites worldwide, is ideally suited for manufacturers within the automotive, capital equipment, electronics, telecommunications, and industrial products & projects industries.
Firms needing software to address mixed-mode manufacturing (Engineer-to-Order through Repetitive), projects and contracts, service management, and integrated financials, will find GLOVIA a complete solution for their ERP needs. The firm is based in El Segundo, Calif., with offices around the world. More information about the Company and its products can be found at www.glovia.com or by calling 1-800-223-3799 or (310) 563-7000.
About GLOVIA 4.0
GLOVIA goes beyond traditional ERP to address critical manufacturing trends such as outsourcing, projects & contract management, managing value-added services and globalization support. GLOVIA supports Windows 3.X, 95, 98 NT and web-based clients with application and database servers that operate on UNIX systems (including Digital UNIX, HP-UX, IBM AIX, SCO, and Sun Solaris) and Microsoft Windows NT servers.
