JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Florida, February 21, 2008 — Pace Systems Group, Inc., developer of the industry leading ePace print management system, and LithoTechnics, the developer of the award winning Metrix automatic layout calculator, announced today they have entered into a partnership agreement to integrate their respective products. The initial offering by the two companies will involve the incorporation of part of the Metrix imposition engine into the ePace print management system, allowing ePace customers to view impositions online. Future plans include a dynamic two-way integration that will allow ePace customers to benefit from additional features offered by the complete Metrix solution. The agreement also allows for Pace Systems Group, Inc. to become a reseller of Metrix (version 3.0).
“Partnering with best of breed companies like LithoTechnics is essential to be able to provide a complete workflow solution for our customers,” said Jay Farr, president of Pace Systems Group, Inc. “With this offering, we have taken another important step in providing printers the best tools to improve efficiency and win more business.”
"We are excited about licensing Metrix technology to Pace, and with our plans for continued integration with their management system," commented Rohan Holt, President of LithoTechnics, Inc. "To successfully compete, today printing companies need to pursue workflow automation and digital integration. Metrix will greatly assist many Pace customers in this pursuit."
About Pace Systems Group
Pace Systems Group, Inc. is a leading developer of practical business management systems that make printing and graphic art companies more efficient and profitable. ePace is comprised of a complete suite of fully-integrated software modules for estimating, scheduling, production, accounting and e commerce, and uses an appliance model that allows for installation and training in a fraction of the time required by other solutions. This advanced, secure system architecture is customizable, XML driven, ODBC compliant and allows browser-based access from Mac and PC platforms to better leverage emerging technologies that will define the digital workflow process.
The ePace system seamlessly integrates with print technology industry leaders for online order processing and production management through the PaceConnect suite of modules. These offerings automate workflow, increase productivity and reduce costs by leveraging web-based technology. Hundreds of installed systems are in operation at sheetfed, web, digital, screen printers, in-plant operations, bindery and prepress trade service companies. For more information, or to arrange a demonstration, please visit www.pace2020.com or call 800.624.5999.
About LithoTechnics
LithoTechnics is a privately held company founded in 2003 by Rohan Holt. Holt is the original inventor of SuperImpose™, the product that was adapted and renamed UpFront® when it was acquired by ScenicSoft in 1999. Metrix, LithoTechnics' flagship product, received the prestigious 2005 PIA/GATF InterTech™ Technology Award, recognized industry-wide as a symbol of technological innovation and excellence. With offices in Phoenix, Arizona, and south of Sydney, Australia, LithoTechnics is a software company focused on providing key tools and technologies to enable print workflow automation. LithoTechnics is a full member of the CIP4 Organization. For more information visit www.lithotechnics.com.
PACE SYSTEMS GROUP, INC. CONTACT: Tom Dodge, Pace Systems Group, Inc., 800-624-5999 ext. 9362, tdodge@pace2020.com
Submitted by lwitte on Thu, 2008-03-13 18:26.