Press Release

Coolearth Named One of 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Washington State

Seattle - The Puget Sound - October 9, 2001

Business Journal named Coolearth Technologies as one of the 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington State. Coolearth placed 36th in the ranking.

“We are proud to be recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal,” said David Zimmerman, Coolearth President and CEO. “Our growth is a testament to our customers, our products, and to our employees, who make our growth possible through their hard work and dedication.”

The annual ranking is co-sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP, KeyBank, and Stoel Rives LLP. To be eligible, companies must be privately held, headquartered in Washington State, and show continuous growth from 1998 to 2000, with minimum revenues of $200,000 in 1998.

Coolearth has grown on average more than 40% per year since its founding in 1997.

About Coolearth Software
Coolearth is a leading provider of supply chain execution solutions to food & beverage, chemical, and other process manufacturers. Solutions from Coolearth are designed to fulfill the unique needs of hybrid production facilities requiring integrated warehouse management and shop floor execution solutions. Coolearth products go beyond traditional warehouse management systems built for distribution centers by cutting costs and improving efficiency throughout the entire production facility.