Press Release

Color Converting Selects Whistle Middleware

Seattle - September 10, 2002

Color Converting Industries, a leading manufacturer of inks for flexible packaging products, has licensed Coolearth’s Whistle Middleware solution.

Whistle Middleware enables seamless integration of warehouse management and shop floor automation solutions directly with ERP systems. Color Converting will use Whistle Middleware for integrating its manufacturing execution and ink formulation applications with backoffice inventory, manufacturing, and financials.

“Whistle will allow Color Converting to completely automate shop floor data collection,” said David Zimmerman, Coolearth President and CEO. “Our solution will enable real-time information flow, allowing Color Converting to leverage their existing applications with their ERP system.”

Coolearth will additionally assist Color Converting with the implementation of its ERP system. Coolearth is uniquely qualified to deliver solutions to process manufacturers, and has extensive experience with inks and chemicals.

About Color Converting Industries
Color Converting Industries is a leading producer of inks for flexible packaging products. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, the company operates six manufacturing facilities nationwide.

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.