Press Release

Coolearth Again Ranked in 100 Fastest Growing WA Companies

Seattle - October 7, 2002

The Puget Sound Business Journal named Coolearth Software as one of the 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington State for the second straight year.

“Our growth is a testament to the number of food and chemical manufacturers who are looking for an integrated supply chain execution solution to meet their individual needs,” said David Zimmerman, Coolearth President and CEO. “Where other vendors fall short, we are hitting the mark.”

“We are pleased to be recognized again,” said Carsten Erickson, Coolearth VP of Product Strategy and CTO. “We continue to make great strides in providing value to our customers through superior products and services.”

The annual ranking is co-sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP, KeyBank, and Stoel Rives LLP. To be eligible, companies must be private, headquartered in Washington, and show continuous growth from 1999 to 2001. Coolearth has grown an average of 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.