| November 20, 2002
Lacey, WA - PUMP-FLO Solutions, the
leading provider of pump sizing and selection software,
and TechniCon, a leader in product configuration and
guided sales systems, today announced a strategic
alliance. The two companies will interface their software
applications to deliver the most advanced selection,
configuration and sales automation software to the fluid
handling industry. |
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Together, PUMP-FLO Solutions and
TechniCon will target large to mid-sized industrial pump
manufacturers who want to streamline their traditional
business processes using an advanced online software
platform. By combining PUMP-FLO Solutions’ ePUMP-FLO TM
software with TechniCon’s CustomCommerce configuration
software, the two companies will offer a cost effective
Internet-based solution for pump manufacturers to reduce
costs and improve productivity during the pump selection,
configuration, and sales process.
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| "Our alliance
with TechniCon brings PUMP-FLO Solutions’ deep market
expertise and industry standard software together with
TechniCon's leading enterprise configuration and guided
sales technology to deliver a total solution. It's a
winning combination for current and potential PUMP-FLO
Solutions’ customers who want to further improve their
overall business process," said Product Manager of
PUMP-FLO Solutions, Justin Johnson. “We have chosen
TechniCon as a strategic alliance because of their proven
experience in automating complex business processes. They
have demonstrated the ability to rapidly deploy online
solutions to configure and streamline the sales process
for equipment manufacturers.” |
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“We’re delighted to be
working with PUMP-FLO Solutions,” said Anthony Mirante,
President of TechniCon. “For our customers, the fit
couldn’t be better. PUMP-FLO is the standard for sizing
in pumps, so our customers’ customers will see a
professional and very natural interface for selecting
products. There is nothing new to learn, the system just
works as expected. When it comes to implementation, we
knew from the start that PUMP-FLO Solutions was an ideal
partner for us. Each company has over a dozen years
experience building reference solutions for major
manufacturers. Our customers will get proven products with
comprehensive capabilities.”
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ePUMP-FLO Software
PUMP-FLO Solutions’ ePUMP-FLOTM software is a web-based
version of the industry standard PUMP-FLO software.
ePUMP-FLO is a fully hosted, low cost, rapidly implemented
online pump sizing and selection platform. ePUMP-FLO gives
a manufacturers Website branded online pump selection and
complete lead generation and management tools. ePUMP-FLO
benefits manufacturers by decreasing catalog printing
costs and streamlining the sales & pump selection
process. |
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CustomCommerce Software
TechniCon’s CustomCommerce provides a comprehensive
e-commerce solution for any organization involved with
complex products. CustomCommerce integrates a number of
key technologies, including parametric and wizard-based
product selection, configuration tools, 3D product
visualization, and personalization services, to simplify
the sale of complex, highly variable products. By
streamlining the specification and ordering process,
CustomCommerce shortens product sales cycles and reduces
costs. |
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About PUMP-FLO Solutions
PUMP-FLO Solutions is an Engineered Software business to
further develop and market the PUMP-FLO Windows and
Web-based product line. PUMP-FLO benefits manufacturers
and their distributors by decreasing catalog printing
costs and automating the sales and pumps selection
process. PUMP-FLO Solutions provides services to digitize
all pump performance data into an electronic format for
use with the PUMP-FLO product line. PUMP-FLO Solutions
currently provides pump selection software to over 70
manufacturers, including Pentair Pump Group, Gorman-Rupp
Co., Sulzer Pumps, Inc., and Crane Pumps to name a few.
For more information visit www.pump-flo.com/solutions.
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About TechniCon
Founded in 1987, TechniCon Corporation is a leading
provider of e-commerce solutions for complex products.
Combining over a decade of experience developing product
specification and sales automation software with
leading-edge e-commerce and visualization technology,
TechniCon has developed interactive sales systems for a
wide range of manufacturers, including Daimler-Chrysler,
Motorola, and Steelcase. TechniCon (www.technicon.com)
is headquartered in
Emeryville,
CA
with additional offices in
St. Louis, MO. TechniCon is a service mark of TechniCon
Corporation. |
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