IMS and Matra Datavision renew Distribution Agreement

IMSpost software to be used by Matra Postprocessing Competence Center

1 August, 2000 - Haverhill, Massachusetts USA - Intelligent Manufacturing Software, Inc., a worldwide leader in providing CAD/CAM NC postprocessing solutions, has announced the renewal of its Distribution Agreement with Matra Datavision. The extended agreement will allow Matra Datavsion to continue to resell IMSs 'Complete Postprocessing Solution', and to use the IMS software in its postprocessing support and services group.

According to Dan Wrenn, President of IMS North America, 'We are very happy to continue our long standing relationship with Matra Datavsion. Our partnership has benefited both parties by providing unmatched solutions and services in the area of postprocessing to Matras customer base.'

Through its worldwide sales force and distribution channels, Matra Datavision will offer its customers the IMSsuite of postprocessing products, including IMSpost, IMSpost Lite, IMS Library postprocessors, and custom postprocessor development services.

Matra Datavision is a leading international supplier of engineering solutions and services to companies looking for competitive advantage from continuous improvement of design-to-manufacturing processes.

A wholly owned subsidiary of EADS, Europe's largest aerospace/defense group, Matra Datavision counts over 700 engineers and consultants in Europe and North America. Matra Datavision solutions address the needs of companies of all sizes, primarily in the automotive, aerospace and defense, general manufacturing and machinery, consumer product and electromechanical industries.

Matra Datavision offers customers a comprehensive range of engineering services designed to help them implement, deploy and profit from end-to-end engineering solutions. This service portfolio includes consulting, deployment and implementation, education, and engineering services.

Founded in 1989, Intelligent Manufacturing Software, Inc. is a leading supplier of NC Postprocessing solutions and services to companies seeking a competitive advantage in the manufacturing industry.

With headquarters in Haverhill, Massachusetts IMS postprocessing solutions are sold worldwide, addressing the needs of companies of all sizes, primarily in the automotive, aerospace and defense, general manufacturing and machinery, consumer product and electromechanical industries.

Visit our web site at http://www.ims.com to download a working demo copy of IMSpost.