IBS acquires business partner, Bookmaster North America (BMNA)
Press Release Sep 25, 2005
IBS, International Business Systems, has acquired all assets of Bookmaster, North America (BMNA) related to the IBS, formerly TMS, Bookmaster Software. IBS, with North American HQ in Folsom, California will assume responsibility for the management and oversight of IBS' Bookmaster customers in North America. In follow-up to IBS' announcement of the acquisition of Australian software developer, TMS, on March 1, 2005, the addition of BMNA interests in the US further cements IBS' strategic objective as the leader in book publishing and distribution solutions.
IBS is excited to welcome the employees of BMNA to the IBS team. They will serve as key individuals to assist IBS in maintaining a high level of service to current and future Bookmaster customers.
"IBS is an outstanding organization," says BMNA's George Galletti, "and we expect their scale and leadership in the Supply Chain Management space to compliment Bookmaster, North America's history of providing quality products and services to our customers. Bookmaster existing and new customers should look forward to a long future and a solid partnership with IBS."
"We expect that the addition of Bookmaster, North America's assets and employees to our US organization will create greater synergies within IBS and for Bookmaster customers as IBS leverages it's international network in 22 countries," adds IBSUS President Barry Christian. "IBS is committed to the book publishing and distribution industry and we look forward to a much closer, direct 'partnership' with Bookmaster customers in North America."
About International Business Systems
IBS is a leading provider of business software and consulting services for Wholesale Distributors and Manufacturers worldwide. Customers rely on IBS' suite of software applications to automate demand-driven, supply-chain processes and gain a competitive advantage through improved operational efficiencies. IBS is an IBM Global Strategic Alliance Partner. Corporate revenues exceed $300 Million, and a network of almost 2,000 employees that span over 44 countries. IBS headquarters in the Americas is located in Folsom, California.
For further information, please contact:
Dan J. Wells
Vice-President of Marketing, IBS Americas
Tel: 1 (800) 886-3900
dan.wells@ibsus.com
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