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Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 September 2004
Agilisys changes name to Infor Global
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Agilisys, a leading supplier of enterprise software solutions to select manufacturing and distribution industries, announced today that it has changed its name to Infor Global Solutions.
Agilisys, a leading supplier of enterprise software solutions to select manufacturing and distribution industries, announced today that it has changed its name to Infor Global Solutions The change is effective September 6, 2004
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 21 Sep 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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"The goal of this name change is to provide us with a strong global brand to support continued international growth," said Jim Schaper, Chairman and CEO of Infor Global Solutions.
"In the past 24 months, we have grown our revenue and successfully completed numerous acquisitions that we believe have strengthened our position in the markets we serve.
Our new name represents the company's on-going mission of solving the essential issues of select vertical markets." Infor is a global provider of enterprise software solutions to select manufacturing and distribution industries.
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The company focuses on solving the essential challenges of companies in the automotive, specialty chemical/pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods, discrete manufacturing, food and beverage, and distribution industries.
Infor has 27 locations, over 1600 employees, and customers in 31 countries.
"We will continue to focus on providing solutions that address the unique needs of selected vertical markets, and our customers can expect the same levels of service and support that they have always received," said Ken Walters, President and COO of Infor Global Solutions.
"Our strategy calls for continued growth globally.
Our new name is intended to support that growth but does not indicate a change in our company's direction." According to Mike Spragg, MD of Infor Global Solutions UK (formerly Infor:swan), "The new-look Infor encapsulates the financial strength and energy of our parent group and provides us with a springboard to new initiatives in the UK market, particularly with automotive suppliers and project manufacturers." To support the company's re-branding effort, Infor has launched a new website at and developed a new corporate identity that has been implemented worldwide.
About Infor Global Solutions - Infor Global Solutions is a global provider of enterprise business solutions to select manufacturing and distribution industries.
Our deep focus on select vertical markets enables us to provide solutions that solve problems and address industry-specific challenges in ways that others cannot.
The result is a tangible return on investment and increased competitive advantage for our customers.
Infor offers best-in-class, enterprise-wide software solutions that address the specific needs of our targeted verticals in areas such as supply chain planning, relationship management, demand management, ERP, wholesale distribution, and business intelligence.
We are proud to provide business solutions to some of the world's largest and most respected companies, including TRW, ArvinMeritor, TI Automotive Group, Magna International, PEZ International, Siemens Automotive Systems, Faurecia and Meridian, Denso, Dana, Grohe, Cargill, Unilever, Heinz, Heineken, Godiva, Organon, Valvoline, GlaxoSmithKline, and Bristol Myers Squibb.
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