Mariah Power Harnesses ERP for Supply Chain Efficiency

Auburn Hills, MI — February 12, 2009 — Mariah Power's Manistee-based manufacturing facility this week announced it has selected Plex Systems, Inc.'s, Plex Online (POL) as its software-as-a-service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) manufacturing solution.

Mariah Power is the manufacturer of the Windspire, an environmentally friendly, propeller-free vertical axis wind turbine designed for commercial, government and residential markets. Windspire is a Green Tech winner of Popular Science's Best of What's New in 2008 award.

"It is a major step forward for Mariah Power to begin volume manufacturing Windspires," said Mick Hansen, vice president, Engineering, Mariah Power, "and with Plex Online we found a terrific hosted solution to help us manage the entire manufacturing process from virtually anywhere."

Plex Online includes over 350 functional modules to manage operations from the shop floor to the top floor, including manufacturing execution system (MES) modules such as quality management and machine integration, ERP modules such as accounting and finance, customer relationship management (CRM) modules such as order entry and tracking, and supply chain management (SCM) modules such as supplier quality and traceability.

"We are pleased that these two companies are combining to provide the next generation of clean, renewable energy to our nation," stated Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm. "Michigan is proud to be leading the way in our new energy economy by providing a welcoming environment to innovative, green companies."

Tom Mackey, executive vice president of Plex Systems, added: "All manufacturers are seeking solutions that help manufacturing processes work more efficiently and minimize waste. Mariah Power, a harnesser of wind power for renewable energy, appreciates the benefits that Plex Online contributes to its efficient manufacturing processes."