Encompix ERP Software Chosen by Formglas
Atul Swarup, the VP of Finance, was the driving force behind the
system, leading the charge to allow for a new culture to develop
at Formglas. Formglas placed an initial order for 20 seats of
Encompix with implementation and support services. Formglas,
located in Toronto has 4 operating divisions. The competitors
for this account were Lilly (Infor), Epicor (Vantage), Navision,
and Made2Manage. Atul spoke to five Encompix reference accounts
including a visit to Weber Manufacturing in Midland, Ontario.
The primary division (commercial construction) provides custom
gypsum-based products to the construction industry. The gypsum
products are used in place of heavier, more expensive, more
flammable materials like wood. Formglas specializes in providing
ornamental ceiling and wall fixtures to the Casino and cruise
ship industries. Their other divisions are architectural,
fireplace and CNC Pattern.
A typical project for them begins with a quotation to provide a
certain amount of a product that has been designed by an
architect to a customer building a large facility. Formglas
provides a quotation in number of pieces and feet using several
custom dimensions. They make a pattern (mold) to use in the
production of the final product. Formglas is like many of mold
makers in their system requirements. Once the patterns are
complete the company makes a recipe of gypsum or glass and then
manually presses the gypsum into the pattern. The gypsum dries,
is finished, (painted, sanded, etc) and then stored for shipment
to the job site. The shipments and production schedule are timed
in accordance with the project site build schedule.
Encompix (www.encompix.com) has filled the manufacturing
software requirements of Engineer-to-Order companies since 1992.
The company name reflects the commitment to developing business
application solutions that encompass the complex areas of
project-based and job-based manufacturing. Encompix provides ETO
manufacturers with a competitive advantage by improving bottom
line results.
Encompix www.encompix.com rmeloy@encompix.com 513-733-0066
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