ETO ERP Leader Encompix Proves Right for Glass Reinforce Gypsum Manufacturer Formglas

Formglas Inc., established in 1961, has for many years been the leading manufacturer of architectural products for commercial and residential projects using lightweight custom cast, glass reinforced gypsum and cement composite primarily for casinos, resorts, cruise ships, and retail chains. In addition, the Company manufacturers CNC molds & patterns along with fireplace surrounds. According to Atul Swarup, V.P. Finance, Formglas had three main objectives when selecting a new ERP system. "Currently we use ACCPAC for accounting and a custom-developed system for manufacturing and job tracking. Our goals are to have a single integrated system company-wide, improve our decision making with better information, and improve our project costing and profitability analysis." Swarup led the selection team and Formglas evaluated six other vendors before picking Encompix. "We are a project-based manufacturer so it is essential that the software fits our business. We want a single integrated system that's easy to use and easy to implement -- we believe we have found that with Encompix." According to ETO Institute (www.etoinstitute.org) spokesperson, Thomas R. Cutler,