Infor Acquires IncoDev...

Infor Global Solutions, a leading supplier of enterprise software solutions to select manufacturing and distribution industries, is pleased to announce that it has
acquired IncoDev Software-Entwicklung GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

IncoDev provides ERP software to large and midsized companies within the chemical, dyes and paints, life science, food and beverage industries. The acquisition is integral to Infor's on-going strategy of acquiring high quality brands with deep vertical expertise to build leadership positions in key markets. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.

"Over the past 25 years, IncoDev has successfully supplied a leading ERP software solution to select process companies in Europe. The software has deep vertical focus supporting all requirements of the lot and recipe oriented manufacturing industry. This combined with the broad customer and partner base throughout Europe are important factors in strengthening our position within the Process industry," said Jim Schaper, Chairman and CEO of Infor. "The
combination of IncoDev's ERP capabilities with our existing Infor supply chain planning offering, international presence and financial strength will provide additional benefit to our customers while increasing our competitive advantage."

IncoDev's ERP solution Blending 5.7 supports all aspects of financial management, production planning and inventory management for specific process industries and is certified for the pharmaceutical industry. The solution also includes integrated quality management, a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and hazardous materials management. The company serves over 200 large and midsized customers and has more than 10,000 users. IncoDev markets its solution directly in Germany and through a dedicated network of Solution
Partners throughout Western Europe.