Softline Accpac, Synergy Accounting aim for spotless operations at Marprozep

Issued by Watt Communications & G Watt Design for Sage Enterprise
Johannesburg, 20 May 2009

Softline Accpac and business partner Synergy Accounting will implement Accpac ERP 200 at leading chemical manufacturer Marprozep, in Johannesburg.

Mohamed Bashir, Financial Director, Marprozep, says that as the most sought-after manufacturer of industrial detergents and cleaning chemicals in the country, Marprozep has been synonymous with leadership, quality and integrity for the last 30 years.

“These are the values that we have always delivered on and which we need to continue delivering on into the future. It is for this reason that we recognised the time had come to invest in leading-edge technology as an enabler to meeting our business objectives.”

He says the biggest concern was that Accpac Dos, the system Marprozep was using, was no longer supported by Accpac dealers. In addition, software for this system has been discontinued.

“The Dos system was simply no longer meeting the growth requirements of the company. Windows-based Accpac ERP 200 was therefore identified as the best solution going forward,” explains Keith Fenner, Vice-President: Strategic Sales, Softline Accpac.

“Accpac ERP 200 is a Web-enabled, affordable and expandable business management solution for medium-sized accounting environments. It offers powerful analysis and reporting tools and a robust accounting feature set complete with operations management capabilities. Because Accpac ERP 200 is built on world-class, object-oriented, multi-tiered architecture, Marprozep will find it is easy to upgrade as their business needs expand.”

Ashley Regenass, MD, Synergy Accounting, says many manufacturers are realising that ERP is essential. Although not just any ERP system will do, with the right ERP system in place, a company can get mighty and thrive in the face of bigger competition.

“Accpac ERP 200 will help Marprozep operate more efficiently and profitably, through better control, tighter integration, and enhanced visibility. The solution will easily accommodate the changing needs of their growing organisation.”

Softline Accpac

Softline Accpac is a provider of business management solutions including financial, distribution, service management, retail, warehouse management, manufacturing and CRM to the mid-range market. Accpac solutions are delivered to 130 countries exclusively through a global network of solution providers, including over 150 throughout Africa. Softline Accpac's product line includes: Accpac ERP, Accpac CRM, Accpac RMS, Service Manager and Accpac Insight. Softline Accpac also distributes Sage ERP X3, a full-service enterprise management software system for mid-to-large businesses. With a choice of languages, currencies, enterprises, locations and legislations, Sage ERP X3 offers an efficient, multi-company solution.

Softline

Softline is a leading provider of accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions to small, medium and large companies. Founded in 1988 by Ivan Epstein, Alan Osrin and Steven Cohen, Softline was established during the formative years of the software industry and listed on the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa in February 1997. Softline expanded to establish a strong position within its area of focus in South Africa and Australia. Focused on the development of accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions, Softline has a 20-year track record as a market leader. The group has a broad range of products offering users a variety of software solutions to run their businesses efficiently. Softline's leading brands include Softline Accpac, Softline Enterprise, Softline Pastel (Accounting and Payroll) and Softline VIP. The combination of the group's product offerings provide Softline customers with comprehensive, well-branded accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions. In November 2003, Softline was acquired by the Sage Group plc, a FTSE 100 company. The software group includes market-leading businesses throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, South Africa and Australia, supplying business software to the small, medium and large business community. Softline has a solid track record of profitability and cash generation. The group delivers quality accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions that improve the efficiencies of businesses around the world.

The Sage Group plc

The Sage Group plc is a leading global supplier of business management software solutions and related products and services, principally for small to medium enterprises. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989. Sage has 5.8 million customers and more than 14 500 employees worldwide. We operate in over 26 countries covering the UK, Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia, India and China. For further information, please visit http://www.sage.com.

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