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For the second year in a row, The Copley Consulting Group, has received special
 recognition from Infor as part of 2011 America's Channel Partner Summit Meeting. "The Copley Consulting Group is one of Infor's premier channel partners worldwide, with a demonstrated record of exceptional customer satisfaction melded with sales performance", stated Mike Gadow, Infor Vice President of America's Channels. "Copley secured the largest number of new SyteLine logos in the America's this past fiscal year, while delivering extraordinary professional services to their entire customer base", added Gadow. " Bob Lane, Bill Cary and the entire Copley Team have retained and delivered some of the most highly visible and successful implementation projects in the America's Channel", offered Regional Vice President, Rick Hennessy.
The Copley Consulting Group has been a Channel Partner affiliated with the SyteLine ERP solution for over 18 years. "We are very proud of the 2011 recognition from Infor", commented Copley CEO, Bob Lane. "We share in the same excitement with Infor on the forward thinking vision of the Infor 10 Business SyteLine product and the opportunities for both our existing and future customers to gain from innovative product and technology strategies", added Lane
Copley Consulting Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Funk
as Vice President of Professional Services. Andy will have responsibility for all SyteLine consulting and technical services provided by Copley, in addition to continuing to provide project management and operations related consulting. "I am thrilled to have Andy assume this leadership position with Copley, said CEO, Bob Lane. "He brings a wealth of both private industry and consulting experience to our operation . Andy will be an integral part of our continued growth and success," added Lane.
Maine Machine Products Company selects Infor ERP SyteLine – May 31, 2011
The Copley Consulting Group is pleased to announce that Maine Machine Products Company (MMP) of South Paris, ME has selected the Infor ERP SyteLine solution. MMP provides complex precision machined parts and assemblies to exacting customer specifications. Established in 1956, MMP is an industry leader with a superior reputation for quality, delivery and total customer satisfaction.
Scott Bourget, Chief Financial Offer at MMP stated "To better serve our customers and enable the organization to respond more quickly to business opportunities, we decided we needed an advanced ERP solution. That solution has to provide not only robust functionality, but also the flexibility to conform to our future business needs. After a detailed review of the options available in the market, the choice was clear. We selected SyteLine software and The Copley Consulting Group implementation team. When you combine Syteline's extensive functionality and Microsoft centric technology with the experience of Copley and the dedication of the MMP team, we have the perfect solution to support our current and future endeavors!"
"Maine Machine has long been a significant player in the machine parts space, and now with the current ownership and executive management team they are poised to further enhance their standing. The synergy of our teams, the advanced technology & functionality of SyteLine, and the dedication of both the MMP & Copley management teams is sure to create a long and fruitful relationship between our organizations. We are thrilled to have MMP become a member of the Copley SyteLine community." Said Bob Lane, CEO Copley Consulting.
SHEP Company selects Infor ERP SyteLine – May 25, 2011
The Copley Consulting Group is pleased to announce that SHEP Company of Lawrence, MA has selected the Infor ERP SyteLine solution. SHEP Company has worked hard to build a reputation for innovation and creativity. Their line of Tamper Evident Tapes and films are known the world over for having the best quality tamper evident features in the industry. SHEP is proud that their products have been approved by companies such as Brinks International and other armored car services. In addition they carry a full selection of high quality supported and unsupported adhesive tapes in order to meet all of their customers Double Coated Tape needs. SHEP Company considers the ease of use of both customers and the end users when designing double-coated tapes.
Craig Allard, President of SHEP Company states "As a growing organization it was extremely important for us to find an experienced/stable partner that could help us implement a state of the art ERP solution. We found that with Copley Consulting and Infor's SyteLine software. The need for easy to use software for our people, the ability to extract & share information, and the optimization of business processes – all to support our growth; were essential elements of our selection process."
"With the combination of Copley and SyteLine, SHEP can focus on continuing to fuel their growth while we help drive the best business practices inherent within the SyteLine solution. Copley's experience within the manufacturing ERP space will allow us to both guide SHEP through the implementation process and lay the framework for optimizing their processes. We are pleased to welcome SHEP into the Copley SyteLine family." Said Bill Cary, Vice President at Copley.
For more information on SHEP Company please visit their web site at www.shepcompany.com.
Draper Knitting Company selects Infor ERP SyteLine – May 19, 2011
The Copley Consulting Group is pleased to announce that Draper Knitting of Canton, MA has selected the Infor ERP SyteLine solution. Draper Knitting Company's corporate headquarters houses the corporate offices and a 120,000 square foot manufacturing facility under one roof. This facility includes a state-of-the-art CAD studio where patterns are created, 40 knitting machines which convert raw materials into fabric, a dye house and a complete Finishing Department. They produce High Pile Sliver Knitting, Conventional Circular Knitting and Nonwoven Stitchbonded fabrics that are used in a variety of products including: paint rollers and buffing pads, performance clothing liners, footwear liners, gloves and air filtration.
"As a specialty fabric manufacturer we required a business solution that not only accommodated our unique production requirements, but also established a common platform for the entire business. The combination of the Infor SyteLine solution and The Copley Consulting Group implementation team delivers the foundation for Draper to continue to build success upon. The ease of use and modern technology of SyteLine allows for our employees to access the data they require to make informed decisions, and to seamlessly communicate that data throughout our supply chain." Said Kristin Draper, President of Draper Knitting.
Bob Lane, CEO at Copley added "Draper Knitting has a long history of family ownership and innovation. The deployment of SyteLine at Draper will provide them tools to continue this legacy and help assure that they maintain their leadership position in the market. We are excited to have Draper join our Copley SyteLine family!"
For more information on Draper please visit their web site at www.draperknitting.com.
Gloucester Engineering Co. selects Infor ERP SyteLine & Copley – April 12, 2011
The Copley Consulting Group and Infor are pleased to announce the selection of Infor ERP SyteLine by Gloucester Engineering Co. as their ERP solution.
Since its inception in 1961, Gloucester has been a global leader advancing quality and production limits in the plastics extrusion and converting market. Gloucester offers a range of innovative systems and component solutions, for both new lines and retrofits, that provide customers a competitive edge in applications that include bag making, foam and sheet extrusion, blown and cast film extrusion and extrusion coating.
"We conducted an in-depth review of ERP solutions available on the market considering a large array of factors inclusive of functional fit, deployment options, advanced technology, ease of implementation and local support. The culmination of this process led to our selection of the Infor ERP SyteLine solution with The Copley Consulting Group as our implementation partner. The experience of the Copley Team in deploying SyteLine and the availability of SyteLine in a true SaaS model were major elements in our decision to move forward with the Infor ERP SyteLine Solution," stated Gloucester's VP of Finance Adrian King.
"The ability to offer SyteLine in both a traditional on-premise model and in a multi-tenet SaaS model continues to be a contributing factor in Copley's and Infor's capability to secure significant project wins like Gloucester Engineering. It is with great pleasure that we welcome Gloucester to the Infor ERP SyteLine user community," added Copley's CEO Bob Lane.
For more information on Gloucester Engineering, please visit their website at www.gloucesterengineering.com
Len-Tex Corp selects Infor ERP SyteLine – December 30, 2010
The Copley Consulting Group is pleased to announce that Len-Tex Corporation of North Walpole, NH., has selected the Infor ERP SyteLine solution. Len-Tex is a leading manufacturer of contract wallcoverings which is proud to have all their production done at their facilities here in the United States. Len-Tex has been recognized for delivering environmentally conscious wallcovering products with superior quality and inspiring designs. The organization required a total solution that was capable of driving both standard product and custom product through the entire order to cash cycle, while at the same time providing the tools to deliver exceptional customer service.
Charlie Lennon, Vice President of Len-Tex, stated "As we emerge from the recession and encounter rising raw materials prices, we want a total solution that encompasses full ERP functionality, leading edge technology, and an implementation partner we can count on. We feel that the combination of the Infor ERP SyteLine solution and the Copley Consulting implementation team meets our expectations across the board. The combination of our business processes, the tools provided by SyteLine, and the guidance provided by Copley will further enhance our position as a market leader."
Bill Cary, a Vice President at Copley, added "Based on Len-Tex's most recent experience they placed a good deal of emphasis on the qualifications and staying power of the implementation partner. Having discussed what Copley brings to the bear with several current customers and with Infor, Len-Tex gained a comfort level that Copley is the right organization to assist them in a successful deployment of SyteLine. We are extremely fortunate to have a company of Len-Tex's caliber join the Copley SyteLine family and look forward to a long fruitful relationship between our organizations."
For more information on Len-Tex Corp, please visit their website at:
www.lentexcorp.com
Galaxy Nutritional Foods selects Infor ERP SyteLine – December 22, 2010
The Copley Consulting Group and Infor welcome Galaxy Nutritional Foods to the Infor ERP SyteLine community. Galaxy Nutritional Foods' commitment to providing smart food choices for health-conscious consumers spans more than 25 years. Specializing in great tasting, plant-based cheese alternatives and organic food products, Galaxy uses high-quality, natural and organic ingredients. Its pioneering cheese alternative brands fulfill people's desire for cheese without trans fat, cholesterol or lactose. Galaxy Nutritional Foods' Veggie® brand is the No. 1 soy-based cheese alternative in grocery stores nationwide and is primarily found in the produce department.
Galaxy required a system solution that provided robust ERP functionality that addressed both manufacturing and distribution needs of the operation. Brian O'Farrell, Chief Financial Officer of Galaxy commented, "SyteLine met or exceeded our expectations in terms of core functionality, technology foundation and flexibility in personalizing the software to our specific business processes. We also considered the depth of experience, strong reference base and the local availability of The Copley Consulting Group as a major factor in our decision."
"We are excited about the SyteLine selection by Galaxy Nutritional Foods", added Copley CEO, Bob Lane. "Our goal is to help Galaxy rapidly deploy our solution and realize immediate benefits in transaction processing efficiency and data mining."
For more information on Galaxy Nutritional Foods, please visit their website at:
www.galaxyfoods.com
PTR–Precision Technologies, Inc selects Infor ERP SyteLine – December 21, 2010
The Copley Consulting Group is pleased to announce that PTR has selected the Infor ERP SyteLine solution as their integrated ERP suite. PTR is a member of the Global Beam Technologies group, the largest supplier of Electron beam welding systems in the world. PTR manufactures EB Welding systems, provides service spares and training for the systems they have delivered over the past 50 years and also provides Electron Beam Welding job shop services for a wide array of industries. PTR required a solution that could address the diverse requirements of their business model while allowing for the easy assimilation of the ERP software by their stable workforce.
Paul Lettieri, President of PTR, stated "We required a solution that addresses our complete business model, manufacturing – job shop services – after sale service, in a single integrated environment. Furthermore the need to mine the data in a manner that delivers meaningful information to drive business decisions is essential. The Infor ERP solution met all our criteria and The Copley Consulting Group's history of successfully implementing SyteLine in similar organizations gives us the confidence that they can help us deploy and utilize SyteLine."
"PTR is an established, full service organization with broad requirements and reporting responsibilities to their parent in Europe. As they require a solution with advanced technology, as provided by the SyteLine Microsoft framework, and complete support for all aspects of their business; SyteLine became their obvious choice. We are extremely pleased that PTR saw the value in our total solution and has placed their trust in the Copley/Infor team for meeting their needs." added Bill Cary, a Vice President at Copley.
For more information on PTR, please visit their website at: www.ptreb.com
Avedis Zildjian completes SyteLine Upgrade – November 30, 2010
The Copley Consulting Group and Avedia Zildjian are pleased to announce the successful upgrade from SyteLine 7.05 to SyteLine 8.02. Zildjian, located in Norwell MA is the world's leading cymbal manufacturer. Zildjian is a long time SyteLine user who has recently extended the SL product out to their distribution channel, allowing their distributors to not only check stock but also enter orders.
As a customer centric organization Zildjian wanted to leverage the most current technologies of SyteLine to provide a heighten level of customer service, and therefore decided to move up to SyteLine 8.02. "We continue to provide leading edge tools to our employees so that we can continue to enhance the total customer experience for our clients. The music industry is highly competitive and we need both the best products and the best software to maintain our leadership position in the market.", stated Rob Fitzgibbon, Director of Information Technology at Zildjian. Bob Lane, CEO of Copley adds, "Zildjian is a long time, successful partner of Copley who continues to optimize their business processes through the use of SyteLine. We are proud of our relationship with Zildjian and would encourage others to better understand how they maximize the benefits of their investment in SyteLine."
For more information on Zildjian, please visit their website at: www.zildjian.com
Copley Consulting Group Turns Twenty
The Copley Consulting Group celebrates a milestone of 20 years in business. “I want to thank our professional staff for their professionalism, dedication and commitment to assisting our customers achieve their strategic goals”, stated Bob Lane, President & CEO. “We also want to thank our customers who have collaborated with us on hundreds of successful initiatives spanning the years. Without their faith and trust in our service model, our 20 year milestone could not have been attained. Lastly, our longstanding relationship of over 18 years with the SyteLine product must be recognized. As the cornerstone of our practice, we enjoy the benefit of a rewarding strategic partnership with Infor.”
International Paper Products selectes Infor ERP SyteLine – November 5, 2010
The Copley Consulting Group is pleased to announce that International Paper Products (IPP) has selected the Infor ERP SyteLine solution. IPP is a “green” organization that provides alternative fuels for power plants , cement and lime kilns, and other energy intensive industries. The IPP fuel alternative is not only cost effective for the plants but also reduces the use of traditional fossil fuels. As an organization that is poised for incredible growth , IPP needed a solution that is functionally rich, rooted within the open Microsoft architecture and has a strong local implementation organization to guide them through the deployment process. The combination of the Infor ERP SyteLine suite and the Copley Consulting Group provided the best fit for the IPP needs.
Tom Caravella, President of IPP Equipment Division, stated “We needed a solution that is easy to assimilate into, has the flexibility to conform to our changing business requirements and is scalable to address the significant growth that is projected for IPP. The Infor ERP SyteLine solution met each of these criteria, and the personnel from Copley Consulting gave us the confidence that they have the wherewithal to assist us as we evolve.”
Bill Cary, a Vice President at Copley, added “We are fortunate to have a leading edge, eco-friendly organization like IPP join the Copley family. IPP was looking for a solution that provided the same level of sophisticated technology and functionality that they provide to their customers in an ERP solution, and the SyteLine offering proved to be an ideal match for their requirements. We look forward to having a long relationship with IPP and being there for them through every phase of their organizational evolution!”
Seahorse Bioscience selects Infor ERP SyteLine & Copley – July 19, 2010
The Copley Consulting Group and Infor are pleased to announce the selection of Infor ERP SyteLine by Seahorse Bioscience as their ERP solution. Serving the life sciences industry since, 2001, Seahorse Bioscience provides industry-leading analytical instruments, bio-manufacturing systems and consumable labware products for biological research and drug research. Their customers include scientists at academic institutions, pharmaceutical and biotech organizations, as well as OEM manufacturers of assay kits and lab instruments suppliers. “We considered a variety of factors before selecting the Infor ERP SyteLine solution. The functional robustness, the Microsoft framework, the deployment options including the Cloud/SaaS model were critical components to our decision. Ultimately, those factors, and the experience of the Copley Team as an implementation partner, were the basis for our decision to move forward with the Infor ERP SyteLine Solution”, stated Seahorse CFO Jim Orrell.
“Copley and Infor continue to secure highly visible project wins like Seahorse Bioscience in the Life Science/Bio-tech Sector. We are delighted to add Seahorse to the Infor ERP SyteLine user community”, added Copley CEO, Bob Lane
Copley Receives Special Recognition from Infor – July 14, 2010
The Copley Consulting Group was recognized as a “2010 All-Star” by Infor during the America’s Channel Partner Summit on July 14, 2010 in Atlanta, GA. “As a long standing, SyteLine partner, The Copley Consulting Group, is a recognized leader in representing Infor and the SyteLine solution in terms of professional services, customer satisfaction, as well as sales performance”, stated Mike Gadow, Infor Vice President of Channels. “The continued dedication of the entire Copley Team and their record of success makes them an invaluable partner to both their customers and Infor”, added Gadow. Regional Vice President, Rick Hennessy commented, “Bob Lane and his team have helped secure and produce some of the most highly visible and successful implementation projects in the America’s Channel.”
The Copley Consulting Group is celebrating their 20th year in business and continues as the premier SyteLine affiliate for Infor in the Northeast. “We are proud of this recognition from Infor, and we will continue to dedicate our energies to the success of our customers and their deployment of SyteLine”, commented Copley CEO, Bob Lane. “Our team of professionals are committed to a standard of excellence that benefit all of our customers and those prospective SyteLine users”.
Copley recently hosted their 2010 SyteLine User Conference that included Infor Chairman & CEO, Jim Schaper and United States Senator, Scott Brown. Copley also sponsors a Webinar Series program to advance customers understanding and use of the SyteLine solution. Go to www.copleycg.com for more information.
H&T Waterbury completes SyteLine Upgrade – June 23, 2010
The Copley Consulting Group and H&T Waterbury are pleased to announce the successful upgrade from SyteLine 6 to SyteLine 8.01. H&T Waterbury is the headquarters of the H&T Battery Division, which is the world’s largest independent producer of metal components for the primary consumer battery market.
As a long time SyteLine user, H&T Waterbury has embraced lean concepts throughout the enterprise, H&T saw the upgrade of SyteLine, and the enhanced technology and functionality, as an extension of their lean initiative. “Our continued objective is to provide our entire user community the best tools to streamline processes. The SyteLine 8.01 solution provided the right value proposition to further those aims”, stated Dan Moffa V.P. of Finance and Human Resources. Bob Lane, CEO of Copley adds, “H&T have been a long standing, highly regarded customer of both Copley and Infor. We are delighted with the collaborative approach that brought this project in on time and on budget. We look forward to helping H&T further recognize their return on investment in SyteLine.”
Montalvo Corporation selects SyteLine 8.01 as ERP Solution – May 12, 2010
The Copley Consulting Group is pleased to announce that Montalvo Corporation has selected the Infor ERP SyteLine solution for their global operations. Montalvo offers complete web control diagnostic services and manufactures select web control products including tension brakes, slip clutches, tension sensing load cells and web guiding systems. Serving a global market, Montalvo has offices in Gorham, Maine and Shanghai, China. “We believe that the functionality and technology of Infor ERP SyteLine combined with the professional services of The Copley Consulting Group is the right formula for success for this important initiative at Montalvo. We are looking forward to a successful deployment”, stated Brenda Olsen, Chief Financial Officer at Montalvo.
Bill Cary, Copley’s Vice President of Sales noted, “Copley continues to offer a true value proposition to our middle market customers with the Infor ERP SyteLine solution. With robust functionality on the Microsoft .NET platform combined with Copley’s implementation successes, we are demonstrating to our prospective customers a low risk, high return investment that is clearly being recognized.”
Revision Eyewear Live on Infor ERP SyteLine 8.01 – March 1, 2010
Revision Eyewear has successfully implemented the Infor ERP SyteLine solution. Revision Eyewear provides the finest distortion-free and ballistic protection eyewear to military and law enforcement agencies all over the world. Most US Army troops deployed today are fitted with Revision Eyewear spectacles and goggles. This fast-track, three month implementation includes extensive use of the SyteLine solution including Customer Relationship Management, Product Lifecycle Management and the entire core functionality. “We were confident in our selection of the SyteLine solution, however our expectations have been more than exceeded with the efficiency and professionalism with which the total package was delivered”, stated Debra Royce, Vice President of Finance for Revision Eyewear.
Quench Live on SyteLine 8.0 – January 8, 2010
In a collaborative effort between The Copley Consulting Group and Decision Resources (DRI), the Infor Channel Partner organizations brought Quench live on SyteLine 8.0. Quench is the largest point-of-use water cooler company in the United States distributing bottleless water dispensers and water filtration system to over 15,000 companies. Business Week magazine named Quench one of the country’s 25 most successful startups in 2008. The 4 month implementation included the entire SyteLine 8.0 Core ERP suite and extended the functionality with the SyteLine Field Service solution. Over 65 field technicians are linked directly to SyteLine via web-enabled, hand held units updating activities in a real time fashion.
Two Companies select Copley & Infor as their ERP Solution Provider – Nov 30, 2009
The Copley Consulting Group is pleased to announce that Koso America and Revision Eyewear have selected the Infor ERP SyteLine solution. Koso America manufactures electro-hydraulic valve actuators and damper drives for primarily the oil and gas industries. Revision Eyewear is the world leader in protective eyewear for the military and law enforcement agencies. “We are delighted with the decision by both Koso and Revision Eyewear”, noted Vice President of Sales, Bill Cary. “This highly competitive evaluation cycle and the subsequent decisions, validate our leadership position in the middle market, manufacturing sector”.
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Copley Consulting Group News
The Copley Consulting Group is pleased to announce
the appointment of Andy Funk as Vice President of Professional Services. more »
Maine Machine Products Company selects Infor ERP SyteLine
The Copley Consulting Group is pleased to announce that Maine Machine Products Company (MMP) of South Paris, ME has selected the Infor ERP SyteLine solution. more »
SHEP Company selects Infor ERP SyteLine
The Copley Consulting Group is pleased to announce that SHEP Company of Lawrence, MA has selected the Infor ERP SyteLine solution. more »
Draper Knitting Company selects Infor ERP SyteLine
The Copley Consulting Group is pleased to announce that Draper Knitting of Canton, MA has selected the Infor ERP SyteLine solution. more »
Gloucester Engineering Co. selects Infor & Copley
The Copley Consulting Group and Infor are pleased to announce the selection of Infor ERP SyteLine by Gloucester Engineering Co. as their ERP solution. more »
Len-Tex Corp selects Infor ERP SyteLine
The Copley Consulting Group is pleased to announce that Len-Tex Corporation of North Walpole, NH., has selected the Infor ERP SyteLine solution. more »
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