Feb 3 - Barry-Wehmiller, power2 Announce Strategic Partnership

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Barry-Wehmiller, power2 Announce Strategic Partnership

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ST. LOUIS, MO, Feb 3, 2009 - Barry-Wehmiller International Resources (BWIR), a global provider of business and technology solutions to the mid-market manufacturing domain, and power2, Inc., which specializes in state-of-the-art automation tools for SolidWorks 3D design software, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership for the delivery and implementation of the complete line of engineering productivity tools and services in the power2 suite.

“Through our strategic alliance with power2 and a global network of SolidWorks resellers, we are able to offer clients a broad range of engineering tools and services that enhance productivity and performance, resulting in reduced design time, improved accuracy, rapid quote generation and dependable product quality,” stated Jim Webb, BWIR senior partner and vice president of global engineering solutions.

BWIR has proven engineering and design capabilities and more than a decade of SolidWorks expertise, making it an ideal implementation partner for power2. The firm is part of the consulting platform of Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc., a $1.2 billion global provider of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology solutions to the world’s leading Fortune 500 companies.

Chris Isble, power2 product manager, commented on the new partnership, saying, “The offerings at Power2 were specially created to provide companies with value-added engineering design tools that allow users to explore design alternatives and identify the best product designs for their customers. BWIR will optimize our customers’ power2 investments by offering the industry’s best practices in implementation and design.”

Tim McGrath, who was named president of power2 earlier this week, added, “We’re proud to partner with BWIR to offer the products that will help companies get the most out of their SolidWorks CAD systems. Using power2's unique modeling language, engineers can define their solutions graphically, creating a simple but powerful knowledge diagram that doesn’t require complex programming. The end result is enhanced productivity for our customers and better products for the general public.”

About Barry-Wehmiller International Resources

Barry-Wehmiller International Resources (BWIR) is a global provider of business and technology solutions to the manufacturing domain. With headquarters in St. Louis, Mo., and a global client reach, BWIR’s mission is to provide innovative solutions that enable its customers to achieve a competitive edge in their marketplace.

About power2, Inc.

Power2 provides a comprehensive suite of design automation and high technology tools that automate and resolve engineering and design problems, specifically for SolidWorks 3D design software. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, power2 has distribution partners throughout the world.

About BARRY-WEHMILLER

Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology solutions in packaging, corrugating, and paper converting across a broad spectrum of industries. Barry-Wehmiller’s balanced approach to the market is made possible through nine interactive divisions: Accraply, a leading manufacturer of automatic labeling and label converting and finishing systems; Barry-Wehmiller International Resources (BWIR), a global provider of business and technology solutions to the mid-market manufacturing domain; Design Group, a premier supplier of manufacturing automation, facility design, and other engineering consulting services; FleetwoodGoldcoWyard, a leading producer and supplier of advanced conveyance technology and product handling equipment; HayssenSandiacre, a form/fill/seal technologies and services leader for more than 100 years; MarquipWardUnited, a leading manufacturer of equipment for the corrugated and folded carton industries; Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), providing advanced converting, printing, and packaging technologies for the tissue, nonwovens, and flexible packaging industries since 1919; PneumaticScaleAngelus, a global provider for filling, capping, can seaming, labeling, and centrifugation; and Thiele Technologies, a leading producer of placing, bagging, cartoning, case packing, and palletizing equipment.

In fiscal year 2008, a strategic combination of organic and acquisition growth has allowed Barry- Wehmiller to reach a new milestone, with annual revenues now surpassing $1.1 billion for the first time in the company’s 123-year history.

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