VistaTrak, Manex, and Marich Team Up on Internet B-to-B Solution Using Intershop

Marich provides their distribution channel partners with 24x7 ordering over the Internet using Intershop 4.

Tuesday, May 30, 2000

San Francisco, CA - VistaTrak, Manex, and Marich Confectionary (Marich), a leading producer of high-quality chocolates and candy, today released a new web site with B-to-B online ordering via the Internet. This event brings a traditional candy company to the e-business network, vaulting them to a position among the growing number of companies who are increasing efficiency by using the Internet.

VistaTrak, in partnership with Manex, worked with Marich to design a unique and professional web site that reflects the high-quality products that Marich produces. Supporting the web site, an efficient and easy-to-use Intershop 4 e-commerce solution allows partner companies and sales representatives to search, select, and confirm orders from anywhere, at anytime. Even before release, Marich was already receiving praise from their clients for revamping their traditional ordering process.

The project moved from scope to completion at lightening speed. 'I was amazed at the speed at which VistaTrak and Manex were able to scope and design our web site,' notes Brad Van Dam, Marich's President and CEO. 'We were skeptical of the initial timeline, but VistaTrak and Manex managed and delivered our solution in the time promised, far surpassing our expectations. This is another milestone in Marich's constant effort towards offering superior service to our customers.' Moving forward, Marich has contracted for VistaTrak ASP services to host the site and manage 24x7x365 application availability. By providing all aspects of the solution, VistaTrak was able to meet Marich's aggressive schedule.

Marich chose VistaTrak and Manex because of their expertise in providing solid manufacturing solutions to their clients. This effort marks the third successful project for the Marich-Manex partnership. Previous projects targeted improved efficiency for the Hollister, California-based company.

About Marich

Established in 1983, Marich has become a leading manufacturer of premium quality confectionery products ranging from Chocolate Fruits, Nuts and Coffee Beans to Licorice, Jellybeans and broad variety of other specialty products. Their creations can be found throughout the United States and abroad in specialty gift and gourmet stores, upscale markets, mail order as well as under many prestigious private labels. Visit the Marich web site for more information. www.marich.com

About VistaTrak

VistaTrak is a systems integration company focused on delivering complete web design and e-commerce solutions for both established and start-up organizations. Our team of professionals has extensive industry experience and a proven success record with our clients. With emphasis on customer satisfaction - our goal is to have a 100% referable client list - VistaTrak partners with clients to ensure successful project execution from concept to rollout. By working closely with our clients in a team environment, we provide the tools that allow our clients to differentiate from their competition and succeed with today's new business strategies. Visit the VistaTrak web site for more information. www.vistatrak.com

About Manex

Manex is a non-profit, fee-for-services consulting and resource center providing personalized solutions by a team of experts in areas such as business development, manufacturing technology, training, and workforce development. All services and support are geared to producing measurable results and significant impact, helping businesses and manufacturers improve their productivity and quality, reduce costs, and increase their profitability. With the latest technologies and proven techniques, Manex provides the solutions and tools that businesses need to succeed. Visit the Manex web site for more information. www.manex.org

About Intershop Communications, Inc.

Intershop Communications is the world's fastest growing provider of e-commerce software and solutions for the enterprise. Intershop software offers the quickest time-to-market today with the greatest flexibility for tomorrow. Intershop e-commerce solutions enable customers to 'Sell Anywhere' by supporting the widest range of current and rapidly emerging e-commerce business models.

With more than 100,000 licenses sold worldwide, Intershop customers include some of the world's largest commerce service providers and enterprises such as AltaVista, Concentric, Deutsche Telekom, Go2Net, Mindspring, Nortel, PSINet, U.S. West Dex, Bosch, Canon USA, Columbia-Tri Star, Compaq, Electronic Arts, Hewlett-Packard, Kraft, Lufthansa, Mercedes Benz U.S. International, Motorola, Sony, and Waterstone's. Founded in 1992, Intershop is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in the U.S., Germany, France, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Sweden, Finland, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

Visit the Intershop web site for more information. www.intershop.com

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