INTEGRAL SOLUTIONS MERGES WITH ASI DATAMYTE PROVIDING COMPLETE QUALITY SOLUTIONS

Integral Solutions Inc. (ISI), a leading Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) software and training firm finalized the paperwork to merge with ASI DataMyte, Inc. of Plymouth, Minnesota

February 19, 2003 Royal Oak, Mich. -- Integral Solutions Inc. (ISI), a leading Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) software and training firm finalized the paperwork to merge with ASI DataMyte, Inc. of Plymouth, Minnesota.

Based in Royal Oak, Mich., Integral Solutions is a full-service software, training and consulting firm specializing in meeting the quality process and control needs of manufacturers. Established in 1986, ISI was founded on quality methodology and software development, which translated into world-class software, training and consulting. Today, ISI software has a worldwide user-base of more than 17,000 users who employ ISIs various products to help meet quality standards, such as ISO and QS-9000.

ASI DataMyte was formed by the merger of Applied Statistics, Inc. and the former DâtaMyte business unit of Rockwell Automation, Inc. It manufactures data collection devices, gage management software and precision measurement solutions and is a leading developer of statistical process control (SPC) software solutions for the manufacturing industry.

The ISI and ASI DataMyte products complement one another, creating a complete quality control system that includes the full range of quality documentation and management as well as quality related data collection, analysis and reporting. By bringing the companies together integrating the hardware components and software applications, has brought more activity to the Royal Oak office including the addition of the PlantMan visual attribute data collection software product development, and increasing staff.

Expanding in Detroit was a logical step for ASI DataMyte to capitalize on the automotive OEM and tier supplier presence in this region. DataMyte has been in the Detroit area for over 25 years. With this expanded office we will be able to provide our existing customers, as well as new partners, superior support, personalized service, and expanded product offerings as a total quality solutions provider," said Mark Roos, ASI DataMyte Director of North American Sales.

While product development will still be driven by customer suggestions and changes in ISO and FDA requirements, our two companies will begin to integrate the software and hardware to create a seamless quality control platform" said Dane Barrager, Vice President of Technology and Detroit Branch Manager. The ASI DataMyte products, working with Integral Solutions Quality Documentation Software, offers manufacturers a complete package of integrated quality control. Our offering is broader than that of any competitor, and is the most powerful on the market today."

ASI DataMyte and ISI are an excellent strategic match," said Frank Voigt, President of ASI DataMyte, Inc. The merged companies will benefit from ISIs strength in its market niche and ASI DataMytes large and successful direct sales force, significant international distribution, and dominant position in the market for quality related data collection and analysis. We have already seen how well the story of our broadened product offerings is being received by the customer base, and many of us have already experienced the benefits of an association with the talented, hard-working folks that make ISI the strong partner that we need to move forward and grow."

The combined companies will provide:
•   PC Based, Wireless, and Handheld Data Collection Devices
•   Software for:
o   Quality Documentation
o   Applied Statistics
o   Data Analysis and Reporting Tools
o   Gage Management Solutions
o   Attribute Data Collection
•   Product and Methodology Training