Atrion and IFS Offer Global Materials Compliance Solution for Process-Industry Companies

Montreal, Quebec, November 26, 2003 -- Atrion International Inc., the leading developer and provider of materials compliance solutions (MCS) for handling hazardous materials, has signed a new strategic agreement with IFS, a leading supplier of global business applications. Under the terms of the agreement, IFS and Atrion will deliver a fully integrated materials compliance solution as part of the standard IFS Applications solution, allowing IFS clients to benefit from Atrions full functionality, including content, rules engine, and intelligent authoring applications. The IFS solution for the process industry-one of IFS key target markets-provides lifecycle management from demand planning and customer order handling through delivery and invoicing of goods to asset maintenance and management. The integration of Atrions MSC functions with IFS Applications will reduce the cost of compliance and simplify process documentation.

Montreal, Quebec, (PRWEB) November 28, 2003 -- Atrion International Inc., the leading developer and provider of materials compliance solutions (MCS) for handling hazardous materials, has signed a new strategic agreement with IFS, a leading supplier of global business applications.

Under the agreement, IFS and Atrion will deliver a fully integrated materials compliance solution as part of the standard IFS Applications solution, allowing IFS clients to benefit from Atrions full functionality, including content, rules engine, and intelligent authoring applications. Globalization of manufacturing, consolidation of capacity, governments, OEMs and end user customers are all drivers that are pushing regulatory compliance on their manufacturing operations. The expanded IFS/Atrion offering provides process-oriented industries with a unique solution that no other business solution provider offers.

We are very pleased to have this agreement with IFS and be able to offer all of Atrions content as part of IFS Applications," said Patrick Lavoie, President and CEO of Atrion International.

IFS and Atrion have been delivering integrated solutions to paint and adhesives producers for several years," said Ronny Frey, Vice President of Corporate Affairs for IFS. This new agreement enables more effective and more natural processes. The solution deals with all aspects of a companys work. Reduced administration, safer handling, and compliance are the main benefits."

With process industries being one of IFS key target markets, the IFS solution for this industry provides lifecycle management from demand planning and customer order handling through delivery and invoicing of goods to asset maintenance and management. This IFS solution offers rapid payback to process-industry companies with: comprehensive demand planning that supports several forecasting models including collaborative forecasting, costing tools that correct and enhance unprofitable processes and product and batch balancing that keeps multilevel production efficient and traceable. The integration of Atrions MSC functions with IFS Applications reduces the cost of compliance and simplifies process documentation.

About Atrion International Inc.
Founded in 1989, Atrion International Inc. is the leading developer of advanced platforms for compliance optimization, intelligent authoring, management and distribution of regulatory documents (including material safety data sheets, labels, and workplace safety cards), product registration, and regulatory reporting for hazardous materials. Atrions product suite is the first global compliance platform that is ERP-neutral and produces multi-jurisdictional documentation to meet global regulatory requirements while lowering the cost of doing business. Atrions regulatory and technological expertise provides a strategic business process for customers competing in global markets. Atrion International is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, and has offices in Europe and the United States. Atrion supports approximately 150 customers with operations spanning the globe. Key sectors represented include Chemical (DSM, Huntsman, Rhodia, Ecolab, Umicore, etc.), Coating and Inks (AKZO Nobel, Hempel, Jotun, SICPA, etc.), Petroleum (BP, Ashland, etc.), Consumer Products (CCL), and Fragrances (Givaudan). More information is available at www.atrionintl.com.

About IFS and IFS Applications
IFS develops and supplies component-based business applications for medium and large enterprises and organizations. IFS Applications, which is based on web and portal technology, offers 60+ enterprise application components used in manufacturing, supply chain management, customer relationship management, service provision, financials, product development, maintenance and human resource administration. IFS offers customers an easier, more open alternative that can be implemented step by step. A leading global business applications supplier, IFS has 3,000 employees, with sales in 45 countries, and more than 350,000 users worldwide. The company is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (XSSE: IFS).
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For additional information, contact:

IFS North America
John Bridges
Vice President Marketing   
Phone: +1 520 512-2000
Fax:    +1 520 512-2001    
E-mail: john.bridges@ifsna.com
www.ifsworld.com

Atrion International Inc.
David Lavoie
Vice President Marketing
Tel: (514) 337-2114
Fax: (514) 337-2115
Email: dlavoie@atrionintl.com
www.atrionintl.com

Agency Contact:
Marlene Kovac
Verrecchia Group Communications
Tel: (514) 935-0166, ext. 148
Fax: (514) 935-0162
Email: marlene@vergroup.com
www.vergroup.com