Global Industrial Equipment Unveils New E-Commerce Website Powered by the PCS Profitability Software Suite!

Global Industrial Equipment, a leading direct supplier and distributor of industrial equipment and supplies announced today that it has unveiled its new and improved website, www.globalindustrial.com, running on the PCS Profitability Software Suite, a software solution for all e-commerce business and website applications. Global Industrial Equipment and PCS (Profit Center Software) are subsidiaries of Systemax Inc. (NYSE: SYX).

PORT WASHINGTON, NY (PRWEB) April 17, 2004 --Global Industrial Equipment, a leading direct supplier and distributor of industrial equipment and supplies announced today that it has unveiled its new and improved website, http://www.globalindustrial.com, running on the PCS Profitability Software Suite, a software solution for all e-commerce business and website applications. Global Industrial Equipment and PCS (Profit Center Software) are subsidiaries of Systemax Inc. (NYSE: SYX).

With the implementation of the new PCS solution we will be able to streamline our operations and increase service to our new and existing customers more effectively," said Jeff Gregory VP for Global Industrial Equipment. We continue to insist on providing the best e-commerce experience for our customers as we strive for ease-of-use and efficiency of order placement. With the PCS solution we can now monitor inventory levels, present the best pricing to our customers and calculate our margins on a real-time basis as we process customer orders," added Gregory.

Global Industrials improved website is now designed to help the customer find the desired product quickly and place the order easily. Various ways to shop or browse for over 30,000 products include Quick Cart, browsing the Product Hierarchy and Manufacturer Showrooms, and Shopping By Brand. There are also many features that enhance the globalindustrial.com shopping experience including product comparisons, real-time product availability, and viewing detailed product images.

Global Industrial Equipment was an ideal candidate for implementing the PCS Profitability Software Suite," said Matthew Ehrlich, President and CEO of ProfitCenter Software. With its volume of e-commerce transactions, complicated product requirements and thousands of product SKUs, Global Industrial Equipment required a comprehensive software solution to help manage its business. The PCS solution drives Global Industrial Equipments e-commerce business as it processes, monitors and manages orders, products, pricing, vendors, and customer information. PCS provides a unique hosted enterprise application providing total integration from initial customer contact to posting the revenue from the sale," added Ehrlich.

The Global Industrial site is now able to communicate real-time information from the sales representatives to management regarding orders, product information, customer preferences, and account status, inventory and stock availability and shipping information.

About Systemax Inc. Systemax, (NYSE: SYX) www.systemax.com has developed an integrated system of branded e-commerce web sites, direct mail catalogs, and relationship marketers to sell PC hardware, related computer products and industrial products in North America and Europe. Systemax is a Fortune 1000 company.

About Global Industrial Equipment
A subsidiary of Systemax Inc (NYSE:SYX), based in Port Washington, New York, Global Industrial Equipment http://www.globalindustrial.com, has, for over 50 years, been an industry leader in the direct marketing of industrial equipment, supplies and office furniture.

About ProfitCenter Software Inc.
A subsidiary of Systemax Inc. (NYSE:SYX), based in Port Washington, New York, ProfitCenter Software Inc. (PCS) (http://www.profitcentersoftware.com) is a new entrant in the rapidly emerging market for web-based business automation software. The company will deliver the first integrated and scaleable suite of enterprise applications for directly enhancing a company's bottom line. PCS is the first company to recognize the need for software companies to focus solely on the applications and solutions that can directly affect a company's profits.

Forward-looking statement:
This press release contains forward-looking statements about the company's performance. These statements are based on management's estimates, assumptions and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. ProfitCenter Software, Inc. and Systemax, Inc. assume no obligation to update these statements. Actual results may differ materially from results expressed or implied in these statements as the result of risks, uncertainties and other factors including, but not limited to: (a) unanticipated variations in sales volume, (b) economic conditions and exchange rates, (c) actions by competitors, (d) the continuation of key vendor relationships, (e) the ability to maintain satisfactory loan agreements with lenders, (f) risks associated with the delivery of merchandise to customers utilizing common carriers, (g) the operation of the company's management information systems, and (h) unanticipated legal and administrative proceedings. Please refer to the Forward Looking Statements section contained in Systemax Inc.s Form 10-K for a more detailed explanation of the inherent limitations in such forward-looking statements.

Product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

If you have any questions, comments or need to speak with an individual indicated in this news release please contact: George Zouvelos, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Direct Dial Tel- 516 608-3016, Cell- (516) 779-3385, E-mail: gzouvelos@profitcentersoftware.com

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