EcoMotors, Selects SAP® Business One and Partner Vision33 to Manage Continued Business Growth

Vision33 Inc. and EcoMotors International Partner for Implementation of SAP Business One to Manage Growth Following Breakthrough Innovation

CHICAGO, IL October 25^th, 2013 – Vision33 (www.vision33.com), an SAP® gold channel partner, today announced that EcoMotors (www.ecomotors.com) has chosen Vision33 as its implementation partner for its enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. The solution includes the SAP® Business One application, implementation services, training, and Vision33’s renowned TOTAL Care support program.

Recognized in 2012 by the World Economic Forum as a Technology Pioneer for breakthrough innovations in propulsion systems, EcoMotors has the potential to revolutionize the transportation industry; designing and developing powertrain packages 10-15% more efficient, smaller, lighter, and less expensive to manufacture than conventional internal combustions engines. The company’s belief that technological advancement is the key to reducing carbon emissions, has led its team of engineers and designers to develop patented technologies for a wide range of propulsion and power-generation applications. EcoMotors is developing the high-efficiency opoc™ (Opposed-Piston Opposed-Cylinder) engine for use in cars, light trucks, marine applications, agricultural vehicles, stationary generators – anywhere conventional gas or diesel power is utilized.

“Developing innovative technologies like the opoc™ engine, EcoMotors has the potential to transform the world. Bringing to market advanced new technology requires a robust ERP platform firmly in place to handle the building, and complex systems necessary to support large scale operations and take advantage of global opportunities,” said Colleen Hitchins, EcoMotors’ SAP Project Manager. “EcoMotors required an ERP solution that was both robust and extensible, meeting the growing global demand for innovative technology that will enable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiencies.”

Founded in 2008, EcoMotors’ innovation led to fast-growth - requiring the implementation of a business management solution to support its operations. After diligently evaluating the top solutions on the market, it became very obvious that SAP Business One was the only contender. SAP Business One was chosen unanimously by the EcoMotors team as the preferred platform to integrate, financials, purchasing, and inventory management, job tracking and longer term manufacturing requirements.

Steve Rafac, Vision33 general manager Mid West Region, added, “We believe SAP Business One is the perfect fit for EcoMotors to support the level of growth achieved by their revolutionary technology business, as they have outgrown the capabilities of a small business solution. They really needed a solution that would support this continued level of growth. We knew SAP Business One transformative technology would provide the most value to EcoMotors and scale with them as they continue to grow.”

EcoMotors recognized that selecting SAP Business One was only half the equation; it also needed a local partner that understood the automotive industry and the company’s strategic growth objectives. “Vision33 was clearly the right partner to work with EcoMotors,” added Colleen Hitchins. “As a successful, fast-growing business also running SAP Business One, Vision33 has the unique insight and expertise to help EcoMotors leverage the investment to handle the manufacturing and distribution requirements of breakthrough propulsions systems.”

MEDIA CONTACT: Sarah Coish +1 (949) 420-3000, mailto:sarah.coish@vision33.com

About Vision33

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Vision33 Inc. (www.vision33.com) is a leading enterprise resource management (ERP) solutions provider, focused on providing the SAP Business One and SAP Business ByDesign solutions for growing businesses and subsidiaries of large enterprises. Through offices located across North America, Vision33 provides the right balance of software, world-class consulting and support services for customers to better manage and grow their business.

As an SAP gold channel partner, Vision33 has more than 500 customers and is consistently honored for its notable growth and dedication. Vision33’s recent accolades include the 2013 Inc. 500|5000 in Inc. magazine’s list of fastest-growing private companies in America; CRN’s Fast Growth 150, an annual ranking of the fastest growing business and technology integrators, solution providers, resellers and IT consultants in North America; and the VAR 100 list that recognizes the top tier accounting and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software resellers in the country. Additionally, Vision33 has also earned titles and awards such as the SAP North America Partner Excellence Award 2013: Top Channel Partner – SAP Business One; SAP Business One Partner of the Year, U.S., in 2012; Accounting Today’s Top VAR 100 List; INC500/5000 fastest growing company lists; and has been recognized as a finalist for a 2012 SAP Pinnacle award in the category “SAP PartnerEdge® Global Fastest Growing Reselling Partner of Year.”

Vision33 is a member of the Group zed family of companies. With roots dating to 1992, Group zed (www.gzed.com) is a privately owned and operated corporation, which provides its family of industry leading companies with the strategic vision and tools to deliver on the promise of technology to customers, setting them apart from other industry peers.

About EcoMotors

Established in 2008, EcoMotors is changing the landscape of internal combustion power. Based in Allen Park, Mich., EcoMotors is commercializing the unique opoc® engine for use in cars, light trucks, commercial vehicles, aerospace, marine, agriculture, auxiliary power units, generators, etc. Anywhere conventional gas or diesel power is currently utilized, opoc® represents a better propulsion solution.

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