With 3,000+ CribMaster users, WinWare has led the way and continues to lead the way as the most robust and flexible system to manage indirect materials such as tools and MRO supplies.

“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Network. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” states Larry Harper, WinWare president. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”

“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities,” said Allison Watson, corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. “They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies. Today, Microsoft recognizes WinWare as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology.”

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, WinWare had to declare a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner’s capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. Each Competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the technology industry.

The ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognizes the skill and focus partners bring to a particular solution set. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners that have obtained this competency have a successful record of developing and marketing packed software based on Microsoft technologies.

“Solutions competencies are an important way for Microsoft to better enable ISVs to meet customer needs,” said Walid Abu-Hadba, corporate vice president of the Developer and Platform Evangelism Group at Microsoft Corp. “They allow ISVs to keep and win customers through their deep knowledge of solutions-based Microsoft platform technologies. Microsoft has a long history of working closely with ISV partners to help them deliver compelling solutions and applications to our mutual customers, and the Microsoft Competencies are an important step in continuing to enhance vital relationships with ISVs worldwide.”

The Microsoft Partner Network was launched in October 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.

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“As the technology partner in the project, it is a tremendous honor for us to share in the celebration of this prestigious award,” states Larry Harper. With Stephen Gould as the systems integrator utilizing RFID, CribMaster point-of-use devices, and CribMaster software, LCMMC’s comprehensive tool control program has directly impacted their MRO operation. Positive achievements from the program such as increased productivity, greater accountability, and accurate tool tracking are results that make LCMCC a deserving winner of PM100 award.

Northrop Grumman Technical Services and all of the PM100 winners will be honored and presented with their award at the Progressive Manufacturing Awards Gala to be held on the last day of the Progressive Manufacturing Summit 2010, Seizing the Future: Leadership Strategies for the Recover and Beyond, May 3-5, at The Breakers in Palm Beach, FL.

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ToolClarity and Winware demonstrated a range of RFID devices at this years show. Giving potential Aerospace customer the opportunity to see the benefits of this technology first hand.

“This device once again enhances our extensive line of vending solutions in accurately managing bulk-issue items, such as hardware, fasteners, and bolts, ” states Larry Harper, WinWare president, “our goal was to design a solution to make it easy for the users to take what they need and give management the ability to not to have to lock down inventory. That’s the whole concept of passive issue.” Driven by CribMaster software, the leading inventory management application for indirect materials in manufacturing and productive environments, the Weigh Station adds yet another inventory management option to an already extensive line of solutions. Harper adds, “Our goal is to have the right inventory management solution for any indirect material, no matter the processes or business culture.”

After the user has identified him/herself on the touch-screen and has taken the needed supplies, the Weigh Station’s accurate scale and bin technology will immediately count when an item has been removed or returned into a bin. The CribMaster system will take care of counting, ordering, communicating with the supply chain, reporting who has what, providing accurate cost accounting and more. The Weigh Station is configurable up to 60 bins making storage easy for any size item. The larger bins can hold up to 50 pounds.

The CribMaster software that drives the Weigh Station contains the functionality needed to manage any type of indirect material. From tooling, spare parts inventory, PPE, MRO, etc., CribMaster is a robust and flexible inventory management application that was built by supporting the processes associated with this type of inventory. CribMaster currently has over 3000 customers in 13 countries and is the clear leader in providing technology to assist customers in reducing usage, tracking inventory movement, enhancing processes and developing more effective replenishment.

About WinWare

WinWare Inc. was established in 1992 in Marietta, GA., just outside of Atlanta. WinWare is the clear leader when it comes to flexible, robust systems to manage MRO, tools and spare parts inventory. Its knowledgeable and experienced staff is dedicated to creating enterprise-wide systems that manage tools and indirect material in productive environments. WinWare has a long-term reputation for providing outstanding customer service and technical support for each of its customers, no matter how large or small. The company is committed to providing expert software and hardware solutions. Visit WinWare’’s Web site at www.cribmaster.com.

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Marietta, GA – WinWare Inc. announces three new sizes of the Accu-Drawer RFID Modular Drawer System used to manage tooling, spare parts or any indirect material at point-of-use in FOD critical and tightly controlled environments.

“The Accu-Drawer is proven and continues to be the leading technology to control tools in FOD environments and high accountability areas,” states Larry Harper, WinWare president, “in addition to the original size Accu-Drawer, we now have three new sizes to fit the needs of any industrial environment, the Accu-Drawer Mini, the Accu-Drawer Mobile, and the Accu-Drawer Mini- Mobile.” These RFID controlled devices are driven by CribMaster software, the leading inventory management application for indirect materials in manufacturing and other productive environments. With four different sizes now available in the Accu-Drawer product line, it adds more inventory management options to an already extensive line of solutions. Now with the variety of smaller sizes, the Accu-Drawer Mobile and the Accu-Drawer Mini-Mobile provide yet another benefit….mobility. This mobility allows the authorized user to place the point-of-use device with ease closer to the work station.

Just as in the original Accu-Drawer, all Accu-Drawers consist of a heavy duty modular drawer cabinet internally equipped with four RFID Antennae. When a user walks up to the Accu-Drawer, he or she must identify themselves prior to the drawer being released. They can do this by using the touch screen monitor located on the top of the cabinet or with a bar-code or proximity badge scan. Once the drawer is released, the user opens the door to find inventory sitting in a defined location. Either the inventory is tagged or the bin location is monitored by a patent pending RFID switch. The user removes the inventory and shuts the drawer. The inventory is automatically adjusted and is properly accounted. On the touch screen an “Items Out” icon appears to let you know that something is missing from the cabinet. If items are missing, you simply touch the “Items Out” logo on the touch screen and you are provided the information as to what is missing, who took it, when and where it is being used.

The CribMaster software that drives all Accu-Drawers provides all the functionality needed to manage any type of indirect material. From tooling, spare parts inventory, PPE, MRO, etc., CribMaster is a robust and flexible inventory management application that was built to support the processes associated with this type of inventory.

About WinWare
WinWare Inc. was established in 1992 in Marietta, GA., just outside Atlanta. Its knowledgeable and experienced staff is dedicated to creating enterprise-wide systems that manage tools and inventory in productive environments. WinWare has a long-term reputation for providing outstanding customer service and technical support for each of its customers, no matter how large or small. The company is committed to providing expert software and hardware solutions. Visit WinWare’s Web site at www.cribmaster.com.

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