CUSTOM PRODUCT DESIGN AND MOLDING FIRM DEVELOPS PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE TO SPEED MANUFACTURING AND CUT TIME TO MARKET Novel Software Integrates Inventory, Purchasing, Machine Capacity, Pricing In-House Development Team Creates Opportunities For Efficiency Ashtabula, OH: Custom product design and manufacturing company Meese Orbitron Dunne Co. (MOD), Ashtabula, Ohio (www.Rotomolding.com) has developed proprietary software that streamlines every facet of its workflow to speed the product design and development processes and ultimately cut lead times substantially. Conceptualized and programmed by its in-house development team, the new software integrates every stage of the process from quoting, 3-D modeling, tooling development and manufacturing to scheduling, freight, purchasing and accounting. The new MOD workflow software permits the development of accurate quotes in a matter of minutes based on hundreds of parameters and inputs. Pricing for material, components, tooling, molding and an array of other items are considered as well as which of the company's four facilities nationwide is likely to deliver the project the fastest and at the lowest cost. The software is part of the company's strategy to compete with overseas manufacturers and manage burdensome price increases in plastic resin and natural gas by strengthening its customer services while creating opportunities for cost-cutting. MOD offers rotational molding, thermal forming, metal fabrication, powder coating and a host of design engineering and secondary operations. The company's custom services division has earned several awards from ARM International including "Product of the Year" for excellence in design and manufacture. For more information, contact Bob Dunne; 4920 State Road; Ashtabula, OH 44005; 1-800-772-7659; (216) 998-1202; FAX (216) 992-4667.; rdunne1@usa.net; www.Rotomolding.com.