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Hentzen Selects The WERCS® as Its Global MSDS Authoring Software Platform

Dépèche transmise le 15 février 2011 par Business Wire

Hentzen Selects The WERCS® as Its Global MSDS Authoring Software Platform

ALBANY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Wercs, Ltd., the global leader in providing software tools and services for the authoring, management and distribution of material safety data sheet (MSDS) and hazard communication documents, announced today that Hentzen Coatings, Inc. has selected The WERCS® as its global MSDS authoring and hazard communication software solution. Hentzen Coatings, Inc., founded in 1923, is one of the largest and most successful privately owned and operated paint companies in North America. Hentzen will leverage software capabilities provided by The Wercs to meet the growing regulatory compliance demands of the chemical industry. The WERCS provides proven functionality in the areas of MSDS preparation, GHS, CLP compliance, as well as tools for safer and greener chemistry. As a result, The WERCS provided the ideal platform to replace Hentzen's existing commercial solution. Additionally, the WERCS integration capabilities will provide seamless integration to Hentzen’s SAGE ERP platform.

“In our search, we found The WERCS to be exactly what we were looking for. The WERCS MSDS platform provides leading technology, functionality and flexibility, seamless MSDS updates and in-depth internal support.”

“Over the last few years it became increasingly evident that our internal MSDS platform was having difficulty keeping pace with global requirements. As a result, we began searching for a MSDS software vendor who could assist us in addressing the following: first, produce accurate MSDSs on both a domestic and global scale; second, meet the needs of our customers; third, the MSDS software program must be flexible, user friendly and intuitive; and fourth, we need to partner with a company that we feel we could grow with,” said George W. Curry Jr., Regulatory Compliance Manager for Hentzen Coatings. “In our search, we found The WERCS to be exactly what we were looking for. The WERCS MSDS platform provides leading technology, functionality and flexibility, seamless MSDS updates and in-depth internal support.”

About Hentzen Coatings, Inc.

Hentzen Coatings, Inc., with headquarters located in Milwaukee, WI, is a major developer and manufacturer of liquid and powder paints for aerospace, defense and industrial use. Founded in 1923, it is one of the largest and most successful privately owned and operated paint companies in North America. Hentzen continues to be at the forefront of emerging coating technologies through concentration on reducing emissions and the continual redevelopment of environmentally friendly coating systems. Their commitment to quality is reflected in their accreditation to ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100:2004 Rev. B. For additional information go to www.hentzen.com.

About The Wercs, Ltd.

The Wercs, Ltd. helps to advance environment, health and safety by providing global organizations with innovative hazard communication and material compliance solutions. The company offers software tools and services for MSDS authoring, retail supplier compliance as well as GHS-, REACH- and Green Chemistry-compliant solutions. For more information on The Wercs, please call 1- 800-572-6501 or visit www.thewercs.com.