Software offers overview of equipment availability.

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Providing standards-based logging and on-demand reporting, FREEDOM E-LOG(TM) Production Management Software gives managers plant-wide overview of equipment availability and asset utilization. Reports are provided in chart and graph formats that support drill-down mining to reveal detailed information on specific machines and/or production activities. All data collected by program can be exported into standard spreadsheet format to facilitate custom analysis and report generation.



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Maintenance Technologies Exhibits FREEDOM E-LOG(TM) 2.0 Machine Utilization and Availability Software in Booth A-8218 at IMTS 2006



Chicago, IL, September 6, 2006 - Maintenance Technologies demonstrates version 2.0 of their FREEDOM E-LOG(TM) production management software in Booth A-8218 at IMTS 2006. FREEDOM E-LOG 2.0 is a standards-based logging and on-demand reporting application that gives managers a plant-wide overview of equipment availability and asset utilization.

"FREEDOM E-LOG 2.0 addresses management's need to communicate and understand machine tool availability and utilization," explains Maintenance Technologies Product Manager, James Dallam. "It provides objective data that reveals production patterns and trends and forms the basis for corrective actions that lead directly to increased productivity and throughput and the lowering of manufacturing costs.

"Operators, supervisors, and engineers can use the web-based reports generated by FREEDOM E-LOG 2.0 to optimize equipment, programs, and schedules to support their 24/7 operations," Dallam continued, "and all of the reports are easily customized to meet specific plant requirements. The software also includes automated reporting and instant email or cell phone notification of critical events."

FREEDOM E-LOG 2.0 generates a variety of standard reports in easy-to-use and intuitive chart and graph formats that support drill-down mining to reveal detailed information on specific machines and/or production activities. In addition, all data collected by FREEDOM E-LOG 2.0 can be exported into a standard spreadsheet format to facilitate custom analysis and report generation.

FREEDOM E-LOG 2.0 has been enhanced with the following new features:
o The ability to view all production assets regardless of type or brand in a plant floor layout.
o Native support for reporting in English, French, German, or Spanish.
o Data export in the spreadsheet-friendly .csv format.
o Automated email reports and watchlist notifications.
o An expanded suite of OPC and digital interfaces to include more machine types and brands.
o PC and web-based remote connection capability.
o A centralized, "one-stop-shop" reporting system.
o Compliance with AMT and VDI-3423 standards.

For more information about the products and services of Maintenance Technologies, contact Katie Iker at Maintenance Technologies, 1780 Worldwide Blvd., Hebron, KY 41048, telephone: 800?934-0735, or visit the company's web site at: maint?tech.com

About Maintenance Technologies
Maintenance Technologies, Hebron, KY, supports over 50 machine tool brands by providing parts and services, machine renewal services, innovative solutions and industrial supplies including cutting tool and workholding solutions. With four global hubs strategically located to ensure customers receive prompt and accurate service and support, Maintenance Technologies is the industry's single source for maintenance and productivity solutions - providing the industry's broadest range of services designed especially to maximize return on capital investment.

Maintenance Technologies is part of the MAG Industrial Automation Systems portfolio of highly recognized and well-respected brands including Cincinnati, Fadal, Giddings & Lewis, Cross Hüller, Ex-Cell-O, Lamb, Hüller Hille, Hessapp and Witzig & Frank. For more information about Maintenance Technologies visit www.maint-tech.com.

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