EoW May 2008

english technology news

ZW-R heavy drum trailers for slow traffic

InnoVites BV, a Dutch software development company, has announced the development of ‘InnoVites for Cable’ enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for cable manufacturers, based on Microsoft technology. The innovative ERP product combines the power and the user-friendliness of the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform with best practices from lean thinking applied in the cable industry. InnoVites for Cable is designed to help cable manufacturers improve their business performance. Albert Groothedde, CEO and co-owner of InnoVites, commented, “This is a unique opportunity for our team to create value for cable manufacturers. We combine our knowledge about best (lean) practices in the cable industry and our experience with the development of cable-specific enterprise applications. This is now leveraged with the powerful, user-friendly Microsoft Dynamics AX platform. We are really well-positioned to pursue our mission: to help cable manufacturers around the globe to improve their business performance through our enterprise applications.” Herman van der Weerd, VP operations and services of InnoVites, was the co-founder of the company Proloq, which extended the Baan software to make it fit for cable manufacturers more than 15 years ago. The software has been installed and used successfully by many cable companies around the world. Dick de Jong, VP products and technology, was product architect at Proloq, and has worked with cable companies to understand their business needs. Mr de Jong commented, “Cable manufacturers, no matter the size of the business, have to compete in a global competitive arena. Today’s cable manufacturers do not just deliver cables; they deliver telecom or power solutions, tailored to their customers’ needs, at the right location, at the lowest costs and just in time. They need modern, innovative technology to be able to support complex logistical operations and interact seamlessly with their business partners to meet the customers’ expectations. We are excited to fulfil this need by merging modern IT concepts with our in-depth knowledge and experience in the cable industry.” Microsoft Dynamics AX (formerly Microsoft Axapta) is an adaptable business-management solution that enables users to make business decisions with confidence. The familiar working environment helps lower learning curves so users can focus less on technology and more on their business goals. Users can define links to favourite forms and applications, and gain easy access to them from individual screens. InnoVites BV – The Netherlands Fax : +31 318 541 966 Email : info@innovites.com Website : www.innovites.com ERP software for cable manufacturers

After the major success of last year's LTV-R drum trailer for speedway traffic, Venrooy Cable Equipment has now introduced a series of six drum trailers for slow traffic: the ZW-R series. This new series has the following product features that enable cablers to work much more efficiently, safely and simply:

ZW-R series drum trailer ▲ ▲

• an upside opening rear bridge (much easier insertion of the drum) • broadening the trailer later is easy and cheap, simply by using a broader in-between piece (lowers investment, therefore more efficient) • advanced quicklocks for axle insertion block (securing faster and easier) • a new drum-drive concept, with direct drive on the axle (more precise, no slippage) • broad tyres for perfect grip on soft terrain (safer) • extensive lighting in the rearbridge (safer)

The ZW-R is protected by European registration.

Venrooy Cable Equipment BV – The Netherlands Fax : +31 7354 78641 Email : info@venrooy.nl Website : www.venrooy.com

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EuroWire – May 2008