une 29, 2011 | SAP -
SAP NEWSBYTE - Swagelok Company, a privately held global developer and provider of fluid systems solutions, has chosen SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) to spearhead a transformation of its business systems software. With a tradition of delivering high-quality products and services, Swagelok will implement SAP® software to increase efficiencies in business processes and further collaborate with key customers and suppliers.

As part of its strategic growth plan, Swagelok will replace its business systems with the enterprise resource planning (ERP) application SAP® ERP. With the application, the company aims to fully integrate and optimize its financial, human resources, supply chain, manufacturing and distribution systems in a real-time environment. The transition to an enterprise system better positions Swagelok to rapidly respond to the changing needs of its global customer base.

"After months of careful consideration, we have secured the next-generation ERP platform best suited to meet the needs of our global business and customers for the next 10 to 15 years," said Arthur F. Anton, president and CEO, Swagelok Company. "The new relationship between Swagelok and SAP is founded on our shared values and dedication to excellence. Both organizations have an intense focus on the customer and a commitment to teamwork."

Across industries and enterprises SAP has established a successful track record as a predominant provider of ERP solutions, delivering a standard of excellence that promotes collaboration, adaption and innovation.

For more information on how SAP is helping manufacturers transform their ERP systems to deliver end-to-end service and quality customer care, visit the SAP Manufacturing and SAP ERP pages on sap.com or the Industries and Solutions newsroom. Follow SAP on Twitter at @sapnews.

About Swagelok Company
Headquartered in Solon, Ohio, U.S.A, Swagelok Company is a major developer and provider of fluid system solutions, including products, assemblies, and services for the research, instrumentation, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, power, petrochemical, alternative fuels, and semiconductor industries. Its manufacturing, research, technical support and distribution facilities support a global network of more than 200 authorized sales and service centers in 57 countries. For more information about Swagelok, visit the company’s Web site at www.swagelok.com.

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