Epicor Acquisition of Solarsoft Business Systems Adds to Services Capabilities

Sept. 21, 2012
Epicor Software Corp., Dublin, Calif., added a specialist in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for mid-market manufacturers and distributors with its agreement to acquire Solarsoft Business Systems from Marlin Equity Partners

The software side of business in the electrical industry continues to evolve as the major system providers add heft, breadth and new capabilities through acquisitions. Last week, Epicor Software Corp., Dublin, Calif., added a specialist in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for mid-market manufacturers and distributors with its agreement to acquire Solarsoft Business Systems from Marlin Equity Partners, a private equity firm based in Hermosa Beach, Calif. The acquisition will push Epicor's revenues near the $1 billion mark.

Headquartered in Basingstoke, UK, with operations and clients in Europe, North America and Asia, Solarsoft has established a client base in the lumber and building materials, print and packaging and automotive markets. Solarsoft's manufacturing execution systems (MES) and intelligence solutions provide extended capabilities to measure, monitor and optimize production and manufacturing operations through real-time data collection, analysis and performance tracking, whether in a single facility or across a global enterprise, Epicor said.

Solarsoft's solutions and expertise in process manufacturing will allow Epicor to accelerate initiatives in the highly regulated food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and healthcare industries, Epicor said in a release. Solarsoft also brings significant expertise and resources to support the delivery of both Solarsoft and Epicor cloud-based ERP, software as a service (SaaS), hosting, and managed services offerings.

“The acquisition is an excellent fit culturally and from a technology standpoint,” said Pervez Qureshi, president and CEO of Epicor. ”Both companies offer deep industry expertise, and are committed to building long-term relationships with customers, providing next-generation capabilities and enabling technologies.”