NORFOLK, VA – EMSEAL Joint Systems recently mastered the “project management triangle” — fast delivery, excellent quality and cost-effectiveness — with their implementation of xTuple, the world’s No.1 open source ERP. XTuple CEO Ned Lilly notes, 'EMSEAL is a great example of a smart company using open source ERP to create competitive advantage for itself in its market space. They're also great members of the xTuple open source ecosystem, actively engaging in testing and feature discussions; they understand that their involvement in the community creates an even greater return on their technology investment.' According to EMSEAL I/T Manager Keith Rauseo, the company had outgrown their legacy system of spreadsheets and home-grown manufacturing software, which lacked key functionality in purchasing and inventory control. EMSEAL’s two corporate entities, with a large amount of intra-company purchasing, necessitated customized data transfer capabilities. Their business complexity was further challenged by a multi-dimensional sales commission structure, outside the native capabilities of most ERP systems.

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EMSEAL management researched several legacy business management software vendors, including SAP, Microsoft, Sage and Epicor, but ultimately chose xTuple after testing and piloting with the free and open source xTuple PostBooks, downloaded over one million times. Overall EMSEAL spent approximately six months of research and investigation followed by a year of piloting, following. About EMSEAL Joint Systems, LTD EMSEAL, based in Massachusetts and Ontario, is the leading innovator and manufacturer of premium sealants and expansion joint systems for the commercial construction industry and specialty gasketing applications.

EMSEAL has provided sealant and expansion joint systems for some of the world’s most famous structures, like the Empire State Building, the Guggenheim Museum, Lambeau Field, the Mall of America, and the CN Tower. The Sustainable Business Leader Program (SBLP) has recognized EMSEAL as a leader in sustainable business practices and a partner in the effort to debunk the myth that companies must choose between profitability and sustainability. About xTuple — World's #1 Open Source ERP xTuple business management software gives growing companies control over operations and profitability. XTuple integrates all critical functional areas in one modular system: sales, accounting and operations — including customer and supplier management, inventory control, manufacturing and distribution — the powerful tools to Grow Your World®.

As a commercial open source company, xTuple works with a global community of tens of thousands of professional users. XTuple gives customers the ability to tailor solutions with multi-platform support for Windows, Mac, Linux and mobile as well as flexible licensing and pricing options.

Xtuple open source accounting software is a full-featured, fully-integrated business management system, the core of award-winning xTuple Accounting, CRM and ERP. Built to run in the cloud or on a local server, it provides the ultimate in power and flexibility for a range of businesses and industries, of any size.

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