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B&B Manufacturing Co. Launches BBOnline Web Site by Sierra Bravo

BLOOMINGTON, MN, March 4, 2005 — B&B Manufacturing Co., Headquartered in Valencia, California, launched its BBOnline web site which provides tools for its suppliers, buyers, engineers and quality personnel. B&B Manufacturing Co. selected Sierra Bravo to develop this site in an effort to enhance supply-chain communications with real-time efficiency. The site allows suppliers exclusive access to information stored on B&B’s legacy business system.

Product delivery dates provided by suppliers on the web site is used to drive the manufacturing schedule on B&B’s MRP system. Suppliers will use the site to collaborate with B&B’s buyers, engineers and quality personnel to solve problems quickly and efficiently. The site allows users to share documents and images associated with materials that do not meet quality standards set by B&B Manufacturing. A host of other services are provided to the suppliers allowing them to view their account information, payment status, etc.

Sierra Bravo’s expertise in developing web applications that link to legacy business systems was a major factor in B&B Manufacturing’s selection process. “We asked Sierra Bravo to do a pilot project to see how the proposed solution might work. The project was completed quickly and the technology they used performed better than we expected. The rest of the project went just as well, exceeding our expectations,” said Will Tiefuhr, IT Manager of B&B Manufacturing.

“Building a web site that shares real-time information with an existing business system is our most unique offering. This project has been a great opportunity for us to prove that we can go beyond just making it work by making it look professional and easy to use,” stated Thomas O’Neill, Software Development Manager for Sierra Bravo Corporation.

About B&B Manufacturing Co. B&B Manufacturing Co. has been in the manufacturing arena for over 45 years. They specialize in complex machining, contract manufacturing and assembly work for a plethora of industries including aerospace, semi-conductor, and medical. You can visit their website at: www.bbmfg.com.

About Sierra Bravo Corporation

Sierra Bravo Corporation is a software development company focused on helping organizations to improve efficiency while maximizing their investment in existing training, processes, and technology. Founded in 2003 by three innovative programmers, Sierra Bravo has grown to more than 50 people by helping companies strengthen their business through technical solutions. We provide full technology partnerships to small and medium enterprises, including web development services, custom programming, and hardware and software sales and support. If you want your organization to work smarter, work with Sierra Bravo. Visit us online at www.sierra-bravo.com.

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