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Press Release March 2013

Unibor drills into regulation compliance with Microsoft Dynamics NAV from Azzure IT

To meet the strict compliance demands of its Japanese parent, Sheffield-based drilling and cutting machine manufacturer Universal Drilling & Cutting Equipment has become the latest high-profile firm to install Microsoft Dynamics NAV with implementation partner, Azzure IT. The system has delivered a host of benefits, including slicker processes and international site integration. When it was acquired by Japanese tooling giant Nitto Kohki, Universal had to update its ERP system in order to meet the strict financial reporting required by JaSox laws (the Japanese equivalent of Sarbanes Oxley) enforced by the Japanese stock exchange. The new system is now managing all Universals activities from purchase order through works order and sale orders, to accounts. The ability to trace information has been vastly improved. There are many tasks that used to take us a long time to check manually and Dynamics NAV now manages all those automatically, says Finance Director Bracey. The system has also provided Universal with greater integration of its satellite offices in France, Holland and the US, says Steve Bracey, We wanted to bring all the sites together on one system so we could fully unify operations. Crucially, we needed a system with multi-lingual capabilities and Dynamics NAV offered that out of the box. Structures are now in place for greater cross-business integration because we can see their stock and plan production from here, enabling us to respond to customer demand much more effectively without holding surplus stock. Founded over 30 years ago, Universal Drilling & Cutting Equipment is a world leader in the manufacture of broaching hole cutters and electro-magnetic drilling machines, which it sells under its Unibor brand. It exports 90% of its production to Europe and the USA.


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Notes to editors About Azzure Azzure IT is a specialist ERP solution provider with over 20 years experience delivering software solutions to small and medium sized businesses. Specialising in end-to-end Microsoft Dynamics- based IT solutions, Azzure IT helps businesses improve efficiency and productivity in a wide range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, process, service and professional services. With an extensive portfolio, Azzure is committed to finding the right, quality solution for its customers. Services Azzure software solutions are all based on Microsoft technology and include both on-premise and managed cloud (Internet) based services. Azzures cloud based solutions are available as Software as a Service (SaaS) which means you only pay for the software you use, when you need it. For companies looking for accounting or business software, including full enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM), Azzure provides market-leading Microsoft Dynamics NAV. All solutions are scalable to fit your business whatever the size or budget. Total Support Service Azzure also offers a Total Support Service for businesses looking for a partner to help manage their entire IT strategy and support. Azzure takes a partnership approach so you can get direct access to its skills and services. By providing totally cohesive support for all your IT systems, even working with companies existing suppliers, Azzure ensures you get the best service levels from a single contact point so you can concentrate on what you do best. More Information Azzure IT Limited 0845 467 9950 info@azzure-it.com www.azzure-it.com Steve Lipscombe RONIN Marketing Limited +44 (0) 20 3326 5040 stevel@roninmarketing.co.uk www.roninmarketing.co.uk