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Polaris chooses Fishbowl Solutions for PTC Pro/TOOLKIT® development to integrate Pro/ENGINEER® data into their Change Management system and insure the integrity of the related data.
PTC Pro/TOOLKIT® development allows integration of Pro/ENGINEER® data
Minneapolis — June 7, 2004 — Fishbowl Solutions announces the deployment of several Pro/TOOLKIT® and Pro/INTRALINK TOOLKIT® Applications for Polaris Industries Inc. These applications are a critical component in Polaris’ Engineering Release process. The solution streamlines and automates the release of Engineering/CAD data from Pro/ENGINEER® and Pro/INTRALINK® to their Enterprise system. Additionally, it ensures the accuracy of data before it moves downstream – eliminating critical errors and several manual processes in accordance with Polaris Standards and Best Practices.
“We are pleased that Polaris chose Fishbowl Solutions as their partner on such a strategic project”, stated Tim Gruidl, President of Fishbowl Solutions. “We are excited to work with a company that thinks so strategically about leveraging technology to automate their CAD environment for a competitive advantage.”
About Fishbowl Solutions, Inc.:
Fishbowl Solutions (www.fishbowlsolutions.com), founded in 1999, is a national leader in partnering with its clients to deliver innovative and effective services and solutions that provide competitive advantages in the mechanical engineering market. Fishbowl Solutions is differentiated by its unparalleled industry and technology expertise; its solid reputation for on-time delivery, value-added results and enhanced ROI; and its clear-thinking, accountable and knowledgeable people.
Fishbowl Solutions’ areas of expertise include: PTC’s Pro/INTRALINK®, Pro/ENGINEER®, Pro/TOOLKIT®, Pro/INTRALINK TOOLKIT® and Windchill® software solutions, as well as being a Gold Level member of the PTC Partner Advantage™ program; Stellent content management software solutions; and its own software solutions to web-enable manufacturing information and automate engineering processes.
About Polaris Industries Inc.:
Information about the complete line of Polaris products is available from authorized Polaris dealers or from the Polaris homepage at polarisindustries.com.
2004 marks the 50th Anniversary of Polaris Industries. Celebrations will be held in Roseau, Minnesota, birthplace of Polaris, on June 18-19, 2004 and a worldwide celebration will take place in St. Paul at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on July 24, 2004. Visit polarisindustries.com or call 1-800-POLARIS for more information.
Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, Victory motorcycles and the Polaris RANGER for recreational and utility use. The Polaris Professional Series, a line of heavy duty Workmobiles™ targeted at lawn and landscape companies, equipment rental companies and construction operations, marks Polaris' expansion into the commercial equipment marketplace.
With annual 2003 sales of over $1.6 billion, Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; one of the largest manufacturers of all terrain vehicles (ATVs) in the world; and a leading manufacturer of personal watercraft. Victory motorcycles was established in 1998, and represents the first all-new American-made motorcycle in nearly 60 years, is rapidly making impressive in-roads into the motorcycle cruiser marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships. Consumers can also purchase apparel and vehicle accessories anytime at polarisindustries.com
Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange and Pacific Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII,” and the company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index.
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