Press Releases – 2008
Dec 19
Continued Growth in New Customer Adoption and Record Retention Rates Fuel Arena Solutions’ Sales Growth for Q3 2008
Existing customers not only renewed Arena PLM subscriptions, but also increased their investments at an unprecedented rate Continue reading
Nov 11
Meeting of PLM Network Thursday, November 13th Featuring Expert Panel on Managing the Flow of Data in an Outsourced Environment
Free and open to guests, the PLM Network connects professionals from high-tech manufacturing companies and provides a forum to learn best practices, consult experts, discuss challenges and share insights Continue reading
Oct 16
Hammerhead Builds Customer Confidence, Reduces Errors and Delays, and Improves Communication and Collaboration Using Integrated Arena PLM and Expandable ERP Solution
Using Desktop Software for ERP and BOM Management Was Too Great a Risk—Company Makes Successful Migration Continue reading
Oct 14
Registration Now Open for October 21st Webinar—Moving from Office to Enterprise Software: From Investment to Results
Using “Office” Software for ERP and BOM Management Could Be Costing You. Hammerhead Systems Discusses Migration from Excel and QuickBooks to an Integrated PLM/ERP Solution Continue reading
Sep 24
Arena Solutions Reports 38% Increase in Revenues and Continued Growth in International Customer Base for Second Quarter 2008
Customers turn to Arena to help them quickly expand their use of the software and maximize subscriptions Continue reading
Sep 10
Clean Energy Companies Rely on Arena PLM to Help Accelerate Product Development
Free Source Energies, Sunlink, and Nordic Windpower use Arena PLM to meet increasing demand created by the rush to move away from fossil fuels Continue reading
Jul 16
Arena selected for its compelling solutions, broad market, solid management, demonstrated results, and defensible intellectual property
Arena selected for its compelling solutions, broad market, solid management, demonstrated results, and defensible intellectual property Continue reading
Jul 2
Free Source Energies Selects Arena PLM to Streamline Processes and Make Geothermal Energy More Broadly Available
Company boosts productivity and prevents costly errors by centralizing its product record and providing Arena PLM access across its extended enterprise Continue reading
Jun 26
Arena Solutions Adds New Strength to Its Management Team
Leadership changes support the company’s fast-paced growth and ability to exceed customer expectations Continue reading
Jun 18
START-IT Magazine Again Names Arena Solutions One of the Hottest Companies
The 2008 award marks Arena Solutions’ sixth straight win for its innovative, on-demand PLM technology that helps manufacturers succeed Continue reading
Jun 5
New Summer ’08 Release Expands Core Arena PLM Functionality to Facilitate Better Designs, Decisions, and Products
New functionality closes the loop in the change process from the earliest stages of design to the final phases of production Continue reading
May 29
Join Arena Solutions June 5th for Summer ’08 Arena PLM Online Launch Event
New Arena PLM Summer ’08 Release Expands Core Functionality to Facilitate Better Designs, Decisions, and Products Continue reading
May 28
Arena Solutions Announces 46 Percent Growth in Sales of Arena PLM for First Quarter 2008
Unique “try and buy” program attracts international manufacturers to Arena PLM—and enables faster, easier, low-cost deployments compared to traditional applications Continue reading
May 14
American Icon Char-Broil Chooses Arena PLM to Help Introduce the Gas Grill All Over Again
Since 1948, more Americans have chosen Char-Broil gas grills than any other Continue reading
May 8
Stretch Inc. Uses Arena PLM to Set Up the Right Systems and Controls to Take the Market By Storm
Stretch uses Arena to enhance collaboration, outsourcing, and industry compliance capabilities—and head to market in a highly competitive position Continue reading
Apr 30
SunLink Chooses On-Demand Arena PLM to Help Shorten New Product Introduction Times and Greatly Improve Supply Chain Collaboration
The company’s highly engineered and Photovoltaic (PV) mounting systems help more organizations to go green with solar power without compromising the rooftop Continue reading
Apr 24
Arena Solutions Announces New EDA Adapter Designed to Integrate Arena PLM’s Centralized Product Record with Schematic Design Tools
Integration helps engineers make better design decisions, maximize preferred parts reuse, accelerate design completion, and easily generate manufacturing-ready BOMs Continue reading
Apr 16
Leading Innovator in Bicycle Design and Engineering Selects Arena PLM to Streamline New Product Development
With plans to ramp up new product introductions, Ritchey Design will use Arena PLM to streamline its current product development process, boost productivity, and improve global communication and collaboration Continue reading
Apr 10
Wi-Fi Technology Innovator Ruckus Wireless Counts on Arena PLM to Make Wi-Fi Reliable for Home, Office and Hot Spot Use Around the World
Ruckus Wireless to share insights during free webcast on April 17 at 10 a.m. Pacific Continue reading
Apr 9
Arena Solutions Launches Free Webinar Series for Professionals Engaged with the Manufacturing Product Development Process
New, regularly scheduled online seminars focus on leading-edge topics in product lifecycle management Continue reading
Apr 3
Arena Solutions Honored for PLM Leadership with a Position on the START-IT 125 List of Most Influential Manufacturing Technology Providers
Positive customer references, business model strength/execution, market leadership, and technological innovation elevated Arena to a top spot among hundreds of contenders Continue reading
Mar 26
Novare Surgical Systems Selects Arena PLM to Aid in Delivery of the World’s First Full-Range-of-Motion Handheld Surgical Instruments
Groundbreaking medical device manufacturer employs Arena PLM to improve its product development process, better comply with standards and regulations, boost productivity, enhance collaboration—and continue making surgery safer and less invasive Continue reading
Mar 20
Arena Solutions Reports Record Year with 41 Percent Growth in New Bookings
Groundbreaking manufacturers select Arena PLM for its ease of use, fast ROI, and on-demand advantage Continue reading
Mar 18
Arena Solutions CEO Named as a Supply and Demand Chain Executive Pro to Know for 2008
Formidable industry magazine honors Craig Livingston for his hard work and dedication to helping the manufacturing supply chain work more efficiently Continue reading
Mar 12
Arena PLM to Help Equitrac Speed Time to Market, Manage Supplier Collaboration and Improve ECO Processes
World leader in intelligent print management and cost recovery solutions selects Arena PLM for its robust functionality and on-demand advantage Continue reading
Mar 5
Nordic Windpower Adopts Arena PLM to Accelerate Rollout of Advanced Turbines in the U.S. and Abroad
Innovative two-bladed wind turbines cost less and are more reliable, helping drive down consumer costs and expand renewable energy use to protect the environment Continue reading
Feb 27
First Act Selects On-Demand Arena PLM to Shorten NPI Cycles and Collaborate with Suppliers
First Act joins a strong list of visionary manufacturers that have chosen Arena PLM, reinforcing the company’s position as the leading provider of on-demand PLM Continue reading
Jan 30
Nimble Upstart ZENN Motor Company Implements Arena PLM to Deliver New, Innovative Electric Vehicle to Market
ZENN uses Arena to control product information, change management, and compliance while it changes the world with its electric vehicles Continue reading
Jan 22
Arena Solutions Announces Expanded Support for SolidWorks’ PDM Product Line with its Development of a New Integration Between Arena PLM and SolidWorks’ PDMWorks Enterprise
New integration will manage the flow of product information between PDMWorks Enterprise and Arena PLM to improve new product introduction, change management, manufacturing outsourcing processes Continue reading
Jan 21
SolidWorks Users Recognize Arena PLM as a Natural Fit for Controlling their Design through Manufacturing Process
Innovative, game-changing manufacturers opt for on-demand Arena PLM as they take on competitors and write new rules for their existing industries Continue reading
Jan 16
Former Agile GM Craig Livingston Named New Chief Executive Officer of Mid-Market SaaS PLM Leader Arena Solutions
Co-founder Topolovac assumes role on BOD as company concludes strong 07 with year-over-year growth in excess of 40% and leads the mid-market with Arena PLM Continue reading
Jan 8
Arena Solutions Founder/CTO Offers Valuable Insight on Optimizing Design for Outsourced Manufacturing at SolidWorks World 2008
Technical training session and booth attendees will learn why early and efficient collaboration with manufacturing and sourcing helps meet product cost and time-to-market goals Continue reading
Jan 3
SemEquip Employs Arena PLM to Tightly Control Product Development Process and Support Company’s Rapid Growth
Arena PLM’s ease of use makes it possible for users throughout the enterprise to access key product data through a web browser and Internet connection Continue reading