Metalcasters Network at Spectrum 2016

Spectrum Encourages Metalcasters to Network and Collaborate

Bridgman, Michigan, September 27, 2016 - In honor of their 40th anniversary, B&L Information Systems hosted the annual Odyssey users' conference, Spectrum, in St. Joseph, Michigan on September 18th- 20th. Over 70 attendees from more than 40 metalcasting companies came to the Inn at Harbor Shores to attend the B&L conference. Spectrum is the largest single gathering of metalcasters at a software conference in the world.

During Spectrum 2016, attendees enjoyed a Tuesday keynote by the President of the American Foundry Society's National Board of Directors, Jeff Cook of Muskegon Michigan's Eagle Alloy. A very robust discussion among the industry panel on Monday afternoon allowed attendees a chance to have their process and procedure questions answered from a variety of different viewpoints. The industry panelists included: Nick Fox, Galesburg Castings; Rich Hiley, Kirsh Foundry; Colin McAleenan, Wilkast Inc.; and John Williams, Boose Aluminum. Customer-led presentations by AJ Menefee of Eagle Precision and Megan Sokolowski of Maynard Steel showcased how users are creating success with Odyssey. Well-known industry expert Mark Danly of Danly Consulting also conducted a class in the new Odyssey Web UI Shop Planner.

"While B&L offers classes throughout the year on a variety of specialized topics, Spectrum is our premier customer event. The learning and networking opportunities are unparalleled," states Philip Laney, CEO of B&L Information Systems. "Our staff is available every day to help customers. But, during Spectrum, Odyssey users have direct access to our R&D Department as well as our Professional Services Department. This kind of access and cross-pollination of ideas is what allows B&L to create the best metalcasting ERP available."

About B&L Information Systems
B&L Information Systems is a global leader in providing integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) for metalcasters. Since 1976, B&L has used their deep understanding of the specific challenges and problems of foundries and die casters to create an ERP solution which matches the way metalcasters operate, making it easier to learn and use. With Odyssey, metalcasters will maximize their resources, minimize costs, and make better decisions faster.