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SYSPRO Customers Bodypoint and Columbia Manufacturing Awarded for “Shaping the Future of Global Manufacturing;” Bodypoint Named in Information Leadership Category; Columbia Manufacturing Chosen in Sustainability Category

COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SYSPRO, a developer of best-of-breed, award-winning enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for on-premise and cloud-based utilization, today revealed that two SYSPRO ERP users have been named winners of 2012 Manufacturing Leadership 100 Awards. SYSPRO customer Columbia Manufacturing was a winner in the “Sustainability” category, while SYSPRO user Bodypoint was named in the Information Leadership Category.

According to SYSPRO USA President Joey Benadretti, “These awards exemplify the utility and versatility of SYSPRO’s ERP offering. Each company was named for achievement in a different category. Each has been profiled in past SYSPRO press releases, attributing their successes and attainments of goals and objectives to their utilization of SYSPRO ERP software.”

Bodypoint, Inc., a leading medical device manufacturer of wheelchair positioning and support products, headquartered in Seattle, WA, has stated that SYSPRO ERP software has helped the company to enhance operational efficiencies resulting in a 300% increase in new market growth and a revenues increase of 20% without the need to add headcount.

According to Mike Conklin, Technical Process Manager, “The [SYSPRO ERP] system allows us to be much leaner and much more flexible. We can deliver product in a way the customer wants it. We can offer complex pricing and discounting methods and resolve compliance issues using ECC [SYSPRO Engineering Change Control]. We have deeper integration and visibility with our processes. Integrated accounting has reduced errors and increased capacity. Our reporting has greatly improved, and our shipping is more accurate, adding customer value with shipping notifications via the SYSPRO integrated shipping solution.”

He continues: “Most all our business processes have become automated with improvements in deliverables. We now have historical sales data for sales analysis and can build custom reports and metrics through SYSPRO reporting services. International markets require complex product instructions in multiple languages by unique product. SYSPRO allows us to print product instructions for packaging on demand by product and country.”

Bodypoint, which globally targets medical device manufacturers, durable medical equipment makers and service providers and wheelchair end-users also designs custom products for manufacturers of wheelchairs. The ability of the comprehensive, ‘single DNA,’ SYSPRO ERP solution to handle “multi-mode” manufacturing enables Bodypoint to “Make to Order” or “Engineer to Order” as well as “Make to Stock.”

Conklin summarizes: “[With SYSPRO] we can now deliver on contracts and commitments the way the customer prefers. Our processes are integrated so visibility has increased from quotations to invoicing, allowing us to respond more quickly, efficiently and with higher accuracy.”

Ali Salehi, Columbia Manufacturing Sr. Vice President, has stated, “We could not operate without SYSPRO. . . This is a very cyclical business,” he says. “The schools get out in May and June, and they want their products in the very short window of July 1 thru Labor Day. Therefore, we get a huge demand in an 8 – 12 week period. SYSPRO functionality, however, expedites material resource planning and purchasing while SYSPRO forecasting, enables, as it were, our ability to ‘see the future’ so we can regulate our purchase of chemicals, water usage, electricity and all the items related to our manufacturing of school furniture.”

The following is a list of Columbia’s environmental achievements, many of which were facilitated utilizing SYSPRO ERP software:

• Elimination of 100% of all V.O.C.'s with a painting operation that is 100% powder coating.
• Reduction of water usage from 150,000 gallons/day to 3,000 gallons/day.
• Using 100% recycled wood flour in hard plastic seats, backs and tops.
• Using up to 25% recycled post industrial products in soft plastic components.
• Recycling 100% of excess wood products and pallets.
• Recycling 100% cardboard and paper products.
• Recycling 100% of scrap steel.
• Recycled wood and paper products are converted to fuel cell cubes replacing coal in power generator plants.

About the Manufacturing Leadership 100 Awards

The ML100 Awards (www.ml100awards.com), created eight years ago as the Progressive Manufacturing 100 Awards, have established themselves as the premier program for honoring transformational business projects, innovation and excellence in a variety of manufacturing categories including operational excellence and sustainability, global value chain, and workforce development excellence. The ML100 Awards are presented at the Manufacturing Leadership Summit. Both are part of the Manufacturing Executive portfolio of services, which also includes the Manufacturing Leadership Council and the Manufacturing Executive Leadership Journal.

All ML100 Award winners will be honored on May 2, 2012 at a gala reception during the Manufacturing Leadership Summit at the Breakers Resort in Palm Beach, FL (April 30 – May 2, 2012).

About Bodypoint, Inc.

Bodypoint, headquartered in Seattle, Wash., has been leading the way in wheelchair positioning and support products for more than two decades. By offering only the finest performance-tested and engineered products, Bodypoint has developed a reputation for providing high-quality products that are easy to install, provide consistently excellent outcomes and deliver lasting performance. The company’s commitment to excellence begins with a focus on customer satisfaction. From the depth of its product lines, to a friendly, knowledgeable staff, Bodypoint is dedicated to meeting customer needs. Contact Bodypoint at (206) 405-4555. Or go to: www.bodypoint.com

About Columbia Manufacturing

Columbia Manufacturing, Inc., is a privately owned company located at One Cycle Street, Westfield, Massachusetts. Columbia, originally founded in 1877 by Colonel Albert Pope, established itself as the premier bicycle manufacturer of America’s First Bicycle. As a way to diversify its product line and to help keep the factory busy in the slow periods, Columbia started manufacturing school furniture in 1952 and today is considered to be the manufacturer of the finest school furniture in America.

Columbia’s facility sits on 36 acres with the original factory as its core. Over the years it has expanded and currently has approximately 300,000 square feet of usable manufacturing space.

For more information: call: (413) 562-3664 or go to: www.columbiamfginc.com

About SYSPRO

Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of over 14,500 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK. Follow SYSPRO on:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/SYSPRO_USA

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/SYSPROAMERICAS

Blog: www.responsibleERP.com

YouTube: www.youtube.com/sysprousa

All company names and products mentioned in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

SYSPROStanley Goodrich, 714-437-1000www.syspro.com

Source: SYSPRO

System Addresses Mobile Technology and Power Needs for Staying Connected; Shipping in March; First Line to Achieve CarbonNeutral® Product Certification; Shown at TCEA 2012

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The classroom experience is no longer passive — and there’s more than one way to learn. Because technology used in education is constantly changing, it is critical for schools to be able to accommodate these changes. For this reason, Bretford Manufacturing, Inc., today announced its EDU 2.0™ system of smart, flexible furniture that supports technology for 21st century learning, is available for order starting February 20 and will begin shipping within 20 business days. The complete line, which is comprised of tables, desks, presenters, and seating products with countless power and design options, is among the first in the contract furniture industry to achieve CarbonNeutral® product certification for a greener school supply chain and healthier learning environment. Bretford will show many of the EDU 2.0 furniture products in its 30' x 30' booth (#2365) during TCEA, February 8-10 in Austin, Texas.

“Technology keeps changing the way ideas are shared — it allows for learning to happen anywhere,” explained Chris Petrick, CEO for Bretford Manufacturing, Inc. “The integration of mobility devices into schools has evolved the way teaching and learning occurs, but many schools haven’t been updated to accommodate this technology. EDU 2.0 furniture provides the necessary connection.”

“Bretford has been at the forefront of recognizing the paradigm shift in education and how the support for technology-enabled learning requires new ways of designing and furnishing learning spaces,” explained Dr. Tim Springer, president and founder of Human Environmental Research Organization — HERO, Inc. “Bretford uses evidence-based practices, and absorbs and integrates the latest thinking and relevant research into its process better than any manufacturer. The grand result is the first of its kind: the EDU 2.0 furniture line for education.” In the Bretford booth during TCEA, Springer will present mini sessions on mobile learning based on a new, collaborative iPaper entitled “Mobility & Learning in the Digital Age.”

As part of its dedication to taking care of the environment, the complete EDU 2.0 line is among the first in the contract furniture industry to receive CarbonNeutral® product certification. As a result, Bretford is working towards reducing its carbon footprint to net zero through a combination of internal efficiencies and external carbon offsets. This means that choosing the EDU 2.0 products allows educators to have healthier learning environments with furniture that is made using low-carbon production processes that help green their supply chain. Bretford has also earned CarbonNeutral® Company Certification. And many of the products in the EDU 2.0 line are pending GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) certification and Children & SchoolsSM product certification for low-emitting products.

Bretford is using new manufacturing processes and techniques in its U.S.-based production facilities to not only offer the updated aesthetics shown in the design of the EDU 2.0 line, but also to streamline production. Bretford has expanded its standard finish palette offering to include a comprehensive selection of standard laminate, veneer, paint, and trim options that can be mixed and matched to achieve a look that fits in perfectly with the school space.

Bretford has been selected as a preferred Powermat Technologies partner for the education market. The wireless power technology transforms the EDU 2.0 furnishings into readily accessible, invisible power stations. Powermat’s inductive coupling model for energy transfer eliminates wires, cords and hassle. It senses when a device is fully charged and halts power delivery effectively eliminating energy waste. And, it is backed by a one-year warranty. It is convenient and universal for students and educators and gives them technology at their fingertips so the focus is on learning instead of worrying about the battery life of the electronic components.

Products in the new EDU 2.0 line include:

• EXPLORE™ T-Leg Computer and Collaborative Laptop Tables
• EXPLORE™ Flip and Nest Table
• EXPLORE™ 4-Leg SCALE-UP Active Learning, Voltea Computer Tables and Activity Tables
• EXPLORE™ Pedestal Base Café and MOTIV™ Occasional Tables
• EXPLORE™ Chair and Stool
• Instructor Tech Desk
• Mobile File Storage Ped
• Presentation Shuttle
• Mobile Interactive Whiteboard
• MOTIV™ Modular Soft Seating
• MOTIV™ Freestanding Soft Seating

For more information on Bretford’s EDU 2.0 line of products and to uncover new learning resources, please visit www.bretford.com

Media Contacts:Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Cindy Weinschreider, 847-801-1611cweinschreider@bretford.comorTLS Communications, Inc.Traci Schaefer, 630-269-4567tschaefer@tlscommunications.com

Source: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.

DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cubic Energy, Inc. (NYSE Amex: QBC) ("Cubic" or the "Company") announces today that it will hold its Quarterly Investor Conference Call on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 9:30am CT. We encourage those who would like to participate in this conference call to dial in 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. The telephone number to access the conference call is US/CAN 888-203-7667, or Int'l 719-785-1749. The participant passcode for the call is 6533324.

For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available for audio playback at 1:00pm CT on Thursday, February 16, 2012 and will run through midnight on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. The number to access the conference call replay is US/CAN 888-203-1112, or Int'l 719-457-0820. The passcode for the replay is 6533324.

Cubic Energy, Inc. is an independent company engaged in the development and production of, and exploration for, crude oil and natural gas. The Company's oil and gas assets and activity are concentrated primarily in the Haynesville Shale Play located in Northwest Louisiana. Additional information can be found on Cubic's website at: www.cubicenergyinc.com.

If you would like to be added to Cubic's email distribution list, please email your name and email address to Donna Luedtke, Investor Relations at donna@cubicenergyinc.com. This email distribution list is notified of all news events (including press releases and scheduled investor conference calls).

The Cubic Energy logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=1243

This press release includes statements, which may constitute "forward-looking" statements, usually containing the words "believe," "intend," "estimate," "project," "expect," or similar expressions. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, future trends in natural gas prices, the availability of capital for development of mineral projects and other projects, the availability of capital to satisfy debt obligations, the ability to meet NYSE Amex, LLC standards, dependency on pipelines in which to sell the Company's natural gas it produces, reliance on third party operators for wells in which the Company maintains a working interest, reliance on third party contractors to aid in developing the production infrastructure and in the performance of well completion work, reliance on a suitable outcome in the dispute with EXCO and BG with respect to the Company Drilling Credits, and other risks detailed in the Company's periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revision or changes after the date of this release. There can be no assurance that any future activities and/or transactions mentioned in this press release will occur as planned. Cubic cannot guarantee the timing of the drilling or any level of production from its wells.

CONTACT: Donna Luedtke
         Investor Relations
         donna@cubicenergyinc.com