HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., June 13, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Sapphire Consulting Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quintek Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:QTEK), a global provider of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and best-of-breed technology consulting services, today announced an agreement to provide Supply Chain Management (SCM) consulting services support for Wilbur Curtis, Inc., manufacturers of a full line of the world's most advanced, top-of-the-line commercial coffee brewing equipment, iced tea brewing systems and specialty beverage dispensers.
"We expect an immediate benefit from our partnership with Sapphire," commented Paul Lynch, Chief Technology Officer of Wilbur Curtis, Inc. "We look to Sapphire as a trusted advisor to implement supply chain best practices and improve our ability to forecast demand in a more automated, efficient and reliable way, thereby delivering tangible business benefits." He added, "We expect to realize substantial cost savings across our manufacturing operations, reducing costs while increasing revenues."
Scott Hine, Vice President of Sapphire stated, "Wilbur Curtis is a great example of a visionary client relationship that brings together multiple aspects of demand driven manufacturing." He added, "They have already implemented the Oracle/JD Edwards Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in a very effective manner, and are now ready to move forward with becoming a demand driven manufacturer. This is the first critical step towards sales and operations planning; demand management using demand forecasting and consensus." Hine Continued, "We value this opportunity to partner with Wilbur Curtis, a true innovator, whom we believe is ahead of their industry in their desire to leverage technology. We believe Sapphire can provide even greater value from their investment in Oracle's SCM Suite."
Robert Steele, CEO of Quintek said, "We are extremely pleased with Sapphire's strong start, securing several high-profile clients within the first 30 days of operation. The Sapphire division has made a substantial and immediate contribution to Quintek's revenues, exceeding even our own initial expectations."
About Wilbur Curtis
The Curtis name is synonymous with a full line of the world's most advanced, top-of-the-line commercial coffee brewing equipment, iced tea brewing systems and specialty beverage dispensers.
Founded in 1941, Curtis has remained a family-owned business that is committed to the principles of quality workmanship, personal loyalty and family values. The company has also embraced new innovations and technologies to better meet the needs of an ever-changing market.
Today Curtis continues to lead the way with the application of G3 technology across all brewing systems. The company recently introduced the THERMOPRO(tm), a line of high-end gourmet brewing solutions with non-heat serving vessels and an evolution of G3 programming that provides preset brewing recipes for a variety of gourmet coffees, all with the touch of a button.
With three generations of the Curtis family and a 60-year heritage, the company has artfully aligned quality and customer service with high-tech ingenuity to build a name the industry can trust.
For more information on Wilbur Curtis or its products, please call 323-837-2300, or visit the company's Web site at http://www.wilburcurtis.com. Wilbur Curtis and the Curtis logo are registered trademarks of Wilbur Curtis, Inc.
About Quintek Technologies, Inc.
Quintek Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:QTEK), through its wholly owned subsidiaries Quintek Services, Inc. (QSI), and Sapphire Consulting Services, Inc. provide services to enable Fortune 500 and Global 2000 corporations to reduce costs and maximize revenues.
QSI delivers Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services and solutions that enable companies to secure and manage their key data processing demands with optimal efficiency and minimal costs. As a next-generation technology company, Quintek is unhindered by outdated information technology systems, and thus is able to deploy best-of-breed solutions in all aspects of BPO. The Aberdeen Group, a provider of IT market intelligence, forecasts 13% annual growth for the BPO industry through 2005, when the market is projected to reach $248 billion.
Sapphire Consulting Services, Inc. offers a broad range of supply chain management consulting services. Sapphire assists Organizations to create a higher level of customer satisfaction, enhance supply chain capability and achieve consistent competitive advantage through reduced product cost, reduced inventory investment and improved supply chain security. A study by IDC found the SCM services market will expand from $26.1 billion in 2002 to $40.5 billion in 2007, representing a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%
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