Growing convenience store distributor, H.B. Paulk partners with M-Group Systems and Fusion Labs to increase organization wide efficiencies

TEMPLE, Texas - August, 12, 2002 - M-Group Systems is pleased to announce the selection of their MDS software by the H. B. Paulk Company, a major distributor of convenience store products and services in the southeastern United States. The MDS distribution ERP package was selected after an extensive review of alternatives and is currently being installed to provide end-to-end warehouse, sales, transportation and eCommerce support.

"We felt the MDS package best met the full service needs of our growing business and, upon its implementation, anticipate being able to provide our customers with better access and enhanced service levels. Some of the packages and services we looked at seemed to meet our base needs, but didn't provide the depth of diversity or the reliability of a truly dynamic end-to-end system needed for continued strategic growth," began Butch Youmans, President and Chief Executive Officer of H.B. Paulk. "Upward mobility for any business can't be attributed to coins tossed into a wishing-well… but is based on operational efficiencies for both the supplier and the customers they serve. The fact that M-Group's knowledge is based on real-world experiences over the last 30 plus years in our industry played a big part in our decision to go with them, " Mr. Youmans concluded. "Our new partnership with H.B. Paulk will be based on a close working relationship that goes beyond the effective use of the MDS package," said James Sissen President M-Group Systems.

About H. B. Paulk
H. B. Paulk Company (www.hbpaulk@hbpaulk.com), founded in 1929 by its namesake Henry B. Paulk, is a $145 million dollar company headquartered in Opp, Alabama. Paulk, well known for its complete array of products, technical support and distribution services to both independent and chain convenience stores in a four-state region, is also the manufacturer and distributor of a slush-type drink known as Kickin-Ice®, and telephone calling cards known as EconoTalk® and LaConexion®, which are set for national distribution.

About M-Group Systems
M-Group Systems (www.mgroupsys.com) is a predominant supplier of distribution software to the food and beverage industry. Founded in 1995 by Drayton McLane, M-Group Systems supports customers with its end-to-end business solutions in the US, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Australia, Brazil, and the UK. M-Group and Fusion Labs partnered in 2002 in order to expand the service range of MDS and enter new markets.

About Fusion Labs
Fusion Laboratories, Inc. (FUSION LABS, www.fusionlabs.net ) was formed in 2001 to provide Technology Infrastructure, Application Management, and Consulting Services. The Fusion Labs management team previously founded and built BRBA, a Dallas based-regional technology firm. Fusion Labs has provided business solutions, application support and business process outsourcing for a range of vertical market leaders. Current clients and partners served by Fusion Labs include: Mary Kay Cosmetics, Neiman Marcus, Toys"R"Us, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bank of America, NCR, and Kintetsu World Express.

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Fusion Labs Contact:
Mark Winsor, Marketing Director
Fusion Laboratories Inc.
214.739.5454
mwinsor@fusionlabs.net
www.fusionlabs.net

M-Group Contact:
David Kessler, Director New Business Development
M-Group Systems
1.800.381.1529
davidk@mgroupsys.com
www.mgroupsys.com