2008-05-15 09:13:36 - Technology Group International (TGI), a leading ERP software solution provider, announced today that TGI has been honored with the 2008 Hottest Companies Award by START-IT magazine.

The Hottest Companies Awards honor software and technology providers who target the manufacturing industry and have developed innovative applications or products. Winning companies are judged on a variety of criteria, including revenue growth, important client wins, and significant events and accomplishments during the past year.

Since the inception of the annual START-IT Hottest Companies Awards 11 years ago, more than 200

companies have been named "hot" by demonstrating their commitment to providing innovative technologies to manufacturers. This listing historically features an assortment of companies, some that are just getting their footing in the manufacturing industry, and others that have long-established expertise in the manufacturing space. And 2008 is no different.

The Hottest Companies Awards recognized 25 winners for 2008. 'The companies who have been named ‘hot' this year are among the leading-edge technology providers within manufacturing. These innovative companies are driving manufacturing solutions into the next generation,' said Peggy Smedley, Editorial Director of START-IT. 'As the manufacturing industry evolves, so must the technology companies that provide solutions to advanced manufacturers. The 25 winning companies this year are having a great impact on the manufacturing space as they strive to provide the most complete, innovative technology possible to their customers.'

Additional information is available at www.tgiltd.com or www.specialtypub.com.

About Technology Group International, Ltd.

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Technology Group International is a proven technology leader delivering Tier 1 application software functionality at a price performance level that can be readily accepted by organizations of all sizes. Specializing in software systems for small and mid-market manufacturing and distribution companies, TGI's integrated Enterprise 21 software package is a complete business process management solution. The product offering includes Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Warehouse Management System (WMS), Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS), Decision Support System (DSS), Business Intelligence, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and eCommerce.