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About SoftBrands
SoftBrands, Inc. Additional information can be found at
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"Roger's impact on Sypris will be forever lasting ," said Jeffrey
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He served many years as chairman of the board's audit and
finance committee and also served as a member of the nominating and
governance committee.

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We will miss his inspirational leadership.

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For more information about Sypris
Solutions, visit its Web site at www.

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MINNEAPOLIS, The Board of Directors of SoftBrands,
Inc. In addition, Lewis has
served as a senior partner for the Edge Consulting Group and as managing
director for Leading the Way, an international ministry.

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The company, headquartered in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, has over 500 employees with branch offices in Europe,
Asia, Australia and Africa.

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With more than 4,000 customers in over 60 countries
now actively using its manufacturing (Fourth Shift, Fourth Shift Edition for
SAP Business One, evolution, Demand Stream) and hospitality products,
SoftBrands has established a worldwide infrastructure for distribution,
development and support of enterprise software.com ."
Sypris Solutions is a diversified provider of technology-based
outsourced services and specialty products.

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(Nasdaq/NM: SYPR) today announced that a long-time member of its
board of directors, Roger W.

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today elected a new director, W.
"We are very fortunate to have someone of Doug's caliber join our board,
and I know we will benefit from both his technology and business management
expertise," said George Ellis , SoftBrands chairman and chief executive
officer. "We have had the good
fortune of receiving the benefit of his wisdom and guidance for nearly
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SoftBrands Elects Lewis to Board of Directors

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Lewis holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University
and an M. is a global leader in providing solutions for small to
medium-sized businesses worldwide , currently focused on the hospitality and
manufacturing industries.

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currently a board member of Open World, a United Kingdom-based internet
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Board Member Roger W. Johnson Dies at Age 70; Leaves Legacy of Service to Sypris Solutions

The Company performs a
wide range of manufacturing and technical services, typically under
multi-year, sole-source contracts with major corporations and
government agencies in the markets for aerospace and defense
electronics , truck components and assemblies, and for users of test
and measurement equipment.

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During his career, Lewis has served as chief information officer at
Carnival Corporation; Six Continents Hotels; AT+T/Lucent Technologies; and the
Pratt + Whitney division of United Technologies. Earlier in his
career, Lewis held software development and strategic planning positions at
General Dynamics .meyer@softbrands. Gill, president and chief executive officer.

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in systems engineering from Southern Methodist University. Johnson, passed away on February 25,
2005. Roger had an innate ability to cut to the heart of any
matter and encouraged the practice of common sense and accountability.