AXIS Computer Systems, Inc. announced that Sharon Tube has selected the Axiom^(R) Enterprise Resource Management System as the company's new business and manufacturing management system.

Sharon Tube will implement Axiom throughout the company, including headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Sharon, Pa., and additional manufacturing facilities located in Wheatland, Pa., Niles, Ohio, and Brookfield, Ohio.

Axiom is a comprehensive enterprise management system built around the unique operational requirements of metals producers, processors, and service centers. The system provides industry-specific support for all key aspects of the business, from sales, production, quality and financial management, to integrated web-based customer service, advanced planning and scheduling, and decision support.

"Upgrading our information systems is a key part of our strategy to further improve customer responsiveness while expanding our value-added services and adding new product lines," stated Bill Perrine, Sharon Tube President.

Donna Walters, Sharon Tube Director of Information Services, added: "We were very careful to choose a partner that would minimize the risk of replacing our strategic operational management systems. In addition to having a substantial track record and customer base in the metals industry, AXIS showed us that they are committed to working closely with companies like us to keep the Axiom solution moving forward as the metals industry evolves."

Headquartered in Sharon, Pa., Sharon Tube is a leading manufacturer of welded pipe, seamless pipe, and mechanical tubing.

AXIS Computer Systems Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise resource management software solutions for the metals, wire and cable industries. AXIS specializes in helping producers, processors, service centers and manufacturers increase revenue, decrease cost, and enable growth through the use of information technology and industry best practices. AXIS serves companies ranging in size from the mid-market to some of the industry's largest corporations.