Empowering Systems Announces Acquisition of MACS Software

Posted in Member News on September 21, 2017

Empowering Systems, Inc. today announced it has completed the acquisition of MACS Software of Naples, Florida. MACS has been developing software solutions exclusively for manufacturers’ representatives for over 45 years. Their products include dynaMACS and MACS+.

Empowering Systems was founded in 1994 to help manufacturers and manufacturers’ representatives automate their sales processes with technology solutions. Today, Empowering Systems continues its focus on sales analytics and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions. The company provides cloud-based business applications, planning and implementation services, and online training and technology support for manufacturers and representatives.

According to Empowering Systems Founder and Senior Partner, Scott Mayo, “For over 20 years, we’ve pursued growth primarily through organic channels. Today, we are excited that the acquisition of MACS brings us to the next step of our company’s evolution.”

Mayo added, “In addition to integrating their technologies and employees, we look forward to meeting and working with the hundreds of dynaMACS’ and MACS’ customers, many with over 25 years of loyalty. We are committed to meet and exceed the service these valued customers have come to expect over the years.”

Founder and CEO of MACS, Gil LaCroix said, “I conducted an extensive search to look for a company that would build on the solutions we’ve created for our clients. Empowering Systems exceeded our hopes to continue the tradition we have for delivering excellent service, deep expertise with manufacturers’ representatives, and an environment that our clients and employees want to be a part of.”

All current MACS Software employees will transition to Empowering Systems with the acquisition.

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