SAN FRANCISCO, CA - October 24, 2008 - The Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence (Manex), a leading provider of advisory and implementation solutions to manufacturers, distributors, and their supply chains, announced that it has been named to the San Francisco Business Times "Fast 100", ranking as the San Francisco Bay Area's 13th fastest growing company. Published annually, the Fast 100 identifies the fastest growing companies in the San Francisco Bay Area. In September, Manex was named the 7th fastest growing company by the East Bay Business Times on its annual "Fast 50" list for the San Francisco East Bay.

The key to the company's success is its sole focus on manufacturers, distributors and their suppliers, and rapidly improving clients' productivity and profitability with solutions specifically designed for their unique needs.

"This is a great honor for us," said Brent Meyers, President and CEO, Manex. "Our healthy growth is a strong indicator that we continue to be successful in delivering high-value solutions that truly resonate with our clients, and which measurably improve their business performance in an increasingly difficult economic environment."

The Fast 100 ranks companies located in the greater San Francisco Bay Area by percent revenue growth during their three most recent fiscal years. Manex's revenue growth during the period was 341%. Finalists are determined through an independent audit and evaluation process.

About Manex
Founded in 1995, The Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence (Manex) provides a broad array of proven advisory and implementation solutions exclusively to manufacturers, distributors and their supply chains, enabling them to increase growth, productivity, quality and profitability. Manex delivers high-impact solutions in four key areas: strategy, people, process and performance. Meaningful, rapid impact and ROI are achieved through a modular-yet-holistic approach encompassing corporate strategy and planning, marketing strategy, training and development, Lean manufacturing, supply chain and logistics, Six Sigma, ISO and performance management systems. For more information visit, www.manexconsulting.com.