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	ChemUnity chooses Esperanto's connectivity technology to link to its users Arnhem, The Netherlands - November, 2000 - ChemUnity.com, Europe's leading e-market for commodity chemicals, has signed an agreement with Esperanto, the world's leading supplier of innovative B2B connectivity software to implement Esperanto's "eCommunity Builder" to enable various levels of integration with the IT systems of ChemUnity's users. This step towards fully integrated procurement solutions will greatly enhance the degree of automation that both Buyers and Suppliers can enjoy using the e-market. "After looking extensively at various connectivity-software providers, we chose for Esperanto because of the broad spectrum of connectivity that they can offer. Besides linking to the well-known ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards, etc., we need easy integration with a few hundred other systems that are typically used by our smaller buyers. Some of these companies work with little more than an amalgation of spreadsheets or with antiquated legacy systems and we where impressed by Esperanto's integration capability in such scenarios", explains John Kerkdijk, CTO of ChemUnity. "The exiting thing is that we will be able to start by automating small steps in the supply chain, such as automatic call-offs or order-confirmation entries. Then as the needs of users grow, we can follow up with other steps such as order tracking, payment, etc.: it's very moldable to the clients wishes and budget", explains Mark-Jan Terwindt, the co-founder and CFO of ChemUnity. "We are very excited to have been chosen by ChemUnity as the enterprise-wide software solution for their end-to-end connectivity needs. Esperanto solves ChemUnity's marketplace integration problem by providing seamless integration or document exchange. We have proven to be able to do this from absolutely ANY application, no matter what ERP, CRM or legacy system is used. Supporting both the modern XML varieties as the traditional EDI and flat files," says Nico de Jong Senior VP Sales & Marketing of Esperanto. About Esperanto: Esperanto is a highly innovative producer of state-of-the-art B2B connectivity and integration software. Thanks to unequalled technology, Esperanto can offer real ANY-2-ANY connectivity without extensive programming. Analysts consider the product to be THE best translation engine available with the highest ease of deployment. The quality of their products is recognized and used by an expanding number of leading organizations varying from Global large enterprises as Bank of Montreal, KLM, ABN/AMRO, FIAT auto, to Internet ventures like Totaltrade.net, epurchasing, quoteonwine and best deal. Esperanto offices has offices in the United States and in Europe. For more information: www.esperanto-ecommerce.com About ChemUnity: ChemUnity.com is Europe's leading online sourcing solution for Full-Truck-Loads of Chemical Commodities: Buyers define what they want, when and where, and ChemUnity.com forwards that inquiry to all the suppliers of that specific product (except those specifically excluded by the buyer). A next-day answer is guaranteed and if the best offer is within the buyer's price range the transaction -including credit insurance- is confirmed. Through XML integration, Buyers and Sellers can automate the inquiry and order-confirmation processes to minimize administrative work and to optimize their supply chain. ChemUnity.com was formed late 1999 by a group of entrepreneurs with financial backing from Gilde and Optimix and has established partnerships with CSC (software) Compaq (hardware), NCM/Swiss Re (credit insurance) and Egon Zehnder (human resources). For more information ChemUnity.com + 31 (0)26 844 6000 info@chemunity.com www.chemunity.com ChemUnity.com The Leading European Full-Truck-Load Chemical Commodity Solution Online