BURLINGTON, ON / ACCESSWIRE / November 6, 2019 / Memex Inc. (“MEMEX” or the “Company”) (TSXV:OEE) a leader in Industrial Internet of things (IIoT) manufacturing productivity software, announces that Jergens Inc. (“Jergens”) has purchased MERLIN Tempus Enterprise Edition for deployment in their Cleveland, Ohio facility. This order will see 11 machines integrated to Memex’s software platform in the first phase of what is anticipated to be a plant-wide adoption of MERLIN Tempus EE.

“Jergens is committed to a digital transformation strategy that will ensure we continue to produce the best workholding solutions, specialty fasteners and lifting products in the industry,” said Matt Schron, Jergens’ General Manager. “With the latest in IIoT software and hardware tools from MEMEX compiling and analysing our real-time production data, we will ensure our plant operates with optimum efficiency.”

“Continuous increasing adoption of MERLIN Tempus is a testament how valuable MERLIN Tempus is to the manufacturing sector and recognition of the tremendous benefits offered by MERLIN Tempus,” said David McPhail, CEO & President, MEMEX Inc. “Jergens is at the forefront of manufacturers adopting digital transformation strategies to optimize their operations, and MEMEX’s MERLIN Tempus fills the void of automating and accurately measuring overall equipment effectiveness. Our pipeline remains robust, and we are optimistic about our role and prospects as manufacturers undergo their Industry 4.0 transitions.”

About Jergens:

Since our founding Jergens has grown to comprise 3 distinct business units: Workholding Solutions, Lifting Solutions and Specialty Fasteners. Building on its reputation of uncompromising quality standards, Jergens is committed to helping its customers achieve leaner, more profitable manufacturing, and continues to add products and engineered solutions for an integrated approach to “Manufacturing Efficiency.”

Today, you’ll find our workholding, fasteners and hoist rings at work in just about every industry on every continent. And our innovative engineered solutions like the Ball Lock® Mounting System have changed the way manufacturers worldwide think about productivity.

Our US based manufacturing is headquartered right here in our 130,000 sq. ft. Cleveland, OH facility, guaranteeing you high quality, competitive pricing and immediate availability (or fast turnaround times on special items). We are a big user of our own products and can set up lean cells to accommodate lot sizes from 1 to 10,000, thanks to our own tooling components and engineered products like the Ball Lock^® Mounting System. So, when it comes to lean manufacturing, we practice what we preach here at Jergens…Manufacturing Efficiency.

About MEMEX:

Established in 1992, MEMEX grew to be an industry leader in Industry Internet of Things (IIoT) through the development of MERLIN Tempus, an award-winning platform that delivers real-time, tangible increases in manufacturing productivity. MEMEX is on the leading edge of industry trends in computing power, machine connectivity, industry standards, advanced software technology, and manufacturing domain expertise.

Our persistent pursuit of innovative IIoT solutions led to a comprehensive understanding of the challenge’s manufacturers face. We made it our mission to, “successfully transform factories of today into factories of the future.” As the global leader in Machine to Machine (M2M) connectivity solutions, our hardware and software products create unparalleled visibility at all levels, from “Shop-Floor-to-Top-Floor.”

The MERLIN Tempus Suite provides effective quantification and management of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by revealing hidden capacity using real-time objective data. Further, it offers sustainable benefits that enable world-class OEE such as reducing costs, incorporating strategies for continuous LEAN improvement, and boosting bottom-line financial performance. For more information, please visit: www.MemexOEE.com

For investor inquiries please contact:

Sean Peasgood, Investor Relations 647-977-9264 sean@sophiccapital.com

Rashi Rathore, Marketing Manager 905-635-1540 investor.relations@memexOEE.com

Forward-Looking Statement

The statement relating to the future delivery of products/services “…of what is anticipated to be a plant-wide adoption of MERLIN Tempus EE” is a forward-looking statement. However, there is no guarantee that any contemplated order will be placed or that if placed the Company could complete delivery. No forward-looking statements can be guaranteed, and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The aforementioned forward-looking statement is made as of the date of this press release and, except as required by applicable securities legislation, Memex assumes no obligation to update publicly or revise this forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent information, events, or circumstances

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation services provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Burlington, ON, Canada – October 16, 2019 – Memex Inc. (“MEMEX” or the “Company”) (TSXV: OEE) a leader in Industrial Internet of things (IIoT) manufacturing productivity software, announces the installation of MERLIN Tempus Enterprise Edition platform and the integration of 40 manufacturing machines at Usinatech Inc.’s manufacturing facility in Melbourne, Quebec. Success with this initial implementation could see Usinatech, a world-class precision metal parts machining and manufacturing company, connect additional machines in Canada as well as deploy MERLIN to its Mexican operations.

“Although MEMEX is proudly Canadian, the Company has continuously generated the majority of its revenue through clientele in the United States,” said David McPhail, CEO & President, MEMEX Inc. “This is MEMEX’s largest Canadian installation project since going public in 2013, and we’re confident that Usinatech’s adoption of MERLIN Tempus will provide an efficiency advantage as they compete in the global market. We’re proud to contribute to a Canadian, data-driven manufacturing success story.”

“Usinatech has a history in applying the most advanced manufacturing techniques to produce the best machined parts in the industry,” said Usinatech President, Rudy Pelletier. “We are now embarking on a digital transformation strategy with the latest in advanced technology including the implementation of Industry 4.0 software and hardware tools from MEMEX. For us this will mean a digitally connected plant with real-time information and analytics to ensure our plant operates at optimum efficiency.”

About Usinatech Inc.:

Usinatech is a world-class precision metal parts machining and manufacturing company. With five integrated, high efficiency plants in Canada and Mexico, Usinatech has been providing precise answers for Sports RV, Aerospace, Automotive, Defense and Agricultural Equipment since 1986. Known for excellence in high volume, high quality production of complex parts and assemblies, we believe in investing in our people and in the best technology to get the best answers for our clients.

About MEMEX Inc.:

Established in 1992, MEMEX grew to be an industry leader in Industry Internet of Things (IIoT) through the development of MERLIN Tempus, an award-winning platform that delivers real-time, tangible increases in manufacturing productivity. MEMEX is on the leading edge of industry trends in computing power, machine connectivity, industry standards, advanced software technology, and manufacturing domain expertise.

Our persistent pursuit of innovative IIoT solutions led to a comprehensive understanding of the challenge’s manufacturers face. We made it our mission to, “successfully transform factories of today into factories of the future.” As the global leader in Machine to Machine (M2M) connectivity solutions, our hardware and software products create unparalleled visibility at all levels, from “Shop-Floor-to-Top-Floor.”

The MERLIN Tempus Suite provides effective quantification and management of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by revealing hidden capacity using real-time objective data. Further, it offers sustainable benefits that enable world-class OEE such as reducing costs, incorporating strategies for continuous LEAN improvement, and boosting bottom-line financial performance. For more information, please visit: www.MemexOEE.com

For investor inquiries please contact:

Sean Peasgood, Investor Relations 647-977-9264 sean@sophiccapital.com

Rashi Rathore, Marketing Manager 905-635-1540 investor.relations@memexOEE.com

Forward-Looking Statement

The statement relating to the future delivery of products/services “…could see Usinatech, a world-class precision metal parts machining and manufacturing company, connect additional machines in Canada as well as deploy MERLIN to its Mexican operations” is a forward-looking statement. However, there is no guarantee that the contemplated order will be placed or that if placed the Company could complete delivery. No forward-looking statements can be guaranteed, and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The aforementioned forward-looking statement is made as of the date of this press release and, except as required by applicable securities legislation, Memex assumes no obligation to update publicly or revise this forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent information, events, or circumstances

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation services provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Burlington, ON, Canada – August 29, 2019 – Memex Inc. (“Memex” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: OEE), a global leader in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) manufacturing productivity software, today released financial and operational highlights for its third quarter of 2019 ending June 30, 2019. All results are reported in Canadian dollars. A complete set of June 30, 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion & Analysis has been filed at www.sedar.com.

Summary financial highlights for the three-months ended June 30, 2019:

• Memex reported revenue of $916 thousand for the three-month period, as compared to $650 thousand in the same period a year ago (a 41% increase);
• Bookingsⁱ for the period totalled $1.094 million, a new quarterly high, versus $1.039 million in the same period a year ago, a 5% increase;
• The Company finished the period with $1.567 million in project backlogⁱⁱ, $467 thousand more than at September 30, 2018;
• Gross margin was 74% for the period compared to 64% for the year-ago period;
• Cash consumed from operations in Q3-2019 (before changes in non-cash items) was $184 thousand, equating to $426 thousand or 70% less consumed than the same period a year ago;
• Net and comprehensive loss for the period was $254 thousand ($0.002 per share), compared to $687 thousand ($0.005 per share) for the same period a year ago; and
• The Company had $501 thousand in working capital, including $967 thousand in cash at June 30, 2019, as compared with $723 thousand in working capital and $1.048 million in cash at September 30, 2018.

Operational and other highlights:

• The Company’s Q3 bookings of $1.094 million set a new benchmark, exceeding the Company’s previous record of $1.042 million recorded in Q1 this year. Reported year-to-date bookings of $2.980 million was also Company best nine-month start to a year, exceeding the prior benchmark by over $375 thousand.
• Year-to-date revenue of $2.319 million was a nine-month best, exceeding the previous high by more than $200 thousand.
• The Company finalized a collection of new customer orders worth over $300 thousand in total from a Tier 1 Automotive supplier during the quarter. Although successful in a variety of manufacturing sectors, the orders with this customer represents Memex’s largest foray into the Auto sector thus far.
• Through fiscal 2019, Memex has focused on converting previously generated customer leads into sales. Year-to-date results reflect that conversion success, and also provided a $172 thousand reduction in YTD marketing spend. Reduced attendance at tradeshows in favour of lower cost on-line marketing campaigns and thought leadership events were key factors, although the Company will be attending the Canadian Manufacturing Trade Show (“CMTS”) in Mississauga this September.

Management commentary:

“Our success in converting sales funnel prospects into revenues is demonstrated by our record bookings, 31% year-to-date revenue growth over 2018, and backlog worth almost $1.6 million,” said Memex CEO David McPhail. “I am pleased that our focus on re-tooling our sales process has paid off and yielded these results.  Looking ahead we have good visibility on a growing funnel of new business opportunities and anticipate several new orders to close in the coming quarters.”

Summary financial highlights for the nine-months ended June 30, 2019:

• Memex reported revenue of $2.319 million for the nine-month period, a new nine-month high, as compared to $1.776 million in the same period a year ago (a 31% increase);
• Bookingsⁱ for the period totalled $2.980 million – a record nine-month start for the Company, versus $2.331 million in the same period a year ago, a 28% increase;
• Year-to-date (YTD) Gross margin was 71% compared to 63% for the year-ago period;
• Cash consumed from operations in YTD-2019 (before changes in non-cash items) was $751 thousand, equating to $1.176 million or 61% less consumed than the same period a year ago; and
• YTD Net and comprehensive loss was $934 thousand ($0.007 per share), compared to $2.183 million ($0.016 per share) loss for the same period a year ago.

Selected financial information:

	Three-months periods ended June 30				Nine-months periods ended June 30
(Canadian dollars – in thousands except per share and margin%)	2019	2018	Change		2019	2018	Change
Revenue	916	650	+    41%		2,319	1,776	+    31%
Bookingsi	1,094	1,039	+      5%		2,980	2,331	+    28%
Gross margin %	74.3	63.7	+    17%		71.4	62.6	+    14%
Operating expenses	889	1,088	–     18%		2,520	3,256	–     23%
Cash utilized in operating activities1	184	610	–    70%		751	1,927	–    61%
Net and comprehensive loss for the period	254	687	–    63%		934	2,183	–    57%
Basic and diluted loss per share – period	(0.002)	(0.005)	–    59%		(0.007)	(0.016)	–    57%

1. Before changes in non-cash working capital balances.

 

 

As at (Canadian dollars – in thousands except WC ratio)	June 30,  2019	September 30, 2018
Cash on hand	967	1,048
Current assets	2,185	1,964
Total assets	2,491	2,319
Current liabilities	1,684	1,241
Working capital*	501	723
Working capital ratio**	1.3 to 1	1.58 to 1
Backlogii	1,567	1,100

*   Working Capital = current assets – current liabilities

**  Working Capital ratio = current assets / current liabilities

 

About Memex Inc.:

Established in 1992, Memex grew to be an industry leader in Industry Internet of Things (IIoT) through the development of MERLIN Tempus, an award-winning platform that delivers real-time, tangible increases in manufacturing productivity. Memex is on the leading edge of industry trends in computing power, machine connectivity, industry standards, advanced software technology, and manufacturing domain expertise.

Our persistent pursuit of innovative IIoT solutions led to a comprehensive understanding of the challenges manufacturers face. We made it our mission to, “successfully transform factories of today into factories of the future.” As the global leader in Machine to Machine (M2M) connectivity solutions, our hardware and software products create unparalleled visibility at all levels, from “Shop-Floor-to-Top-Floor.”

The MERLIN Tempus Suite provides effective quantification and management of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by revealing hidden capacity using real-time objective data. Further, it offers sustainable benefits that enable world-class OEE such as reducing costs, incorporating strategies for continuous LEAN improvement, and boosting bottom-line financial performance. For more information, please visit: www.MemexOEE.com

For investor inquiries please contact:

 

Ed Crymble, Chief Financial Officer 905-635-1540 investor.relations@memexOEE.com

David McPhail, President & CEO 905-635-1540 investor.relations@memexOEE.com

 

Sean Peasgood, Investor Relations

647-977-9264

sean@sophiccapital.com

 

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation services provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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i & ii  These non-IFRS financial measures are identified, defined and reconciled to their closest IFRS measures, revenue and unearned revenue, within our Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the periods ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, in the section “Other Financial Measures.”  That MD&A is available at www.sedar.com under our company profile.