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MatrixOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: MONE), a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the value chain(TM), today announced a new webinar for the apparel industry entitled "Why PLM - Why PLM Now." Hosted by Apparel magazine, the webinar will provide insight on how apparel companies can implement a PLM strategy that will help them to seamlessly link designers, suppliers, manufacturers and distributors and reduce time-to-market, giving them the advantage they need in a market driven by seasonal trends and opportunities. The live webinar will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2006 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern. Featured speakers include Walter Wilhelm, President and CEO, Walter Wilhelm Associates, a Salt Lake City, Utah, consulting company focused on the apparel industry; Kevin Myette, Director of Research and Development, REI, a national outdoor gear and apparel retailer; and Kurt Andersen, Vice President Industry Solutions, MatrixOne. Webinar attendees will learn: -- What PLM technology could mean to their business -- PLM's potential short- and long-term benefits -- How REI plans to use PLM software to deal with discontinuous and often discordant information as well as other product development challenges -- REI's anticipated benefits of a successfully implemented PLM environment -- Best PLM practices learned from the apparel and other industry segments "Apparel is an extremely competitive market where companies need to produce seasonal designs that meet the ever-changing demands of their customers. These companies can no longer afford to operate without the proper tools needed to allow them to work in a structured, collaborative environment," said Kurt Andersen, vice president of industry solutions at MatrixOne. "PLM software gives apparel design companies a competitive advantage by providing the tools they need to improve and shorten the development cycle, so they can get the right products to the rack faster than the competition." For more information on why the time is now for apparel companies to embrace PLM, register here https://apparelmag.webex.com/apparelmag/onstage/g.php?d=481484021&t=a. About REI REI is a national outdoor retail cooperative, committed to inspiring, educating and outfitting for a lifetime of outdoor adventure. Founded in 1938 by a group of Pacific Northwest mountaineers seeking quality equipment, REI is today the nation's largest consumer co-op with more than 2.5 million active members. REI offers products from all of the top brands for camping, climbing, cycling, hiking, outdoor cross-training, paddling, snow sports and travel, including its own line of award-winning gear and apparel. While anyone may join or shop at REI, members pay a one-time $15 fee and receive a share in the company's profits through an annual member refund based on their purchases. REI currently operates stores in 25 states, two online stores - REI.com and REI-OUTLET.com - and an adventure travel company, REI Adventures. A portion of REI's profits is set aside each year for support of environmental stewardship and outdoor recreation causes. REI is a top ten company in Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to work for in America and has been on the list since its inception. About Walter Wilhelm Associates Walter Wilhelm Associates LLC (WWA) is a consulting organization focused on helping clients in apparel, footwear, furniture and associated retail markets streamline their front-end processes from concept to line adoption. WWA has become the premier company providing services in PLM evaluations, vendor selection, project management and implementation working with many major multi-national retailers and brands set up refine global operations. WWA is also well known for its speed-to-market initiatives, global sourcing strategies and a very successful and unique executive search division. Walter Wilhelm Associates (www.walterwilhelmassoc.com) is headquartered in Salt Lake City with offices in New York and the United Kingdom. About MatrixOne MatrixOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: MONE), a leading global provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, enables companies to accelerate product innovation to achieve top line revenue growth and improve bottom line profitability. With world-class PLM solutions and a commitment to customer success, MatrixOne is focused on helping companies across the automotive, aerospace & defense, consumer, machinery, medical device, semiconductor and high-tech industries solve their most challenging new product development and introduction problems. More than 800 companies use MatrixOne's solutions to drive business value and gain a competitive advantage, including industry leaders such as BAE Systems, Bosch, Comau, General Electric, Honda, Johnson Controls, Linde AG, NCR, Nokia, Philips, Porsche, Procter & Gamble, Sony Ericsson, STMicroelectronics and Toshiba. MatrixOne (www.matrixone.com) is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, with locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. MatrixOne and the MatrixOne logo are registered trademarks and "a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the value chain" is a trademark of MatrixOne, Inc. 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