Horizon Technology Powder Metal MES Implementation Case Study

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Horizon Technology Powder Metal MES Implementation Case Study

Case study of Horizon Technology replacing three legacy systems with Plex cloud MES/ERP for real-time quality control, serial traceability, and automotive compliance.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Horizon Technology, a St. Marys, PA powder metallurgy manufacturer, implemented Plex to consolidate JobBOSS, Impact, and QuickBooks into one cloud platform. The rollout delivered immediate machine-issue alerts, 10-15 minute serial-number traceability, and shop-floor error-proofing that strengthened customer audits. The phased implementation required no dedicated IT staff and supports ongoing Industry 4.0 initiatives for electric-vehicle component innovation.

Key takeaways

Replaced three disconnected systems with single cloud MES/ERP record

Reduced quality-issue detection from days to real-time alerts

Achieved 10-15 minute serial-number product isolation and traceability

Enabled shop-floor quality walkthroughs that improved sales conversions

Supported phased rollout without dedicated IT resources or on-premise servers

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