eTaskMaker Module Updates for October

InterPlan Systems has released the following updated eTaskMaker estimating modules:

• Control Valves (Rev. 10) – (updated) Includes tasks for decontaminating and servicing the valve at an outside vendor shop.
• UHP Water Jet Cutting – (new) Covers mobilization, demobilization and cutting of metal plate (floor plates, walls, etc.).

eTaskMaker clients may now download the updates from our downloads repository.

InterPlan Systems Exhibiting at the HBR 35th Anniversary Industrial Expo

Please join us at the HBR 35th Anniversary Industrial Expo on Thursday, August 28, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, TX. InterPlan Systems will be exhibiting the eTaskMaker project planning system on the convention floor.

eTaskMaker Module Updates for August

InterPlan Systems has released the following updated eTaskMaker estimating modules:

• Conveyors – Open Belt (Rev. 3) – (updated) Includes better task definition and improved estimating formulas.
• FWH Replacement Planning – (new) Estimates the cost and schedule for planning the replacement of a FWH boiler.
• Pipe Insulation – Calcium Silicate (Rev. 2) – (updated) Improved estimating formulas.

eTaskMaker clients may now download the updates from our downloads repository.

Free eTaskMaker Planning Seminar in June

Houston, TX, May 1, 2008 — InterPlan Systems today announced a pair of free clinics for Thursday, June 12th for their eTaskMaker project planning software. The clinics will be conducted by Dick Ertl, President of InterPlan Systems and the developer of eTaskMaker’s estimating and planning knowledge base (also known as meta-templates).

The morning session, from 9am until noon, will demonstrate estimating and planning best practices for the petrochemical industry using the eTaskMaker Wizard. Learn how to create professional quality work order estimates, and export them to SAP, ATC Professional, MS-Project, Primavera, MS-Excel, etc.

The afternoon session, from 1pm until 3pm, will demonstrate how to use the eTaskMaker Module Editor, including:

• Creating new estimating modules
• Modifying existing estimating modules to adapt to company practices and experience

The sessions will be held at TEPCO’s training center, 606 Rollingbrook Drive, Suite 2E, Baytown, Texas. Snacks/refreshments will be provided. Attendance for both sessions are free, but pre-registration is required to guarantee a seat. Register via phone: 281-482-7126, toll-free at 1-800-487-8589 or by fax: 281-648-1821.

About InterPlan Systems Inc.
InterPlan Systems started out as a turnaround management consulting outfit in 1977. Since then, InterPlan Systems has developed several leading estimating, planning and project management software solutions specific to the oil refining and petrochemical processing industries.

For more information, visit www.interplansystems.com or call +1.800.487.8589/+1.281.482.7126.

eTaskMaker and ATC Professional are a trademarks of InterPlan Systems Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

InterPlan Systems Exhibiting at the 2008 Shutdowns, Turnarounds and Outages Conference

Following the May 20-23, 2008 NPRA Reliability and Maintenance Conference in San Antonio, Texas, InterPlan Systems will be exhibiting in booth 17. at STO 2008 conference in Indianapolis, Indiana (June 1-4). We look forward to meeting all the attendees and showing off our estimating, planning, scheduling and management solutions. Please stop by and say hello!

eTaskMaker Module Updates for March

InterPlan Systems has released the following updated eTaskMaker estimating modules:

• Agitators (Rev. 5) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Air Coolers (Rev. 5) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Asbestos Abatement (Rev. 7) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Blind Installation (Rev. 6) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Block Valves – Welded [PF/BM] (Rev. 14) – (updated) Split into two modules using either pipe fitters or boilermakers.
• Block Valves – Bolted [PF/BM] (Rev. 14) – (updated) Split into two modules using either pipe fitters or boilermakers.
• Butterfly Valves (Rev. 4) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Cable Tray Installation (Rev. 2) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Chain Operators (Rev. 3) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Check Valves – (new) Allows for re-aligning the pump after a check valve is (re)installed.
• Coalescer – Horizontal (Rev. 2) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Coke Drum (Rev. 2) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Concrete Structure Repairs (Rev. 2) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Control Valves (Rev. 9) – (updated) Major revision includes updated estimating formulas, options to send the control valve to be serviced at an outside repair shop and/or to decontaminate the valve.
• Conveyers – Feeder Screw (Rev. 3) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Conveyers – Open Belt (Rev. 2) – (updated) Updated schedule logic network.
• Cooling Tower Gear Boxes – Fans (Rev. 2) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Crystallizer (Rev. 2) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Deaerator (Rev. 2) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Desalter Feed Water Drum (Rev. 4) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Desalters (Rev. 6) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Drums (Rev. 11) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Ejectors (Rev. 3) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Fired Heater Tubes – Stuck Pig Retrieval (Rev. 1) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Fired Heater Tubes Decoking (Rev. 3) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Flanges [PF/BM] (Rev. 5) – (updated) Split into two modules using either pipe fitters or boilermakers.
• Flare – In Situ (Rev. 3) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Furnace – Blower (Rev. 2) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Furnace – Stack Repairs – (new) Allows for the removal of spalled lining (refractory brick) in concrete stacks.
• Hot Taps (Rev. 2) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Nozzle Installation on Vessel (Rev. 6) – (updated) Improved estimating formulas; accounts for welding different metallurgies.
• Pipe Clamps – (new) Covers all tasks to remove a pipe clamp, inspect and repair the damage.
• Pipe – Cr(VI) – Field Erection – (new)
• Reactor – Alkylation (Rev. 4) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas.
• Scaffold Erection (Rev. 2) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas.
• Tank Roof Repairs (Rev. 2) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.
• Tanks (Rev. 7) – (updated) Updated estimating formulas for scaffolding.

eTaskMaker clients may now download the updates from our downloads repository.

Important Note About Maintenance Contract Renewals

Are you up to date with your annual maintenance and support contract? Clients licensing eTaskMaker before January 2008 received 3 years of maintenance and support included in the initial licensing. However, InterPlan Systems has revised the Schedule of Fees for eTaskMaker and ATC Professional to simplify the fee schedule and maintenance contracts.

If your maintenance contract has expired, you can renew it by the end of the month (March 31, 2008) at the old licensing terms. All maintenance contracts renewed after March 31 will be renewed on the current licensing terms.

InterPlan Systems Exhibiting at the 2008 NPRA Reliability and Maintenance Conference

Please join us at the May 20-23, 2008 NPRA Reliability and Maintenance Conference in San Antonio, Texas. InterPlan Systems will be exhibiting in booth 907. We look forward to meeting all the attendees and showing off our estimating, planning, scheduling and management solutions. Please stop by and say hello!

Edmonton Exchanger Adopts InterPlan Systems’ Project Planning Solution

Houston, TX — March 3, 2007 – InterPlan Systems Inc., today announced that Edmonton Exchanger is deploying InterPlan Systems’ eTaskMaker project planning software for it’s field services division, that provides on-site plant maintenance for the petrochemical industry, refineries, and fertilizer plants. The rollout will provide the technology framework to create standard processes for estimating, planning and scheduling all maintenance projects.

“Contracting companies like Edmonton Exchanger have positioned themselves for success by seeking out leading edge technology that enables their workforce to work smarter and more efficiently while achieving better consistency and quality,” said Bernard Ertl, Vice President of InterPlan Systems. “InterPlan looks forward to helping Edmonton Exchanger achieve improved standardization and best practices that will contribute to real competitive gains.”

About Edmonton Exchanger
A leader since 1975, Edmonton Exchanger features a wide range of products and services for applications in various industries including oil and gas, petrochemical and power generation.

About InterPlan Systems Inc.
InterPlan Systems started out as a turnaround management consulting outfit in 1977. Since then, InterPlan Systems has developed several leading estimating, planning and project management software solutions specific to the oil refining and petrochemical processing industries.
For more information, visit www.interplansystems.com or call +1.800.487.8589/+1.281.482.7126.

U.S. Oil and Refining Company Adopts InterPlan Systems’ Project Planning Solution

Houston, TX — March 3, 2007 – InterPlan Systems Inc., today announced that U.S. Oil & Refining Company, the largest privately held refiner of petroleum products in the Puget Sound Region, is deploying InterPlan Systems’ eTaskMaker project planning software within its refineries. The rollout will provide the technology framework to create standard processes for estimating, planning and scheduling all maintenance projects.

“Organizations like U.S. Oil & Refining have positioned themselves for success by seeking out leading edge technology that enables their workforce to work smarter,” said Bernard Ertl, Vice President of InterPlan Systems. “InterPlan looks forward to helping U.S. Oil & Refining achieve improved standardization and best practices that will contribute to real competitive gains.”

About U.S. Oil & Refining Company
U.S. Oil & Refining Co. is a industry leader in the production and supply of high quality motor, aviation and marine fuels and asphalt in the Puget Sound market.

About InterPlan Systems Inc.
InterPlan Systems started out as a turnaround management consulting outfit in 1977. Since then, InterPlan Systems has developed several leading estimating, planning and project management software solutions specific to the oil refining and petrochemical processing industries.
For more information, visit www.interplansystems.com or call +1.800.487.8589/+1.281.482.7126.