Fastech Inc. Appoints Steven D. Hedrick Controller.

BROOMALL, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 29, 199--Fastech Inc., Broomall, Pa., a leading provider of sales management software and services for Fortune 500 consumer goods companies, has named Steven D. Hedrick as its new controller.

With over 11 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis and management roles, Hedrick joined Fastech in April 1998. He formerly held positions at Penn Tank Lines, Inc., John Rock & Co., Inc., and ECC International Corp. Hedrick earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from The Pennsylvania State University in 1987.

"At Penn Tank Lines, Steven Hedrick oversaw the introduction and integration of new accounting technology to a rapidly growing accounting department," said Richard M. Hirsh, Fastech president and CEO. "We look to him to help manage Fastech's growth in a way that will support our commitment to quality products and customer service." In October 1997, Fastech completed a customer-supported management buyout that has enabled the company to invest inproduct development and build its technical and management teams.

Fastech Inc., founded in 1982, is a full-service sales force automation vendor specializing in the consumer goods industry. Fastech's flagship product, FastTrack(r), is used by Kraft Foods, Inc., Procter & Gamble, Hershey Food Corp., Handleman, UST, and The Pillsbury Company to address sales management, account management and retail requirements. For sales information, the company can be reached at [phone].

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