Released on February 12, 2008

B&L Information Systems, Bridgman, Mich., has been named Progress Software Corp.’s Fastest Growing Partner for 2007.

Progress Software, Boston, provides database and programming tools to more than 2,000 independent software companies worldwide. B&L Information Systems produces metalcasting-specific resource planning software, with more than 375 customers worldwide.

“This is a great accomplishment for B&L and would not have been possible without the dedication, intelligence and hard work of all our employees,” said Philip Laney, the company’s president. “What’s significant about this recognition is the quality of the software companies in the Progress Application Partner network. For B&L to be the fastest growing in this peer group is extraordinary.”