Shenzhen, China – Valor Computerized Systems Ltd, a global provider of productivity-enhancing software solutions for the electronics industry, announced today that SMT China magazine has recently awarded the company with its prestigious Vision Award for 2007, in the Software Management and Environmental Responsibility categories.

This is the second year in a row in which Valor wins the Vision Award. The previous Award was presented to Valor for vPlan, its latest process planning and engineering platform. The current award is presented for vManage - Valor’s solution for End to End Manufacturing Monitoring and Control. vManage was recognized by the Vision Award independent judges panel as demonstrating an innovative approach in dealing with market challenges and dynamics, and as being a product whose contribution to the market deserves special recognition. The judges panel was comprised of recognized industry experts as well as readers of SMT China from all industry sectors.

“Valor is very proud to have won the SMT China Vision Award this year for the second time. We have put a lot of effort into developing vManage as a platform that can meet the exact challenges that markets such as the Chinese electronics manufacturing market are faced with, and we are pleased to see that our efforts are recognized and valued by both the industry and our customers.” said KH Ong, President of Valor Far East.

“SMT China Vision Awards is the unique and most prestigious award program for China electronic manufacturing industry, organized in China, held in China and participated and supported by many world-class suppliers. On behalf of SMT China magazine and our readers at large, we express our sincere congratulations to Valor.” said Adonis Mak, President of ACT International Media Group and Publishing Director of SMT China magazine.

vManage provides a complete shop floor control and material management solution that is a key component of Valor’s manufacturing execution suite. vManage is used by leading electronics manufacturers as the single platform which collects accurate real-time machine performance data from all major equipment vendors and provides complete visibility and control over every aspect of the manufacturing operation - from SMT lines to final system assembly.