Advantive Acquires DataNet and PQ Systems

Advantive, a mission-critical software provider for specialty manufacturing and distribution businesses, has acquired DataNet (maker of WinSPC) and PQ Systems (provider of SQCpack and GAGEpack) to expand its statistical process control (SPC), quality and gage calibration software capabilities. The deals broaden Advantive's manufacturing software portfolio and deepen its ability to serve customers across manufacturing and distribution end markets.