2002

Tracer module launched.
Software modules upgraded to support derived ingredient and product specifications in a dynamic hierarchy; and Relationships. 
Enhanced Cost Roll-up
SQL export

2001

Full Citrix™ capability supported.

2000

Expansion of Format's U.S. operations, opening offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota and St. Louis, Missouri.

1999

First with least cost intelligent ingredient development tool: Integra-Mix.  
New Century™ for Windows™ Terminal Server

1998

Bio-Security™ module launched 
Global-Manager™ module
Premix Management implemented
QC-Mix^ฎ New Century™ released
Two general enhancement releases

1997

Launch of Win32 version of New Century™
Launch of Export-Import™ module, and of Variable Manager™
Two general enhancement releases

1996

Launch of  New Century™ for Windows™ NT Networks and Clients

1995

Launch of New Century™ software
Launch of New Century™ Single-Mixฎ  for DOS operating system

1992

4d version of Format software with Equations processor

1991

First with incorporation of probability constraints into the optimization together with manufacturing parameters: QC-Mixฎ

1990

First intelligent labeling program with full integration of formulation programs

1986

First with macro functionality to improve productivity and flexibility

1985

First with multi-mill, multi-period formulation: Global-Mix™

1983

First with Bin optimization for silo resource management: Bin-Mix™

1979

First with VAX software

1974

Single-Mixฎ released in the USA on a time-share basis. First multi-product least cost resource optimization: Multi-Mix™
First with Parametrics: What if? For ingredient cost, tonnage, inclusion rate and nutrient specifications.

1971

First commercially available least-cost feed formulation.

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