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H.B. Fuller Selects Commerce One for Business-to-Business Electronic CommerceWorldwide Manufacturer of Adhesives, Sealants, Coatings, Paints and Other Specialty Chemicals Reduces Costs Through Strategic Internet Procurement Solutions WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2000-- Commerce One, Inc. (Nasdaq:CMRC - news), the leading provider of global business-to-business electronic commerce solutions, today announced that H.B. Fuller (Nasdaq:FULL - news), a global manufacturer and marketer of adhesives, sealants, coatings, paints and other specialty chemicals, has chosen the Commerce One Solution to automate purchasing of goods and services throughout the company's worldwide offices. The Commerce One system is expected to streamline H.B. Fuller's purchasing process, reduce operational costs and enable more strategic procurement planning. Using the Commerce One BuySite(TM) eProcurement Application, which automates the internal procurement process from requisition through order, and Commerce One MarketSite(TM) Global Trading Portal for transacting with suppliers, H.B. Fuller employees will be able to quickly access on-line supplier catalogs, check availability and submit orders for products and services. By automating the procurement process, H.B. Fuller expects to reduce purchasing costs and increase operational efficiency across the company. ``We wanted a more strategic way to cost effectively conduct our purchases worldwide,' said Paul Satre, manager of H.B. Fuller's e-Commerce Strategic Business Unit. ``Commerce One is helping us meet this goal quickly and easily.' biz.yahoo.com