WEST CHESTER, PA -- WiredPlaces, a provider of standardization and centralization of data for the aftermarket, and Technologue, a provider of OEM parts research for the automotive aftermarket, and prime contractor for the ACES cataloging standard, have announced a joint venture through which they will begin providing catalog mapping and data conversion services for automotive aftermarket manufacturers.

Equipped with Technologue's AccuCAT mapping tool and the AccuCAT maintenance tool, WiredPlaces will enter the mapping and conversion market just in time to address the rapidly expanding demand for manufacturers to have their data in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association Catalog Enhanced Standard (ACES).

Technologue will also lend support services to WiredPlaces, enabling the scaling necessary to serve the market.

“WiredPlaces' mission is to change the landscape of the automotive aftermarket," said Ed Wargo, vice president and COO of Wired Places. "The adoption of the ACES standard allows the automotive aftermarket to begin to realize the kind of efficiencies common in other markets. Our recent endorsement by Pep Boys validates that ACES compliant data is where the market is going. However, to get there requires skilled people, proven products and affordable pricing. Our relationship with Technologue allows us to deliver on all three fronts."

Nick Porrini, president and CEO of Technologue commented, “Our expertise developed over twenty years enables us to support WiredPlaces with the fastest, most accurate and lowest cost route to ACES compliant data for all automotive aftermarket manufacturers. A key differentiator to me compared to other products available in the market is that this is the same product we use to convert Technologue’s 20 years worth of original equipment data.”

For more details, visit: www.wiredplaces.com or www.technologue.com.

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