OptiCat, a leading supplier of cataloging data services for the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarkets, has announced that Jost International, has joined the OptiCat Network.
As the heavy-duty aftermarket community continues to embrace data standards, more and more heavy-duty truck parts data receivers (distributors and other data users) are requesting high-quality digital product data and images that conform to the Auto Care PIES (Product Information Exchange Standard) data standards. The OptiCat Network provides a cloud-based, secure, supplier-controlled distribution mechanism that includes data validation and secure distribution of proprietary data to specifically chosen channel partners within the supply chain.
This capability and others provided by the OptiCat Network is focused on helping all heavy-duty suppliers and their channel partners be more efficient and successful in selling more parts. With this new addition, there are more than 930 supplier brands in OptiCat’s secure data repository for use by supplier-approved data receiver channel partners.
JOST International is a leading supplier of fifth wheels and landing gear in both the North American and global trucking industries. With a clear focus on the customer, JOST strives to continually exceed expectations meeting the diverse needs of the customer while providing high quality components to the heavy-duty truck and trailer industries. The company has two manufacturing plants in the U.S. to serve North America. The landing gear products are manufactured in Michigan and the fifth wheel product line is produced in the Tennessee facility. Globally, JOST World has production sites in 13 countries across five continents to serve all of the major manufacturers.
