AAIA Launches New Data Audit and Certification Service
AAIA has launched a new service that enables aftermarket manufacturers and suppliers to audit and certify product information compliance with the Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES). The Data Audit and Certification service (DAC) is provided in partnership with Comergent Technologies, Inc., a leading demand chain management software applications company based in Redwood City, Calif.
Vertical Development Joins Forces with Wade & Partners
Content management systems provider Vertical Development, Inc. (VDI) has joined forces with aftermarket consulting firm Wade&Partners to offer an expanded range of services. Through this new partnership, VDI can provide customers with brand development, research, recruiting, product development, customer relationship management and other management and marketing services.
Transpro Expands A/C Condenser Program
Transpro has expanded application coverage for its line of Ready-Aire Air Conditioning Condensers with the publication of a new 2004 catalog. The newly expanded product offering includes more than 400 total part numbers with coverage through the 2004 model year on several applications.
ATP-Inc. to Produce Illustrated Parts Catalog Internally Using e-Publisher
The e-Publisher catalog management system from Vertical Development Inc. (VDI) has given replacement parts supplier ATP-Inc. the capability to generate illustrated parts lists and catalogs internally, bypassing traditional typesetting and desktop publishing services. According to VDI, the system will also allow ATP to produce literature faster and export data mapped in industry-standard formats.
Walker Exhaust Announces Special Spring Trade Promotion
Walker Exhaust is offering a special spring trade promotion that enables undercar professionals to earn $25 gift cards, be entered into weekly $500 cash giveaways and participate in a sweepstakes drawing for a premium home theater system.
SKF/CR Launches New Online Catalog
SKF/Chicago Rawhide has launched a new online catalog of bearings and seals for car and light truck applications. The online catalog is capable of searching by application, part number or by a manufacturers’ part number. Once a part is selected, a separate screen appears showing an image of the part, as well as the specifications and properties of the part. According to SKF, the online catalog offers the most up-to-date product information and also eliminates the use of printed materials.