Service Providers
The companies listed below are all subscribers to the AAIA Electronic Catalog Standards. They possess expertise in catalog database management in addition to their unique specialties. They are valuable resources for others subscribers of the AAIA Standards to use in building or converting an Electronic Catalog Database.
Activant Solutions Inc.
Activant Solutions Inc.
7683 Southfront Road
Livermore, CA 94551
Phone 925-454-6636
Fax (512) 330-9273
E-mail: doreen.slayter@activant.com
Web: www.activant.com
Contact: Doreen Slayter
Activant Data Mapping Services allow aftermarket businesses to achieve competitive advantage through rapid availability of parts information. The company's expanded services include exclusive in-house data mapping and conversion to the AAIA ACES standard via Winsby Group's proven ACEMapper technology. Contact Doreen Slayter 925-454-6636 or doreen.slayter@activant.com for manufacturer services information.
ALLDATA
9412 Big Horn Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Phone: 800-829-8727 x3133
Fax: 916-684-5225
E-mail: sgill@alldata.com
Web site: www.alldata.com
Contact: Steven Gill, Product Marketing Manager
A leading publisher of Automotive Diagnostic and Repair information, Technical Service Bulletins, Wiring Diagrams, OEM Part numbers and prices, labor time data, Maintenance schedules, and warranty and recall information. AAIA Make/Model Compatible.
Autology Data Management Group
P.O. Box 521416
Salt Lake City, UT 84152
Phone: (801)949-4645
E-mail: info@autologydata.com
Web site: www.autologydata.com
With an unprecedented focus on integrity, Autology Data Management Group offers a variety of state of the art electronic catalog database management solutions which include: data mapping, data entry, database creation and conversion, QA and omission reports, interchanges and research for all standard aftermarket industry formats.
Broad Run Enterprises
1321 Robin Road
E. Fallowfield, PA 19320
Phone: 610-384-9160
E-mail: Blamb@broadrun.com
Contact: Bill Lamb, President
OEM Research and Catalog Production in Automotive Lighting. Both ACES and Legacy compliant.
Digital Performance, Inc.
2700 Cherry Ave
Long Beach, CA 90755
Phone: 562-988-8445
Fax: 562-988-8446
E-mail: sales@digitalperformance.com
Web site: www.DigitalPerformance.com
Contact: Gigi Ho
Digital Performance helps companies catalog their data to ACES and PIES standards with the leading software-as-a-service, providing both a Do-It-Yourself AND a Do-It-For-Me solution for the for the Performance and Accessory market. Using its own mapping solution, SPEEDcat, Digital Performance has cataloged over 700 brands, 850K parts covering 10 million applications to offer data licensing to warehouse distributors, eCommerce retailers and syndication partners, making it the most widely used Performance and Accessory database. We deliver data to CarQuest, Arrow Speed, Summit, Advanced Auto, Motor State, JEGs, Activant, Keystone, Auto Zone, Wrenchead and over 50 other large distributors. We have also launched a Shopping Guide for performance parts and are taking it out to consumer sites where millions of enthusiasts visit, including Digital Performance's own StreetPerformance.com which is the most widely used automotive aftermarket search engine.
DCI 's Electronic Cataloging Division
7177 Hickman Road, Unit 6
Des Moines, IA 50322
Phone: 515-276-0442
Fax: 515-270-1408
E-mail: Craig@dcinet.com
Web site: www.dcinet.com
Contact: Craig Lee, VP, Electronic Cataloging
Specializing in the development of electronic cataloging databases for Performance and Accessory product manufacturers and Performance Parts and Accessories e-catalog delivered via the Internet to countermen, WD call centers, etc. DCi delivers electronic cataloging for manufacturers web sites with i-WebCat, in addition to developing ALL-Channels electronic cataloging databases and delivering CatalogRack.com, an Internet-based e-catalog.
eTool Developers
101 Washington Street, B-181
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Phone: 866-838-6657
Fax: 616-842-8880
E-mail: luannebrown@etooldevelopers.com
Web site: www.etooldevelopers.com
Contact: Luanne Brown
eTool Developers builds full-service websites that you can manage yourself. We provide a Web-based content management platform that includes online catalog and eCommerce capability which gives our clients the ability to edit their own pages, upload their product information (PIES) and apply the vehicle application (year/make/model/sub-model) for their parts using ACES. It’s simple and easy for them to maintain. Call us today to find out how we can help you sell your products on the internet.
IBM Corporation
Automotive & Industrial Sector Solutions
Master Data Management & WebSphere Product Center
18000 W. Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48086-5050
Phone: 248-552-4303 or 248-210-5053
Email: pdcruz@us.ibm.com
Contact: Prem D'Cruz, Marketing Manager
IBM's Product Information Management (PIM) solution enables automotive aftermarket companies to manage product information as a key strategic asset and gain a sustainable competitive advantage. Key features include
- A single source of product and part data
- Streamlines business process with workflow capabilities
- Supports AAIA industry standards P.I.E.S. and ACES
- Proven solution for business problems around New Part Introduction; Trading Partner Collaboration; Internal Data Synchronization; Electronic Parts Catalogs; e-Commerce and Content Management
Illumaware
P.O. Box 2006
Wake Forest, NC
27588-2006
800.880.4964 PHONE
919.740.4478 MOBILE
919.882.9447 FAX
Adrian.Klingel@illumaware.com
www.illumaware.com
Contact: Adrian G. Klingel
Original author of the CARQUESTxml standard, the basis of PIES xml. Provider of ItemExpress™, the fastest way to get aftermarket product data to the right people in the right format. Our ItemExpress service allows aftermarket vendors to communicate their data in CARQUESTxml, PIES xml, and ACES xml standard formats without the resource-intensive work of writing special programs to convert their data. ItemExpress prices and options are posted on our website. Illumaware consultants are also available to aftermarket companies for on-site or off-site aftermarket-centric database and development consulting services.
Innovative Logic Corporation
5 Willow Lane
Smiths Falls
Ontario Canada K7A 4S5
Phone: 613-284-0647
Fax: 613-284-8205
Web: www.InnovativeLogic.com
E-mail: info@innovativelogic.com
Contact: Chris Babcock, President
Innovative Logic has been a leading provider of catalog management solutions since 1997. Specializing in catalog management and mapping, Innovative Logic solutions deliver some of the highest accuracy rates and fastest turn around of data in the industry today: ILC’s PartSmart All-In-One allows manufacturers to publish electronic and print-ready catalogs directly from the database. PartSmart also offers full mapping capability including auto mapping of some Legacy to ACES and report generation including Overlaps. PartSmart standards include AIAA Legacy, ACES, PIES, NAPA and Advance Auto Parts. ILC’s data utilities and services include data mapping to all industry standards, mapping validation, data entry, database setup, database maintenance, database hosting, data clean up and reporting, catalog creation, electronic catalog publishing, eCommerce websites and consulting services.
Janco International
859 Robinwood Court
Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone: 231-941-8000, 1-800-782-5872 (US) or 1-800-323-5872(Canada)
Fax: 231-941-8088
E-mail: lindaw@jancointernational.com
Contact: Linda Wittbrodt
Point of Sale software provider specializing in the Undercar market. StockTrac Enterprise integrates to AAIA compatible electronic catalogs for use by our customers.
JNPSoft, Inc.
400 Atlantic Ave; Suite 1-105
Outremont, Quebec
H2V 1A5
Phone: (514) 212-5564
Fax: (514) 858-9994
E-mail: ndicenso@jnpsoft.com
Web site: www.jnpsoft.com
Contact: Nat Di Censo, President
JNPSoft is a leading provider of cataloging solutions to the Automotive Aftermarket Industry. With its best-of-breeds PartCat solution, customers can map their data into ACES, legacy or other receiver formats, publish professional, printer-ready, catalogs as well as make their product information available on the WWW from one all-inclusive data repository. Other receiver formats supported include NAPA, AutoZone, CarQuest, Advance, CSKAuto, Canadian Tire, ACDelco. PartCat is also PIES compliant. Using
cutting edge conversion utilities, JNPSoft can also facilitate your data conversion tasks.
Omnitek Information Systems, Inc.
24081 Lindley St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Phone: 949-581-5895
Fax: 949-587-0971
E-Mail: ash@omnitekinc.com
Web site: www.omnitekinc.com
Contact: Ash Dudakia, President
Software Modules: Catalog, Pricing, Interchange, OE Research Electronic Publishing: In-house Postscript output for Catalogs, Price Lists & Interchanges. Value added Service: AAIA file conversion, Data Entry, Scanning, CD ROM Catalog, and Internet/Intranet Connectivity.
Pricedex Software Inc.
Box 458, 1864 Hwy 2.
E Brockville, ON K6V 5V6
Phone: 613-341-9200
Fax: 613-345-3660
E-mail: jeff.marshall@pricedex.com
Web site: www.pricedex.com
Contact: Jeffrey Marshall, Director of Business Development
Pricedex Software Inc. is a leading developer of world-class Product Information Management (PIM) software applications, fully automating the ‘Four Pillars of PIM’ – Product and Part Management, Pricing Management, Catalog Management and Data Synchronization. AutoPIM Pro(TM) is the aftermarket’s only end-to-end PIM solution, offering complete ACES and PIES compliance in one application, while also enabling cross-media publishing of catalog and pricing information to a wide range of other proprietary and industry catalog standards and paper catalogs. PDM Explorer(TM) is an XML e-Catalog viewer suite for dynamic publishing of web and CD-ROM electronic catalogs. Full implementation and support services provided.
Quantum Data Services
P.O. Box 685
117 West 200
South Farmington, Utah 84025-0685
Phone (801) 447--8858
Fax (801) 447-8857
E-mail: randy@quantumdataservices.com
Web site: www.quantumdataservices.com
Contact: Randy Wiser, President
Quantum Data Services provides an array of services including: data mapping, data entry, database setup, line audits file, quality assurance reporting and i-Cat maintenance software. The i-Cat software package allows manufacturers to build/update their own catalog databases and utilizes the AAIA Electronic Catalog Standards.
R. L. Polk & Co.
26955 Northwestern Hwy.
Southfield, MI 48033
Phone: 248.728.7000
Fax: 248.273.6896
E-Mail: aftermarket@polk.com
Website: http://usa.polk.com/Industries/AfterMkt/
The Information Process Management experts, Polk will completely assess your data, your technology and your process in order to help you make the best decisions for processing your information to be consistent with output requirements and the current and future needs of your customers and your trading partners. We independently recommend the system and implementation process strategy that will be best suited for your company. We also offer Inventory Management, Target Marketing and VIN-Decoding Solutions for the Automotive Aftermarket.
River's Edge, Inc.
P.O. Box 6604
Woodland Hills, CA 91365
Phone: 818-435-4527
Fax: 818-245-7982
E-mail: info@rebsi.com
Web site: www.rebsi.com
www.cartrebsi.com
Contact: Johnny Halverson
Developers of Auto PlusXP an innovative automotive business software system designed specifically for automotive manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors & retailers. Auto PlusXP is completely AAIA compliant with catalog building, ecommerce integration, SEO functionality, data import from companies such as DCI and more.
Solenium Group Inc.
12 Steinway Blvd. Unit 3
Toronto, Ontario M9W 6M5
Canada
Phone: 800-811-5473
Fax: 416-798-8216
E-mail: cdisano@soleniuminc.com
Web site: www.soleniuminc.com
Contact: Claudio Disano, President
Solenium Group, Inc. is an industry leader with 25 years of experience providing the aftermarket with comprehensive Database Management and Publishing Systems, as well as Product Image Capture and Management Solutions. Our solutions facilitate publishing in Print, CD, Web, and e-Catalog formats including ACES, NAPA, and PIES. Solenium has enabled a vast number of aftermarket companies to maintain and improve their competitiveness, efficiencies, and profitability, through the implementation of relevant, timely, and cost effective software solutions. Solenium systems focus on enhancing sales, reducing returns, and facilitating the effective movement of products throughout the supply chain. Solenium values and builds strong client partnerships by helping them to achieve their business goals.
Stronghold Technology Group
1901 E. Carnegie Ave
Suite 1Q
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: 949-261-9944, ext. 115
Fax: 949-261-9966
E-Mail: jspeyer@stronghold.com
Contact: Josh Speyer, President
Stronghold Technology Group is a leading provider of electronic catalogs, e-commerce solutions, and data services to the automotive industry. Stronghold VIN is a powerful database product that allows the conversion of Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN’s) into detailed vehicle information. Stronghold VIN contains information for vehicles dating from 1981 - 2003 and converts VIN to ACES Make/Model ID numbers for accurate and reliable vehicle identification.
Technologue, Inc
882 South Matlack Street
Suite 109
West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: 610-430-0104
Fax: 610-430-0106
E-mail: info@technologue.com
Web site: www.technologue.com
Contact: Nicholas Porrini, President
OEM parts database research, Interchange and Cross-reference, Catalog Production and Typesetting, Electronic Catalog database management and file conversion. AAIA Compatible.
Vertical Development, Inc.
935 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: 630-724-1159
Fax: 630-724-1160
E-mail: rgarand@verticaldev.com
Web site: www.verticaldev.com
Contact: Ron Garand, Vice President
Vertical Development specializes in Database Publishing, e-Business, and Software development. Our e-publishing system is database-publishing software for automatically producing Printed, Web, and CD-ROM publications. The system maps to both AAIA and NAPA 2000 file standards. Output finished pages on any Windows compatible device or directly to a PDF file.
Winsby Group, LLC
11124 S. Towne Square, #103
St. Louis, MO 63123
Phone: 314-487-8186
E-mail: dougw@winsbygroup.com
Web site: www.winsbygroup.com
Contact: Doug Winsby, President
Developers of innovative ACES & PIES based solutions for the Automotive Aftermarket: AceAudit.com is an Internet-based ACES validation service; AceMapper is a powerful and flexible general-purpose ACES mapping solution co-marketed and used internally by Activant Solutions; AcePlanner is a product management tool to facilitate new-part and product life-cycle decisions; PiesCentral is an affordable PIES publishing system (with a built-in PIES on Demand web service); PIES Assistant is a low-cost, subscription-based tool to view and validate PIES 4.2/5.0 xml files; IntelliPart is an enterprise-level marketing and catalog management system. The company was founded by Doug Winsby, instructor for the University of the Aftermarket, lead architect of the ACES delivery standard and an active member of the AAIA Technology Standards and Solutions Committee.
Wrenchead, Incorporated
114 West Business Park Drive
Draper, UT 84020
Phone 801-553-9636
Fax 801-553-9492
E-mail: kyle@wrenchead.com
Web site: www.wrenchead.com
Contact: Kyle Johnson
Electronic Catalog Provider, Catalog Database Consulting, QuickCat database publishing software. AAIA Compatible.