Cataloguing partnership supports growth

Leading supplier of automotive parts and garage equipment, Andrew Page, has signed an exclusive partnership deal with the UK’s foremost vehicle and parts data platform providers, CarweB and MAM Software to more accurately map OE parts suppliers’ data against the UK vehicle parc.

Mark Saunders, CEO of Andrew Page stated: “Combining the best of Carweb and MAM has created an industry leading cataloguing solution and is a very exciting development for Andrew Page. We have been evaluating a number of cataloguing options over the past year to support our growth ambitions and this was far and away the best.”

Combined with MAM’s integrated business systems, Andrew Page can now offer catalogue content on a common platform for direct telesales, national accounts, workshop management systems and also on-line, all in real time.

Saunders continues: “Our strength has always been in developing the quality of our catalogue content. Speed, accuracy and simplicity are critical to succeeding in our increasingly competitive market place.  Being able to focus on user content and leave the market leaders in vehicle data and platform provision to do what they do best, clearly makes total sense.”

Barry Clarke, IT Director at CarweB commented: “We’re very excited to be working with Andrew Page Group as they continue to expand.  Their requirement for accuracy and quality of data means the relationship between Andrew Page and CarweB will be a strong fit.”

“We’re delighted to extend our long standing relationship with Andrew Page,” said Mike Jamieson,CEO of MAM Software. “Autocat+ is an online vehicle parts catalogue, and a key part of MAM Software’s product offering. It delivers several benefits to Andrew Page, including accurate, up to date parts data, instant access to parts information and a simplified product search. Having Andrew Page as a customer is a great endorsement, and we look forward to working with them in the future.”

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About Andrew Page Limited

Having originally been founded by Andrew Page in 1917, his son James, formed Andrew Page Limited in 1946. The company is an independent distributor of quality vehicle components, workshop equipment, tools and diagnostics. From its Leeds headquarters it controls all nationwide branches and employs over 2,000 people.

The company has grown progressively and underlined its national reach. This includes purchasing the Camberley Auto Factors (CAF) branch network in the south of England, acquiring 21 Unipart Automotive branches following the collapse of the company in 2014, and the subsequent rebranding as Andrew Page, The Autoparts People.

The AP-Tech division meets customer requirements for tools and workshop equipment and reaches customers across the UK through its website www.ap-tech.co.uk. Auto Education is a training programme run by Andrew Page Limited and consists of 30 courses designed to improve and advance technicians skills to recognised national standards. Further information on the training courses and how to book can be found at: www.autoeducation.co.uk.

About MAM Software

MAM Software (NASDAQ Capital Market: MAMS) is a leading global provider of on-premise and cloud-based business management solutions for the auto parts, tire and vertical distribution industries. The company provides a portfolio of innovative software (SaaS and packaged), data (DaaS), and integration (iPaaS) services that enable businesses to intelligently manage core business processes, control costs and generate new profit opportunities. MAM's integrated platforms provide a wealth of rich functionality including: point-of-sale, inventory, purchasing, reporting, data and e-commerce. Wholesale, retail and installer business across North America, the U.K. and Ireland rely on MAM solutions, backed by dedicated teams of experienced service and support professionals. For further information, please visit http://www.mamsoftware.com.   

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