Automotive Aftermarket News

July 26, 2011 - Warehouse Services Inc. Upgrading to Epicor Eagle

Livermore, Calif., July 26, 2011 – Epicor Software Corporation (recently combined with Activant Solutions Inc.), a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, today announced that leading Canadian independent automotive parts distributor Warehouse Services Inc. (WSI) will implement the More...

July 19, 2011 - Epicor Named Exclusive Technology Vendor for Canada’s Modern Sales Co-Op

Livermore, Calif., July 19, 2011 – -- Epicor Software Corporation (recently combined with Activant Solutions Inc.), a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, has been named exclusive technology vendor for Canada's Modern Sales Co-Op (MSC), a 178-member distribution network serving the automotive, marine, industr...

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June 30, 2011 - Modern Sales Co-Op Implementing Epicor Vision System To Help Drive Long-Term Growth, Member Success

Livermore, CA, May 25, 2011 – Epicor Software Corporation (recently combined with Activant Solutions Inc.), a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, today announced that Modern Sales Co-Op (MSC), one of Canada's largest distribution networks serving the automotive, marine, industrial and allied markets, will implement Epicor Vision� business management software to help drive aggressive, long-term growth and better supp...

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April 4, 2011 - Activant Solutions Inc. Agrees to be Acquired by Apax Partners

LIVERMORE, Calif. April 4, 2011 – Activant Solutions Inc., a leading technology provider of ERP and point-of-sale software serving mid-market retailers and distributors, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds advised by Apax Partners, one of the world's leading private equity firms with a strong heritage of technology investment. Activant is currently owned by investment funds affiliated with Hellman & Friedman LLC, Thoma Bravo, LLC and JMI ...

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March 10, 2011 - Special No-Risk Offer Available on Activant ListingExpert Solution for Parts Sales through eBay Motors

Livermore, CA, March 10, 2011 – The innovative new Activant® ListingExpert™ replacement-parts sales solution for eBay Motors is now available with a special limited-time no-risk offer to distributors and jobbers who want to sell products via the world's number one automotive website*.

To demonstrate the benefits of establishing an eBay Motors store, Activant will waive the monthly ListingExpert software licensing fees for the first 120 days and eliminate the one-time set...

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2011

Latest Epicor Press Releases July 26, 2011 Warehouse Services Inc. Upgrading to Epicor Eagle July 19, 2011 Epicor Named Exclusive Technology Vendor for Canada’s Modern Sales Co-Op May 25, 2011 Modern Sales Co-Op Implementing Epicor Vision System To Help Drive Long-Term Growth, Member Success April 04, 2011 Activant Solutions Inc. Agrees to be Acquired by Apax Partners March 10, 2011 Special No-Risk Offer Available on Activant ListingExpert Solution for Parts Sales through eBay Motors January 13, 2011 New Activant Non-Application, Universal Parts eCatalog

2010

November 03, 2010 New Activant ListingExpert Service Enables WDs, Jobbers to Easily List Parts on eBay Motors November 02, 2010 New POS, Inventory Management and Purchasing Capabilities Among Latest Enhancements to Activant Eagle System November 01, 2010 Activant Sets Records for Parts-Data Timeliness and Volume October 26, 2010 XL Parts to Install Activant Vision System to Support Continued Sales and Market Growth October 20, 2010 Activant to Help AAPEX Attendees 'Turn Small Change Into Big Bucks' October 13, 2010 Distributor Feedback Plays Important Part in Ongoing Enhancement of Activant Vision System October 06, 2010 Express Oil Achieves Record Service Growth Following Implementation of Activant ISE System August 23, 2010 Activant Cover-to-Cover eCat Breaks 100 Million Mark August 12, 2010 Arizona Parts Professional Wins Activant Story Contest July 08, 2010 Activant Catalog Grows to More Than 3.2 Million Part Images July 06, 2010 Voting Now Open in Activant 'Auto Parts Story' Contest June 08, 2010 Activant to Award Free Apple iPad for Funniest and Most Interesting Story About Working at Parts Counter February 08, 2010 Comprehensive Activant Auto Service Estimating Solution Coming to 'HITS' Tire Dealer Business Software January 13, 2010 Activant Extends Capabilities of Popular LaserCat 3 eCatalog Interface to Include Off-Line Functionality

2009

December 21, 2009 Longtime Activant Prism User, 2009 Jobber News 'Jobber of the Year' Featured in New Web Video November 03, 2009 Activant Vision Platform Proving to be Popular Among ACDelco, Motorcraft Parts Distributors October 28, 2009 Auto Supply Company Converting to Activant Vision Solution to Support Aggressive Growth Strategy October 20, 2009 Activant Honored as R.O. Writer 'Partner of the Year' By Progressive Automotive Systems, Inc. September 22, 2009 Activant Marks 25th Anniversary of Electronic Cataloging August 31, 2009 Market-Changing Activant LaserCat 3 eCatalog Interface Now Available for Vision, J-CON and Prism Systems June 16, 2009 Canadian Tire Corp. to Use Activant eCatalog Solutions At Canadian Tire and PartSource Stores April 28, 2009 Activant Cover-to-Cover eCatalog Module Registers Over 6 Million User Visits in March March 05, 2009 Alliance WD Reduces Lost Sales Through Integrated Features of Activant Eagle System February 24, 2009 Calif. Shops and WD Accelerating Vehicle Repairs Through Activant-Powered Connectivity, eCatalog

2008

December 18, 2008 Activant and Parts Manufacturers Collaborate On Faster Delivery of Parts Data November 05, 2008 Powerful New Activant LaserCat 3 eCatalog Revolutionizes Research at the Parts Counter November 05, 2008 Activant Adds Scores of Innovative Features To Proven Activant Eagle Solution November 05, 2008 New Activant Vision Software Packs More Than 80 Important New Features, Benefits for Distributors November 05, 2008 Alliance, Activant Sign New Multi-Year Extension To Innovative Data Warehouse Program November 03, 2008 Activant, GCommerce to Offer Bundled EDI Solution for Aftermarket Distributors October 30, 2008 Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Signs Multi-YearAgreement for Use of Activant Electronic Catalog October 10, 2008 Activant Offering Free Webinars for WDs, Jobbers Worried About Sales and Margin Erosion August 06, 2008 Activant Data to Redefine Online Parts Buying Experience August 06, 2008 Activant to Increase Presence at 2008 AAPEX Show July 15, 2008 Activant Document Imaging Solution Helps WD Reduce Staff, Increase Back-Office Productivity May 29, 2008 W.V. Distributor Sees Boost in Gross Margin, Captures Large New Account by Leveraging Activant Eagle System May 07, 2008 Growing Number of Small and Mid-Size Distributors Using RF Scanning to Increase Speed and Accuracy February 26, 2008 Kansas WD Dramatically Increases Delivery Efficiency, Customer Response Time with Help of New Solution from Activant January 17, 2008 Piston Ring Aggressively Implementing New Activant Business Solution Across All Stores

2007

October 30, 2007 Growing Range of Tools and Functionality Driving Demand for Activant Prism Solution October 30, 2007 Significantly Expanded Functionality, New Timesaving Tools Available in Latest Activant Vision Software October 30, 2007 Latest Integrated Activant Systems, eCatalog Tools Driving Sales Effectiveness at Parts Counter October 30, 2007 Distributors Adopting Activant Eagle System as New Standard for Improving Store Operations September 25, 2007 Heavy-Duty Distributor Using Activant Prism Solution August 01, 2007 N.J. Jobber Boosts Efficiency, Revenue Without Adding Staff Through Activant Prism™ Solution July 17, 2007 New Activant Innovation Helps Parts Distributors Generate Revenue from Slow-Moving Stock July 16, 2007 Activant Introduces Market Intelligence Solution to Help Distributors, Jobbers Enhance Sales Performance June 14, 2007 Activant Cover-to-Cover eCatalog Module Tops 1 Million Monthly Page Views May 03, 2007 Latest Activant Innovation Enables Parts Distributors, Jobbers to Improve Customer Delivery Services April 12, 2007 Activant Announces Software User Group Meetings March 22, 2007 Several New Counter, Warehouse Efficiency Tools Introduced in Latest Activant Vision Software March 12, 2007 AASA Recommends Activant Vista Aftermarket Market Intelligence Solution to Members March 06, 2007 Activant Offering Incentives to Help Distributors, Jobbers Replace Outdated Computer February 21, 2007 New Activant Prism Software Offers Tools for Front-to-Back Productivity January 18, 2007 Activant Introduces Custom eCommerce Web Solution for Distributors and Jobbers