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Bell & Howell Releases Ford Fleet Electronic Parts Catalog System

by Staff
April 24, 2001
2 min to read


Bell & Howell's Publishing Services unit, an electronic catalog management company for original equipment automotive parts, announced on April 24 the development of Ford Fleet EPC, a new electronic parts catalog (EPS) system for Ford Motor Company's commercial fleet customers. "With Bell & Howell's Ford Fleet EPC, Ford's commercial fleet customers can get quick access to accurate up-to-date parts information on tens of thousands of original Ford parts needed to repair and service their vehicles," said Corey Roberts, vice president of product marketing and global accounts at Bell & Howell. "With the development of Ford Fleet EPC, Bell & Howell continues to expand the market for its market-leading electronic parts catalog solutions." According to Roberts, Ford Fleet EPC provides quick and accurate parts look-up navigation. It offers search capability by part number, part name or simply by pointing and clicking on the parts illustration. "Fort Fleet EPC is a powerful new solution for Ford's commercial fleet customers aimed at reducingf the time needed to specify parts with local dealerships and other locations where fleet customers purchase original equipment parts for their vehicles," Roberts said. According to Roberts, Ford Fleet EPC uses DVD-ROM technology to provide monthly parts information updates to Ford's fleet customers. "Our singular focus as an organization has always been to provide products and services that enable franchise dealers to sell more genuine automotive parts," Roberts said. "Now, we're helping Ford's fleet customers order genuine Ford parts more accurately and efficiently as well." "Bell & Howell's Ford Fleet EPC product is consistent with Ford Customer Services Division's strategy to deliver tools that enable Ford's fleet customers to quickly and accurately specify genuine Ford parts," said Tom Wenzel, manager of North American Fleet Service for Ford. For product information, call toll free 1-888-543-0894. About Bell & Howell For information on Bell & Howell Company, visit www.bellhowell.com. For more information on Bell & Howell's Publishing Services business, call 1-800-443-6910 or visit www.bellhowell.publishingservices.com.

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