FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 26, 2013
Contact: Della Domingo
909-978-6723
dellad@sema.org
SEMA Data Co-op Announces FREE Data Exports to SEMA Members
--SDC eliminates obstacles to Product Data Distribution--
Diamond Bar, CA (November 26, 2013) --SEMA members that sell or distribute products can now obtain an unlimited number of Product Data exports from the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC), at absolutely no cost. The savings, available to any SEMA member receiver in the SDC, totals $1,200 per year and is the newest incentive for members to join the SDC.
Launched in March 2012 with a beta test, the SDC is now a fully operational service that makes it possible for businesses to quickly and easily obtain valuable information about products from manufacturers. Information includes weights and measures, accurate descriptions, current pricing, UPC codes, images and other digital assets, and more. Details also include rich vehicle application data, and power year/make/model look ups.
"Our mission from the very beginning has been to facilitate broad, open distribution of Product Data throughout the industry with the goal of growing sales and market size," said Jon Wyly, CEO of the SDC. "By providing free unlimited exports to SEMA members, we will remove all obstacles for data receivers while providing a great reason to join SEMA and enjoy other benefits of membership. Coming off of a very successful SEMA Show, the SDC gained over 40 new members, making the SDC data repository brand count among the largest in the industry. Now, with free data exports available, SEMA members can power their business systems and web sites more affordably than ever."
Nathan Ridnouer, VP of Councils and Membership at SEMA, commented, "What a great new reason for resellers to join SEMA. Not only will we save our members up to $1,200 each year through this program, but we'll also help them get more out of their industry trade association. SEMA membership offers cost-saving benefits throughout the year, and resources to help businesses be more efficient and productive."
The SEMA Data Co-op is an industry-owned and operated initiative designed to bring full product data management capabilities to participating Suppliers, and to deliver clean, customized data exports to Receivers at the lowest possible cost. Features include a secure, industry standards based centralized data repository, extensive on-boarding tools, expert live training and technical assistance, and unlimited standard or fully customized data exports. To learn more about the program, visit www.SemaDataCoop.org or contact Jim Graven at JimG@SemaDataCoop.org or call 888-958-6698 ext 4. To learn more about membership in SEMA, please email members@sema.org or call 909-610-2030.
About SEMA
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association founded in 1963, represents the $29.99 billion specialty automotive industry of 6,537 member-companies. It is the authoritative source for research, data, trends and market growth information for the specialty auto parts industry. The industry provides appearance, performance, comfort, convenience and technology products for passenger and recreational vehicles. For more information, contact SEMA at 1575 S. Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765, tel: 909/396-0289, or visit www.sema.org or www.enjoythedrive.com.
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