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Mitchell Introduces French Language Version of ABS(TM) Management System
| Source: Mitchell International
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - August 16, 2007) - Mitchell International, a leading provider of
information, workflow, and performance management solutions to the
collision claims and repair industries, today announced that it will
release a French version of its ABS™ body shop management system in the
fourth quarter of 2007. This new French language version of ABS will make
its market debut at the International Autobody Congress and Exposition
(NACE Expo) 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from October 31st to November 3rd.
"Mitchell remains committed to maintaining its leadership position in the
shop marketplace by delivering innovative solutions and services that meet
everyday operational needs of body shops and their long-term business
goals. As a result, ABS has experienced over ten years of overwhelming
success, and we are excited to now offer ABS to our French-speaking
customer base in their own language," said Marc Brungger, Executive Vice
President of Mitchell International.
Mike Jerry, Vice President and GM of Mitchell Canada, added, "With the
introduction of ABS French, no other provider can match the functionality,
real-world application, and breadth of solutions that Mitchell can offer to
its customers in Canada. Our English-speaking shops in Quebec have used
ABS for many years and we are thrilled that our French customers can now
experience the incredible benefits of a solution that has been a proven
performer to thousands of shops over the last decade."
Commenting on the announcement, Gilles Ruel, owner of Fix Auto in
Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec, said, "We have been using ABS in English for over
a year with great success. We are excited and look forward to using the
French version."
Mitchell International has two market-leading solutions in the body shop
management system marketplace: ABS (desktop for single shops) and ABS
Enterprise (Web-based for high-functioning and multi-location shops).
These management systems automate routine operations like job costing,
parts management and scheduling, and generate more than 100 detailed
productivity and profitability reports, ensuring that owners and managers
have the information they need to make smart business decisions. ABS and
ABS Enterprise are the recognized industry leaders and are the fastest
growing management systems in the marketplace today.
About Mitchell International, Inc.
Mitchell International is a leading provider of information, workflow, and
performance management solutions to the automotive insurance claims
industry, serving carriers, collision repair facilities, and other
commercial participants in the physical damage and auto-related medical
claims markets. Mitchell facilitates millions of electronic transactions
between more than 16,000 business partners each month to enhance their
productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction levels. For more
information on Mitchell International, visit its Web site at
www.mitchell.com.