SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - Jul 5, 2012) - Mitchell today announced a new technology integration with KPA as a partner in the RepairCenter™ ToolStore, making it possible for auto body repair shops to engage with KPA's compliance solutions directly from the RepairCenter Workspace.
KPA's proprietary myKPAonline system for automotive repair and collision centers is now seamlessly integrated into RepairCenter through the ToolStore to provide auto body shops compliance assistance with state, local and federal laws.
"This integration will allow Mitchell customers to easily access OSHA, EPA and DOT compliance assistance. Using our add-on tool to the RepairCenter interface is a great way to ensure all facility employees can complete online training, view Material Safety Data Sheets, and submit safety suggestions," explains Eric Schmitz, Vice President of Product & Business Development at KPA. "Our goal at KPA is to make compliance easy, and the new integration with Mitchell just makes sense."
The assistance offered by KPA can cover all aspects of OSHA, EPA and DOT compliance and can also provide loss control benefits, reducing overhead shop expenses. KPA's nationwide compliance experts can supplement the myKPAonline software solution to provide personalized onsite assistance.
"By opening the ToolStore to KPA's solutions we're giving shops the opportunity to be proactive with their environmental and safety practices. Mitchell will continue to source best in class software solutions like myKPAonline and make these available through the RepairCenter ToolStore, " said Peter Lovasz, Senior Director of Mitchell Repair Solutions.
Mitchell's RepairCenter ToolStore is a dynamic market place that empowers body shops to connect with their mission critical collision repair trading partners and third party add-on tools -- tools that help shops streamline workflows and run their businesses more profitably and efficiently. Built within RepairCenter's market leading repair data and business management solutions, the ToolStore features applications across multiple categories such as paint, rental, parts, analytics, accessories, compliance, digital marketing, customer satisfaction and more. The RepairCenter ToolStore is like having every tool in the industry on hand for the collision repair shop workflow.
To learn more about RepairCenter, visit www.repaircenter.mitchell.com, or to get additional information about building your own application in the ToolStore, contact Mitchell by email at RepairCenterInfo@mitchell.com or telephone at 1-800-238-9111.
About KPA
KPA is a dealer services and Internet marketing provider for over 4,000 automotive, truck, and equipment dealerships and service companies. KPA provides consulting services and software for three industry-specific product lines: Environment & Safety, HR Management, and Internet Marketing. For more information, visit www.kpaonline.com.
About Mitchell
Mitchell empowers clients to achieve measurably better outcomes. Providing unparalleled breadth of technology, connectivity and information solutions to the Property & Casualty claims and Collision Repair industries, Mitchell is uniquely able to simplify and accelerate the claims management and collision repair processes.
As a leading provider of Property & Casualty claims technology solutions, Mitchell processes over 50 million transactions annually for over 300 insurance companies/claims payers and over 30,000 collision repair facilities throughout North America. Founded in 1946, Mitchell is headquartered in San Diego, California, and has 1,700 employees. The company is privately owned primarily by the Aurora Capital Group, a Los Angeles-based investment group. For more information about Mitchell, visit www.mitchell.com.