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2003 AFTERMARKET WEB CHALLENGETM FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
Research Triangle Park, N.C. September 23, 2003—The MEMA Information Services Council recently announced the finalists for the annual Aftermarket Web ChallengeTM. This year’s finalists are: Dana Brake and Chassis, McHenry, Ill.; Delphi Product and Service Solutions, Troy, Mich.; and WIX Filters, Gastonia, N.C.
The Aftermarket Web Challenge is the automotive aftermarket’s oldest and most recognized competition and award for Web application excellence. It is sponsored by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Information Services Council (MIS Council) and is held in conjunction with the organization’s annual Fall Conference.
The 2003 competition focuses on business-to-business (B2B) extranets that connect manufacturers with their customers. The three finalists will compete at the MIS Council’s Annual Fall Conference on Oct.14, 2003 at the TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, Fla. Attendees, who will include aftermarket information technology and e-commerce professionals, will select a winning application based on content, features and usability.
The MEMA Information Services Council is an industry peer group of professionals responsible for their companies’ information services operations and whose companies are members of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association. The Council serves as a forum for information exchange on issues relating to e-commerce, Internet, EDI and information technology applications. Its annual conferences and industry committees facilitate information exchange and help the aftermarket industry develop and utilize standards for electronic commerce.
Founded in 1904, MEMA exclusively represents and serves manufacturers of motor vehicle components, tools and equipment, automotive chemicals and related products used in the production, repair and maintenance of all classes of motor vehicles. MEMA’s three market segment associations serve all of the motor vehicle supplier industry: aftermarket – Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA); heavy duty – Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA); and original equipment – Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA). Make MEMA your first call for global intelligence on the motor vehicle supplier industry, leading-edge market research, international business support, government representation, industry networking and commercial services. Experience MEMA, www.mema.org.
