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MEMA INFORMATION SERVICES COUNCIL TO RECOGNIZE EXCELLENCE IN AFTERMARKET B2B EXTRANETS

Research Triangle Park, N.C., June 9, 2003 – To recognize excellence in Web-based e-commerce applications, the MEMA Information Services Council Board of Directors has announced a call for applications to the annual Aftermarket Web Challenge™.

The Aftermarket Web Challenge is the automotive aftermarket’s oldest and most recognized 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 will focus on business-to-business (B2B) extranets that connect manufacturers with their customers. Applicants are asked to provide a one-page overview of their corporate extranet Web site and up to five screen shots.

Three finalists will be chosen in August and will compete in the Challenge at the MIS Council’s Annual Fall Conference on Oct.12-15, 2003 at the TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, Fla. Attendees, who will include information technology and e-commerce professionals, will select a winning site based on design, content and usability. The winning company will be announced at the annual conference banquet and during the annual AAPEX event in Las Vegas.

The Aftermarket Web Challenge is open to all member companies of the MIS Council. Applications are available at www.miscouncil.org. The deadline for 2003 entries is Aug. 15, 2003.

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).
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