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FIX Auto Canada Selects Mitchell International as Preferred Management Systems Vendor
Leading Canadian Collision Repair Network Chooses Mitchell ABS(TM) and ABS(TM) Enterprise Product Suite to Streamline Operations and Improve Profitability
| Source: Mitchell International
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - November 6, 2008) - Mitchell International, Inc., a leading
provider of information, workflow, and performance management solutions to
the collision claims and repair industries, today announced that FIX Auto
Canada has selected Mitchell's ABS™ Enterprise and the French version of
ABS™ as the preferred body shop management systems for its collision
repair network. The FIX Auto Canada relationship enables FIX Auto to
standardize its repair process using the industry's leading management
solutions.
"FIX Auto realizes the benefits of leveraging technology as a way to
increase both operational efficiency and overall profitability," says Guy
Bessette, President of FIX Auto Canada. "Additionally, we wanted to provide
clear guidance for our shops on the essential tools needed to run their day
to day operations. To that end, we put a number of management systems
through a rigorous evaluation process, which included reviewing the
software capabilities and how the vendors could support our shops' success
through educational and support services in both official languages.
Mitchell was the clear winner and as a result our endorsement of Mitchell
management systems to our shops."
Mike Jerry, Vice President and General Manager of Canadian Operations for
Mitchell International, added, "We are excited about having our management
systems endorsed by FIX Auto Canada. Both of our companies understand
today's challenges for the collision repairer, and that's why we believe
it's even more important to have a management system in today's economic
climate as a way to control costs, operate more efficiently, and to help
increase profitability."
ABS Enterprise and ABS streamline shop operations by automating business
functions and providing insight into key performance metrics. The products
automate many vital, everyday tasks such as parts-pricing, job costing,
scheduling of repairs, and integrated e-mail and event messaging
capabilities. These solutions provide owners and managers with the
information they need to make better informed business decisions and ABS
Enterprise and ABS are the recognized industry leaders and the fastest
growing management systems in the market place today.
About FIX Auto Canada
The FIX AUTO Network was established in 1992. Headquartered in Montreal
QC, FIX has 165 locations in Canada and 140 locations in U.S. making it one
of North America's largest networks of independent collision repair
centers.
About Mitchell International, Inc.
Mitchell International (www.mitchell.com) is a leading provider of
information, workflow, and performance management solutions to the property
and casualty insurance claims and collision repair industries. Mitchell
facilitates millions of electronic transactions between more than 25,000
business partners each month to enhance their productivity, profitability,
and customer satisfaction levels.