Bell & Howell Develops Internet-based Electronic Parts Catalog for Ford Franchise Dealerships

    CLEVELAND, Feb. 2 Bell & Howell's Publishing
Services unit, the world's leading electronic catalog management company for
Original Equipment (OE) automotive parts, announced today the development of
the first Internet EPC (Electronics Parts Catalog) for Ford franchise
dealerships.  Bell & Howell representatives will demonstrate a prototype of
the new product this week at the National Automobile Dealers Association
(NADA) Annual Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
    "Using the Internet is a natural way for Bell & Howell to deliver
up-to-date parts information to potentially thousands of Ford franchise
dealers.  With the development of our Ford Internet EPC product, Bell & Howell
continues its commitment to providing electronic parts catalog solutions to
every segment of the franchise dealership market, from single point to multi-
franchise stores," said Corey Roberts, Vice President of Sales & Marketing.
    The new Bell & Howell Internet EPC solution for Ford provides quick and
accurate parts look-up navigation.  It allows the user to easily search by
part number, part name or simply by pointing and clicking on the part
illustration.  The Ford Internet EPC is powerful alternative solution for Ford
franchise dealerships currently using tools like microfiche to access Ford
parts information.
    "Our existing ePAR(TM) EPC systems use CD-ROM and DVD technology to serve
medium to large franchise dealerships while our new Internet EPCs are designed
for franchise dealerships that have limited parts specification needs.  Our
singular focus as an organization is to provide products and services that
enable franchise dealers to sell more genuine automotive parts," continued Mr.
Roberts.
    The Bell & Howell Internet EPC for Ford is easy to use, available in
flexible price packages and fully supported by a customer support team.  For
product information, please call toll free at 1-888-776-5792.
    Bell & Howell currently serves over 30,000 automotive dealerships globally
with ePAR(TM) electronic parts catalog systems for nineteen (19) different
automakers including: Acura, DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda,
Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche,
Saturn, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volvo and Western Star Trucks.

    About Bell & Howell
    Bell & Howell Company is a leading information solutions and
services provider to industries worldwide.  In each of its businesses, the
company transforms information through software and services, helping its
customers operate more effectively and efficiently.  Additional information
about Bell & Howell Company is available on the Internet at
http://www.bellhowell.com .  For the automotive, powersports or other
industries requiring publishing services, Bell & Howell develops and markets
software, services and systems that transform complex technical data, like
parts catalogs or service manuals, into easily accessed electronic or
microfilm information.  Bell & Howell offerings include electronic parts
catalogs, dealership management systems, e-commerce solutions, database
publishing of technical reference material, dealership performance databases,
and financing options which help dealerships or service networks more
effectively manage their operations. For more information on Bell & Howell's
Publishing Services business, call 800-443-6910, or visit
http://www.bellhowell.publishingservices.com .