Bell & Howell Releases Ford Fleet Electronic Parts Catalog System

    CLEVELAND, April 24 Bell &
Howell's Publishing Services unit, the world's leading electronic
catalog management company for original equipment automotive parts, announced
today the development of Ford Fleet EPC, a new electronics parts catalog (EPC)
system for Ford Motor Company's commercial fleet customers.
    "With Bell & Howell's Ford Fleet EPC, Ford's commercial fleet customers
can gain quick access to accurate up-to-date parts information on tens of
thousands of original Ford parts needed to repair and service their vehicles.
With the development of Ford Fleet EPC, Bell & Howell continues to expand the
market for its market-leading electronic parts catalog solutions," said Corey
Roberts, vice president of product marketing and global accounts.
    Ford Fleet EPC provides quick and accurate parts look-up navigation. It
offers search capability by part number, part name or simply by pointing and
clicking on the part illustration. Ford Fleet EPC is a powerful new solution
for Ford's commercial fleet customers aimed at reducing the time needed to
specify parts with local dealerships and other locations where fleet customers
purchase original equipment parts for their vehicles.
    "Ford Fleet EPC uses DVD-ROM technology to provide monthly parts
information updates to Ford's fleet customers. Our singular focus as an
organization has always been to provide products and services that enable
franchise dealers to sell more genuine automotive parts," Roberts said. "Now,
we're helping Ford's fleet customers order genuine Ford parts more accurately
and more efficiently as well."
    Tom Wenzel, manager, North American Fleet Service for Ford Motor Company
added, "Bell & Howell's Ford Fleet EPC product is consistent with Ford
Customer Services Division's strategy to deliver tools that enable Ford's
fleet customers to quickly and accurately specify genuine Ford parts."
    Ford Fleet EPC is easy to use and fully supported by a knowledgeable
customer support team.  For product information, please call toll free at
1-888-543-0894.

    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 .

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