Harley-Davidson Selects ARI Electronic Parts Catalog for Dealer Network; ARI's PartSmart Electronic Parts Catalog Software Heart of E-Commerce System

    MILWAUKEE--May 15, 2001--ARI Network Services, Inc. , a leading provider of Partner Relationship Management (PRM) and business-to-business (B2B) Internet e-Commerce solutions that connect equipment manufacturers with their service and distribution networks, announced that Harley-Davidson Motor Company of Milwaukee, Wis. has selected ARI's PartSmart(TM) electronic parts catalog software for use by their dealers.
    "We closely examined the top electronic parts catalog software that is available and selected ARI's PartSmart software because we felt it would provide our dealers with the features and functionality they need to be successful. In addition, PartSmart's integration with our TALON2 business management system will provide our dealers with a powerful business tool," said Denny Stapleton, director of demand chain integration for Harley-Davidson. "An example of this integration is PartSmart's ability to color code the reference numbers on a parts illustration so a dealer can immediately see if the part is in the TALON2 inventory." Harley-Davidson Dealer Systems (HDDS), a division of Harley-Davidson, developed the TALON and TALON2 business management systems.
    "It is very gratifying to have Harley-Davidson, a company highly respected for its products and service, entrust the dissemination of its parts and service information to our software," said Brian E. Dearing, chairman and chief executive officer of ARI. "I believe this is a testament to the quality and value of PartSmart, which is used by thousands of dealers around the world." Dearing also indicated that as part of the contract, ARI would work closely with HDDS to ensure the successful rollout of PartSmart to Harley dealers.
    Harley-Davidson, Inc., headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. With annual revenue over $2.9 billion in 2000 and over 600 dealers throughout the United States, Harley-Davidson, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces sport and sport-touring motorcycles. Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and customers.
    ARI Network Services, Inc. is a leading provider of PRM/e-Commerce solutions for sales, service and life-cycle product support in the manufactured equipment market. ARI currently serves over 100 manufacturers and 20,000 dealers in more than 100 countries in 12 segments of the worldwide manufactured equipment market including outdoor power, recreation vehicle, floor maintenance, auto and truck parts aftermarket, powersports, marine and construction. The Company builds and supports a full suite of multi-media electronic catalog publishing and viewing software for the Web or CD. ARI communications systems provide a global electronic pathway for parts orders, product registrations, warranty claims and other transactions between manufacturers and their networks of sales and service points. ARI currently operates three offices in the United States and one in Europe and has sales and service agents in Australia, England and France providing marketing and support of its electronic catalog and dealer communications products.