CRP Industries Inc. Offers TRANSNET(R) EDI for e-Commerce Transactions

CARTERET, N.J., Sept. 27 -- CRP Industries Inc., a supplier of automotive and industrial products, is pleased to offer the MISG/TRANSNET(R) electronic data interchange (EDI) system to their customers. TRANSNET EDI enables distributors and retailers to create and send paperless purchase orders.

"With TRANSNET, our customers can eliminate errors and order-processing delays, resulting in more accurate and timely shipments and improved supply chain relations," states Dan Schildge, COO, CRP Industries Inc. As part of an ongoing process improvement initiative, CRP announced this new initiative to help customers take advantage of existing e-commerce assets by enabling them to electronically exchange business document transactions.

TRANSNET is a mailbox service that uses the TRANSNET Proprietary or TRANSNET X12 standard formats. Thousands of companies have utilized TRANSNET to deliver or receive electronic purchase orders since its development more than 25 years ago. Today, the EDI service utilizes Internet technologies to transact TRANSNET documents.

"It is CRP's quality management mission to make it easy for our customers to conduct business with us by combining high quality products with high quality service," adds Schildge. "And TRANSNET(R) provides CRP customers with the easiest way to send electronic purchase orders delivering a high service value to our customers."

CRP Industries Inc.

Founded in 1954 as the North American partner of Continental AG, CRP has established a solid reputation for exceeding customers' expectations in terms of quality products and service levels. Shipping from distribution centers in New Jersey, California, Canada and Mexico, the company's extensive product lines span three market segments: automotive replacement parts, high-speed electric motors and industrial hoses. All products are backed by the CRP promise of quality and superior service. For additional information, visit the CRP Industries Web site at www.crpindustries.com.

Management Information Systems Group, Inc. (MISG)

Headquartered in Research Triangle, N.C., MISG is the leading supplier of electronic commerce, EDI and Internet solutions, managed network systems, software and trading community management services to the automotive aftermarket, heavy duty and original equipment supplier industries. It is a commercial division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). Visit www.misg.com for additional information.