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Catalyst Awarded Dana Corp Multi-site Project

12 November 1998

Catalyst Awarded Dana Corporation Multi-site Warehouse Management System Project

    MILWAUKEE, Nov. 11 -- Catalyst International, Inc.
, a leading supplier of warehouse management software, announced
today that it has been named the warehouse software solution provider for the
Automotive Aftermarket Group of Dana Corporation , one of the
world's largest independent suppliers to vehicular, off-highway and industrial
manufacturers. Dana purchased Catalyst Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Release 7.1 and Yard Management System (YMS) to increase their distribution
efficiency.
    Dana purchased the Catalyst WMS as an integral part of its plans to
consolidate the distribution operations of three Dana companies, including
Dana Aftermarket, Beck Arnley WorldParts Corporation, and Echlin Engine
Systems. Dana plans to implement WMS in five North American sites, including
facilities in Nashville, Pennsylvania and Toronto. Dana distributes parts to
companies such as AutoZone, NAPA and Pep Boys. Dana plans to begin WMS
implementation in late 1999.
    "We examined several WMS vendors and chose Catalyst because of their
reputation and experience in the parts industry. We are impressed with the
flexibility of the system and are confident the system will grow with us as
our needs change," said Larry McCurdy, President, Dana Automotive Aftermarket
Group.
    "The automotive aftermarket parts industry is a key vertical for Catalyst.
Our client base and standard WMS functionality are a very close fit for Dana
Corporation  --  the system will be installed with no modifications. Dana will
be joining some of the largest players in the automotive parts industry as
part of the Catalyst User Community, including American Honda, Chrysler,
General Motors International, Renault and Subaru," said Jack Kramer, VP Sales.
    Dana Corporation produces components used on more than 95 percent of the
world's 650 million motor vehicles. Founded in 1904 and based in Toledo, Ohio,
the company operates 270 major facilities in 33 countries and employs more
than 79,000 people. The company had pro forma sales of $11.9 billion in 1997.
Dana's Internet address is http://www.dana.com
    Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Catalyst develops and delivers Warehouse
Management Systems (WMS) software solutions for companies who are proactive in
their efforts to improve the efficiency, accuracy and value-added service
capabilities of their logistics operations. For over 19 years, Catalyst has
focused on providing a suite of warehousing solutions that fulfill those
needs. Catalyst WMS solutions are used by companies around the world, in a
wide variety of industries, including consumer goods manufacturers, retailers
and parts suppliers. Catalyst customers include leading companies such as
Dollar General, Family Dollar, General Motors, Panasonic, Nestle, Reebok,
Renault and Sony Music.