PDA Signs New Agreement with Mitchell International
7 March 2000
New Agreement Extends Mitchell Services to 2005SAN DIEGO--Property Damage Appraisers, Inc., one of the largest and most respected companies specializing in auto damage appraising, has signed a new long term agreement with Mitchell International, the Source for business solutions to the property and casualty insurance, collision repair and automotive recycling industries. Under the new agreement, PDA franchises will take advantage of Mitchell's entire suite of automotive and property appraisal systems, including; the UltraMate Auto Estimating System; ImageMate, Digital Imaging System; QRP (Quality Recycled Parts), Recycled Parts Locator; MAPP (Mitchell Alternate Parts Program), Aftermarket and Remanufactured Parts Locator; ValueMate (Actual Cash Value System); RMC (Refinish Materials Calculator); Medium/Heavy Truck Guide; EXPRESSreview (Mitchell's new estimate auditing tool); and Boeckh's IntegriClaim Property Estimating System. "We are pleased that PDA is both extending its relationship with Mitchell into the next century and embracing the total Mitchell solution," said Todd Mavis, Mitchell executive vice president and general manager. "By utilizing our complete suite of products, PDA has demonstrated its commitment to maintaining it's leadership role in all facets of the appraisal market," Mavis added. "In particular, the new agreement with Boeckh demonstrates PDA's commitment to property appraisal by providing franchises with the industry's most advanced automated Property estimating system." "The decision to enter into this agreement with Mitchell was simple," said Larry Jordan, PDA President. "We have been extremely satisfied with Mitchell to this point. More importantly, no other information provider offers the depth and breadth of appraisal tools that Mitchell does." The Mitchell products will help PDA control costs in several ways. QRP and MAPP will allow PDA to better manage alternate parts usage and increase their alternate parts use, thus decreasing their customers' expenses. In addition, RMC will add another option for PDA to calculate paint materials costs. "The RMC materials costing is becoming the standard in many states," said Mavis. "This solution keeps PDA at the forefront of independent appraisal companies." About Mitchell International Mitchell International is a leading supplier of information products, software and business solutions for the property & casualty insurance, medical claims, automotive collision repair, and glass replacement industries. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with offices in Chicago, Milwaukee and Toronto, Mitchell International provides services to businesses seeking to enhance their productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction. Mitchell is comprised of six Business Units: Electronic Products, Publications, Business Systems, Medical, the E. H. Boeckh Company and National Auto Glass Specifications (NAGS).