JNPSoft OptiCat and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Offer Value Added Benefits with New Strategic Partnership

RIVERTON, Utah, May 30, 2023 – JNPSoft OptiCat and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership. With this dynamic alliance, we are equipped to offer unique incentives on JNPSoft Opticat licensed products, access to resources and trade information for new members of the MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. 

“MEMA is excited to provide exclusive benefits for new members”, said Collin Shaw, Chief Commercial Vehicle Officer, MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association.  “As part of the value proposition new members will have access to industry leading products and consulting services of JNPSoft OptiCat at a discounted price. "

“MEMA Aftermarket combines the access, legislative and networking support required to be successful in this industry,”said Blake Barson, Director Data Service and National.   “We look forward to welcoming new members and helping them sell more parts.”

Both MEMA and JNPSoft OptiCat share the same vision of improving the flow of information available and provide effective solutions to the heavy duty industry.  To encourage membership to MEMA Aftermarket, JNPSoft OptiCat will provide discounts on subscription products and consulting services to commercial vehicle suppliers as an immediate benefit.  Our combined strength allows us to provide unique solutions to address the industry challenges of cataloguing and product data for commercial vehicles.  The discounts, training and support will significantly help suppliers product information to be collected and improved for eCommerce applications. 

About MEMA Aftermarket 
MEMA Aftermarket exclusively serves manufacturers of aftermarket components, tools and equipment, and related products, an important part of the automotive parts manufacturing industry which supports 871,000 American jobs. MEMA Aftermarket is a recognized industry change agent – promoting a collaborative industry environment, providing a forum to address issues and serving as a valued resource for members across all areas of the aftermarket including light vehicle, commercial vehicle, and remanufacturing. 

MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, is the leading trade association in North America for vehicle suppliers, parts manufacturers, and remanufacturers. Automotive and commercial vehicle suppliers are the largest manufacturing sector in the United States and lead the way in new vehicle innovations. MEMA has been the voice of the vehicle supplier industry since 1904. Its more than 1,000 members are Strong by Association. 

Members supply the aftermarket with the parts that keep millions of vehicles on the road, fueling international commerce and meeting society’s transportation needs. MEMA members are committed to safety and sustainability.

About JNPSoft  OptiCat
JNPSoft  OptiCat have been providing industry leading solutions to support Aftermarket auto part suppliers with the mapping, maintenance, development, validation and publishing of their catalog data in industry standards ACES® and PIES™.  These software solutions help Automotive, Light, Medium and Heavy Duty Truck Aftermarket Suppliers develop, manage and distribute their digital product and catalog information internally and externally.

For more information about becoming part of MEMA and learning about the financial incentives of this partnership, contact Blake Barson from JNPSoft/OptiCat at bbarson@opticat.net and Collin Shaw from MEMA at cshaw@mema.org. 

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