Finalists for 2024 Business Technology Council Technology Innovation Award Announced

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Business Technology Council is excited to announce the finalists for the 2024 Technology Innovation Award. The companies selected have introduced remarkable innovations that are advancing processes and improving efficiencies across the aftermarket industry. The winner will be announced at the 2024 Aftermarket Technology Conference October 13-15, 2024 in Clearwater Beach, Fla.

The finalists for this year's award are:

• Epicor Software Corporation: Elite EXTRA is a leading provider of last-mile logistics software designed to streamline logistics operations, drive your bottom line, and impress your customers.
• JNPSoft Opticat: DataLive ensures real-time tracking of when manufacturers' and suppliers' product data becomes active across distribution platforms.
• Repairify: asTech Mechanical connects a vehicle's J1962 port to a factory scan tool via a data center, facilitating real-time interaction between asTech technicians and shop technicians for vehicle diagnostics and maintenance.
• Pivotree: Pivotree SKU Build leverages expert taxonomies and AI-enabled data transformation to deliver fully enriched SKUs to optimize digital channel sales.
• Tromml: Designed for the auto parts industry, their AI-integrated analytics platform provides real-time alerts and allows interactive data exploration through a chat interface.

The BTC Technology Innovation Award highlights and honors the inventive spirit and impactful contributions of solution/service providers in the vehicle aftermarket. This year's finalists have set a high standard with their innovative solutions.

The winner will be announced during the closing general session at the Aftermarket Technology Conference on October 15, 2024. Learn more and register for the conference at MEMATech.org.

About MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers exclusively serves manufacturers of aftermarket components, tools and equipment, and related products, an important part of the automotive parts manufacturing industry which supports over 900,000 American jobs in all 50 states. MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers is a recognized industry change agent-promoting a collaborative industry environment, providing a forum to address issues, and serving as a valued resource for member companies. Members represent all areas of the aftermarket including light vehicle, commercial vehicle, and remanufacturing. MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers is a membership group within MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association.

MEMA is the leading North American trade association 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.

MEMA has offices in Southfield, Mich.; Research Triangle Park, N.C.; and Washington, D.C. Learn more at mema.org/aftermarket-suppliers.