Boyd pilots e-commerce initiative with Automotive Refinish
Boyd Group Inc (The) BYD.A
Shares issued 11,990,190 2000-05-02 close $2.55
Wednesday May 3 2000
Mr. Terry Smith reports
The Boyd Group Inc., operating principally as Boyd Autobody & Glass, announced today that it will, in partnership with Automotive Refinish Technologies, Inc. (ART), pilot ART's new Internet-based e-commerce initiative, bodyshopmall.com.
"In line with our technology-related objectives for the year 2000, Boyd has partnered with ART to utilize this exciting new technology," said Terry Smith, president and chief executive officer of Boyd. "Bodyshopmall.com, which is designed to revolutionize the supply process within the automotive refinish industry, will further enhance Boyd's ability to maximize productivity and operational efficiencies at the shop level."
John Montes, president of ART, said "Our e-commerce strategy is designed to improve the supply process for our customers. Boyd is a progressive, growth-oriented collision repair organization and to serve their needs, we must continue our evolution as a leading-edge, forward thinking company which develops initiatives such as bodyshopmall.com." |
