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ProQuest Business Solutions Renamed Snap-on Business Solutions
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - February 3, 2007 - Following the acquisition of ProQuest Business
Solutions, on November 28, 2006, Snap-on announced that ProQuest Business Solutions has
been renamed Snap-on Business Solutions and will be part of Snap-on's Diagnostics and
Information Group.
For over 20 years, Snap-on Business Solutions has led the marketplace with the broadest
range of electronic parts catalog (EPC) systems available, serving 31 brands from 15
different automakers in 26 languages. With more than 150,000 EPCs installed in more than
35,000 dealerships around the world, Snap-on Business Solutions maintains and provides
more parts solutions than anyone in the industry.
In addition to seamless integration from the dealership's parts and service operations to
the dealer management system, Snap-on Business Solutions also provides a wide variety of
commercial grade hardware solutions, including servers, clients, stand-alone workstation
units, printers and other peripherals. Training and installation, award winning customer
service and equipment maintenance all ensure that customers operate with the greatest
efficiency. Snap-on Business Solutions also provides retail performance improvement
services including business management and dealer network development services.
"Snap-on Business Solutions is known for robust and reliable products and world-class
customer care which are core to our beliefs at Snap-on. The addition of this business is
entirely consistent with Snap-on's mission of providing the most valued productivity
solutions in the world." said Mary Beth Siddons, President of Snap-on Business Solutions.
The Diagnostics and Information Group consists of Snap-on Diagnostics, Mitchell 1, Snap-on
Equipment Solutions and Snap-on Business Solutions divisions. Collectively the Group
provides diagnostics equipment, vehicle-service information, business management systems,
equipment repair services and other solutions for customers in the worldwide vehicle
parts and service marketplace.
Through the years the Snap-on Diagnostics and Information Group has been guided by a vision of
becoming the customer's total solutions provider. The increasing complexity of vehicles with
advanced electronics has led to rising demand for superior diagnostics and information solutions
in the vehicle parts and service marketplace. Committed to meeting customers' rapidly changing
needs, the company has continued to enhance its leadership position by increasing the capabilities
it offers.
With the acquisition of Snap-on Business Solutions complete, Snap-on Senior Vice President
and Snap-on Diagnostics and Information Group President, Tom Ward stated, "We now have the
opportunity to grow our presence with OEMs and franchised dealers, provide integrated
productivity solutions that leverage our strengths in diagnostic and service information,
and leverage our expanding global presence and competencies in sales, service and
technology."
About Snap-on
Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools,
diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. Product lines include hand and
power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop
equipment and other solutions for vehicle manufacturers, dealerships and repair centers,
as well as customers in industry, government, agriculture and construction. Products are
sold through its franchisees, company-direct sales and distributor channels, as well as
over the Internet. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $2.4 billion, S&P 500 Company
headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
For additional information, please visit http:/www.snapon.com/.
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