February 1, 2006
TRUE VALUE SELECTS SOLUTIONS BY COMPUTER RENTAL SYSTEMS AS A RECOMMENDED TECHNOLOGY FOR MEMBERS
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - February 1, 2006 - Solutions by Computer, the North American industry leader in rental business management software, today announced that True Value Company has selected Solutions by Computer rental management software as a recommended technology for its members with rental operations. True Value, headquartered in Chicago, is one of the world's largest member-owned wholesale hardware cooperatives with approximately 5,800 independent retailer locations operating under the store identities of True Value, Grand Rental Station, Taylor Rental, Party Central, Home & Garden Showplace and Induserve Supply.
Solutions by Computer is the most prominent supplier of rental business systems in North America. The company's Enfinity® and CounterPro® systems currently operate in more than 2,400 locations and serve 9,000 licensed users. Solutions develops its software exclusively for businesses with rental/retail operations and related asset management needs. The systems utilize a range of intuitive software applications designed to optimize the strengths of Windows® and UNIX® platforms.
Tony Sabo, general manager of True Value's Rental Division, said, "The role of information technology in the rental workplace continues to grow in importance. True Value is committed to helping its members achieve their full potential in this regard. After considerable investigation we are delighted to recommend Solutions by Computer for our members with rental operations. Solutions understands the nuances of rental operations, and they are in sync with our members' priorities."
Jack Shea, president of Solutions by Computer, said, "Our software development priorities are focused on the special requirements of rental operations, and have been for more than two decades. We continue to develop strong functionality that is practical and logical for the system operator, and comfortable for the end customer. We look forward to serving True Value operations with our latest technologies.
About Solutions by Computer, Inc.
Since 1982, Solutions by Computer, Inc. has developed and marketed mission-critical business management software exclusively for the rental and distribution industries. The company serves the largest rental customer base in North America, with more than 1,700 rental companies, 2,200 installed locations and 9,000 licensed users. Additional information about Solutions by Computer is available at www.solutionsbycomputer.com.
About True Value Company
True Value, headquartered in Chicago, is one of the world's largest member-owned wholesale hardware cooperatives with sales of $2.0 billion in 2004. The True Value cooperative includes approximately 5,800 independent retailer locations worldwide operating under the store identities of True Value, Grand Rental Station, Taylor Rental, Party Central, Home & Garden Showplace and Induserve Supply. Additional information about True Value and its retail identities is available at www.truevalue.com.
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