Mitchell Glass to preview GlassMate 6.0 at IGA 2009

Mitchell Glass , a division of Mitchell International Inc., San Diego, will preview GlassMate 6.0 at this year’s Independent Glass Association 2009 Independents’ Days Conference and Spring Auto Glass Show, according toa May 6 release. GlassMate software is a point-of-sale system that delivers efficiency and automation to the auto glass repair and replacement market.

GlassMate 6.0, slated for market launch in the fourth quarter of 2009, will feature an enhanced user interface, as well as new functionality designed to address the growing needs of the AGRR industry. Of note, GlassMate 6.0 will feature “on-the-go” mobile integration capability allowing customers to access NAGS vehicles and parts information along with work order schedule information using smartphones such as Blackberry and the Apple iPhone, according to the release.

“Everyday, more customers rely on mobile technology to access the information critical to running an efficient business, which is why we are committed to continuing to further streamlining the glass repair and replacement process through innovations in desktop, mobile and web applications," said James Patterson, director of glass product management, Mitchell International, in the release. "The mobile integration available within GlassMate 6.0 is the first step in providing the auto glass industry with a holistic platform for accessing information . The enhancements in GlassMate 6.0 will offer our customers in the AGRR community the ease of use and intuitive functionality that they expect from Mitchell along with the world-class customer service that they trust.”