Why KCS’s takeover of Rain Data is a significant step

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has bolstered its product information and data solutions with the acquisition of Rain Data. The company believes the acquisition marks a “significant step forward”.

Rain Data provides product information management (PIM) and data solutions to aftermarket companies of all sizes, from independent garages, globally recognised OEMs to leading aftermarket brands. The aim of the solutions is to enable businesses across the automotive supply chain to achieve greater operational efficiency through efficient sourcing of the right components significantly enhancing the client experience.

KCS reported that its acquisition of Rain Data “further complements” its set of cloud based solutions for the auto parts, auto servicing, tyre and vertical distribution sectors globally, which include parts catalogues, point of sale, payments, bookings, inventory management, purchasing, reporting, data and ecommerce.

Rain Data Founder and Managing Director, Syd Coxon, said: “Since our founding, we have had one clear vision: to bring world-class data solutions to replacement parts suppliers of all sizes. Today, we are excited to be joining our longtime partner, KCS, to bring our capabilities to a wider global audience.”

KCS CEO, Ian Bendelow, added: “We are excited to welcome Rain Data to KCS. This acquisition represents a significant milestone in our journey to empower businesses to achieve significant improvements with enhanced product information and data solutions. This acquisition underlines KCS’ commitment to innovation, best in class industry specific functionality and providing market leading solutions for the automotive aftermarket globally.”

Look out for our Q&A with KCS Managing Director UK and Ireland, James Mitchell…