AUTO PARTS CATALOG & FITMENT EXPERTS
Vertical Development is a software and services provider focused on delivering automotive parts catalog and parts fitment solutions that move our customers beyond the limitations of simple year/make/model solutions.
Solutions for Manufacturers & Retailers of All Sizes
WHAT WE OFFER
Enterprise-level solutions without having to pay enterprise-level pricing.
With 30+ years of experience serving the automotive aftermarket, we can quickly and efficiently assist in solving your parts catalog and parts fitment needs.
01
PARTS CATALOG
STRATEGY
We’ll help you identify ways to optimize your parts catalog.
02
SOURCE DATA
CLEANUP
No matter your current state, we can help create clean data files.
03
PARTS CATALOG
SOFTWARE
Our proprietary cataloging system has everything you need.
04
DATA
MAPPING
Our mapping experts ensure the highest quality in your parts data.
05
DATA SYNC
+ DELIVERY
We’ll deliver your data and ensure acceptance from your receivers.
06
PART FITMENT
& E-COMMERCE
Our ShowMeTheParts software has everything you need.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ACES® & PIES™ FAQs
What are ACES® and PIES™?
ACES® and PIES™ are data standards created by the Auto Care Association.
The Aftermarket Catalog Exchange Standard (ACES®) is used for the management and exchange of automotive catalog and vehicle fitment data.
The Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES™) is used for product information such as part numbers, descriptions, attributes, pricing, and digital assets like images.
Why is having and using ACES® and PIES™ important?
ACES® and PIES™ are the standards used across the automotive aftermarket. Without ACES® and PIES™ for your products, you may be unable to exchange data with key trading partners.
What should I consider when selecting a vendor to create ACES® and PIES™ files?
Experience should be a top priority when selecting a partner to create your ACES® and PIES™ files. Improper ACES® and PIES™ mapping can cause you to miss out on sales opportunities and can increase returns.
Can Vertical Development help me create ACES® and PIES™ files?
Absolutely! Our team specializes in helping manufacturers and retailers of all sizes create, manage, and deliver ACES® and PIES™ data.
RECENT PROJECTS
What we’ve been doing
PIX North America: ACES & PIES Catalog System Development
Developed ACES and PIES catalog systems for PIX North America.
Hillman Group: Streamlined ACES & PIES Data Management
Optimized ACES and PIES data management to provide critical updates to key customers.
Rebuild Master Tech: Streamlined ACES & PIES for Amazon
Optimized ACES and PIES for Amazon distribution
TESTIMONIALS
What people say
“We had a paper catalog, which was converted into a PDF for online use. You could do a Control + F and find stuff, but it wasn’t ideal. Now, we’ve consolidated nicely into one database and going forward it’s going to make our life a lot easier. It saves us a lot of headaches of not having to update two databases at the same time.”
DAVID LANDA
Alto Products Corp.
“You absolutely have to have a company working with you that knows the parts business and knows cataloging. Working with Vertical Development is so much easier because they know what they are doing and they’ve done hundreds of these things. You don’t have to explain a whole lot as they just know how to do it. They ask you key questions and then it’s done. “
DAN LEWIS
Sunsong North America, Inc.
“Vertical Development has been ingesting and publishing my Content for years. Plumbing their ShowMeTheParts API service directly into Shopify (a non-automotive mainstream platform-as-service) is a brilliant way to leverage the strengths of both worlds – like chocolate and peanut butter.”
LUKE SMITH
MomentumUSA, Inc.
