R.O. Writer Partners With Transtar

Dec. 23, 2015

TBC Corp. subsidiary R.O. Writer, a provider of shop management software solutions for tire and automotive repair shops, has partnered with Transtar Industries Inc., a distributor of transmission and drivetrain-related products.

The partnership enables R.O. Writer software to connect directly to Transtar’s online ordering system, eSource. The connectivity will give shop owners the ability to:

  • check eSource for part cost and availability directly from within R.O. Writer software;
  • fill repair orders through the eSource system;
  • automatically price parts through R.O. Writer’s Smart Pricing system; and
  • order Transtar parts directly from R.O. Writer’s Smart eOrder system.

“This announcement recognizing our integration with Transtar will maximize efficiency for all customers allowing them to leverage offerings from both entities while focusing on what matters the most – their business,” says Richard Forness, general manager and vice president of technology for R.O. Writer.

“Partnering with R.O. Writer affords us the opportunity to assist our customers with their entire shop management process, impacting their productivity and contributing to their bottom line,” says Chris Nierintz, Transtar’s director of content management.

Transtar Industries, Inc. is a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of driveline parts and services to the motor vehicle replacement parts industry. Its Transtar brand is a distributor of transmission products including automatic and standard transmission units, rebuilder kits and components, Recon remanufactured torque converters and hard parts, and other driveline products.

R.O. Writer is a division of Progressive Automotive Systems Inc., a TBC Corp. subsidiary.

For more information, visit www.ROWriter.com.

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