Mitchell Glass to Preview GlassMate(TM) 6.0 at IGA 2009

New Version Provides Cutting Edge Mobile Integration That Offers Mobile Access to Parts Look Up and Work Order Scheduling Using Smartphones


SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2009) - Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of information, workflow and performance management solutions to the Property & Casualty claims and Collision Repair industries, today announced that Mitchell Glass will preview GlassMate™ 6.0 at this year's Independent Glass Association (IGA) 2009 Independents' Days Conference and Spring Auto Glass Show. GlassMate software is a leading point-of-sale system that delivers efficiency and automation to the Auto Glass Repair and Replacement (AGRR) market.

GlassMate 6.0, which is slated for market launch in the Q4 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™.

"Everyday, more customers rely on mobile technology to access the information critical to running an efficient business, which is why we are committed to further streamlining the glass repair and replacement process through innovations in desktop, mobile and web applications. 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," said James Patterson, Director of Glass Product Management, Mitchell International. "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."

AGRR participants who would like to learn more about GlassMate 6.0 are invited to visit the Mitchell Glass booth number 16 at IGA, which is being held from May 12-14 at the Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa in Fort Myers, Florida. Those who would like to learn more can also visit http://Glass.Mitchell.com or by call (800) 551-4012 for more information.

About Mitchell Glass

Mitchell Glass, a division of Mitchell International, is the leading provider of information products, desktop and web-based software solutions for the auto glass repair and replacement industry with the goal of enhancing productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction.

About Mitchell International, Inc.

Mitchell International (www.mitchell.com) is a leading provider of information, workflow, workers' compensation, medical bill review, and performance management solutions to the automotive insurance claims industry, serving carriers, collision repair facilities, and other commercial participants in the physical damage and auto-related medical claims markets. Mitchell facilitates millions of electronic transactions between more than 25,000 business partners each month to enhance their productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction levels.

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Contact Information: Contacts: James Patterson/Brian Elmi Mitchell Glass Unit 800-551-4012 http://Glass.Mitchell.com