True Value Selects Solutions By Computer For Its Members

Feb. 20, 2006
True Value Co. last week announced that it selected Solutions by Computer rental management systems as a recommended technology for its members to use with rental operations. Solutions by Computer, headquartered in Springfield, Mass., offer its Enfinity ...

True Value Co. last week announced that it selected Solutions by Computer rental management systems as a recommended technology for its members to use with rental operations.

Solutions by Computer, headquartered in Springfield, Mass., offer its Enfinity and CounterPro systems, which currently operate in more than 2,400 locations and serve 9,000 licensed users. Solutions develops its software exclusively for businesses with rental/retail operations and related asset management needs. The systems utilize a range of intuitive software applications designed to optimize the strengths of Windows and UNIX platforms.

"The importance of information technology in the rental workplace continues to grow,” said Tony Sabo, director of rental and MRO businesses for True Value Co. “True Value is pleased to recommend Solutions by Computer for our members to help them achieve their full potential. Solutions understands the nuances of the rental process, and they are in sync with our members' priorities."

Jack Shea, president of Solutions by Computer, said, "Our software development priorities are focused on the special requirements of rental operations, and have been for more than two decades. We continue to develop strong functionality that is practical and logical for the system operator, and comfortable for the end customer. We look forward to serving True Value operations with our latest technologies."

True Value Co., headquartered in Chicago, is one of the world's largest member-owned wholesale hardware cooperatives with sales of $2 billion in 2004. The cooperative includes approximately 5,800 independent retailer locations worldwide operating under the store identities of True Value, Grand Rental Station, Taylor Rental, Party Central, Home & Garden Showplace and Induserve Supply.