COLOMA,
Mich. – Scott O’Toole, a 28-year veteran of the automotive aftermarket,
SEMA Business Technology Committee member, industry volunteer and
speaker is leaving Motor State Distributing (a four-time SEMA Warehouse
Distributor of the Year) after more than a decade of service, to form
his own data solutions business called RPM Data Services. The business
officially launched June 1.
O’Toole had this to say about his
new company, “I’ve been working on the RPM business plan for some time
now. I felt that the opportunity and timing in our marketplace was
right to put the plan into action. There is a huge void in the number
of qualified, knowledgeable and affordable data solution providers
servicing the specialty, racing and performance automotive aftermarket
[segments]. RPM Data Services is well-prepared and strategically
positioned to help fill this gap in the industry.”
RPM Data
Services will concentrate on working with racing, performance and
accessory companies to get their product data consolidated and
standardized into an acceptable format (PIES and ACES) to meet the
needs of all distribution channel partners. RPM will primarily focus on
product data preparation, data-mining, storage, distribution and
education regarding data best-business practices. RPM also will provide
consultation to clients regarding website functionality and social
media marketing.
Doug Lane, president of Motor State
Distributing, added, “Scott O’Toole has been an important contributor
to the growth and success of our company for the past 11 years. His
vision and drive in the world of product data and related technology
have been very valuable. RPM Data Services’ business model and
long-term plan fits an important need in the marketplace. In fact,
Motor State will be a client of RPM Data Services for specific segments
of its product data needs.”
For more information about RPM Data Services, visit
www.rpmdataservices.com.