Press Releases
IDEA Expands X-Check℠ Cross-Reference Solution to Manufacturers, Offering Seamless ERP and eCommerce Integration
Industry-leading toolset gives manufacturers powerful capabilities to convert competitive inquiries into sales ARLINGTON, VA – April 15, 2025 – IDEA, the Industry Data Exchange Association, today announced the launch of IDEA X-Check℠ for Manufacturers, extending its renowned cross-reference toolset beyond distributors to address the unique needs of manufacturers. This strategic expansion delivers a dual-purpose solution:…
Read MoreVan Meter’s Chief Information Officer Martina Schubert Joins IDEA Board of Directors
Arlington, VA, April 10, 2025 – The Industry Data Exchange Association (IDEA) today announced the appointment of Martina Schubert, Chief Information Officer at Van Meter Inc., to its Board of Directors. “IDEA is an innovative leader in our industry when it comes to using technology and data to advance how we do business,” said Patrick…
Read MoreIDEA OrdrTrak Reaches Milestone, Welcomes Legrand as 50th Manufacturer
Arlington, VA, January 31, 2025 – The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA), with the support of TradeTech Solutions, is pleased to announce that IDEA OrdrTrak, has achieved a major milestone in supply chain technology innovation as Legrand becomes the 50th manufacturer to join their industry-leading platform. This achievement highlights IDEA OrdrTrak’s emergence as a…
Read MoreIDEA Names Patrick Knight as New President to Drive Strategic Growth and Market Expansion
Arlington, VA, January 7, 2025 – The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Knight as President, effective January 6, 2025, reporting to current CEO David Oldfather. Patrick Knight joins IDEA with significant experience in driving transformative growth and operational excellence. Throughout his career, Patrick has been instrumental…
Read MoreLightsAmerica Joins IDEA Connector℠ Platform to Expand Industry Reach & Elevate Customer Experiences
New partnership adds decorative lighting fixtures and design solutions to the IDEA Connector ℠ platform. Arlington, VA, October 29, 2024 – IDEA, the industry’s leading technology provider of functional lighting and electrical product data, is excited to announce a new partnership with LightsAmerica, a top e-catalog solution for decorative lighting fixtures and design. Through this…
Read MoreIDEA and ETIM North America Partner to Increase ETIM Adoption
ETIM North America and IDEA Partner to Increase ETIM adoption
Read MoreIDEA Announces Strategic Partnership with Canals to Revolutionize Order Entry Automation
New partnership aims to redefine order entry automation, setting new benchmarks for efficiency and accuracy. Arlington, VA – January 31, 2024 – IDEA, the industry-owned technology company, and a leading provider of electrical product data, announces a groundbreaking partnership with Canals, an AI-based order entry automation tool. This collaboration is poised to usher in a…
Read MoreWholesale Electric Supply Selects IDEA Connector Platform for Electrical Product Data
New Partnership Expands Industry Reach, Enhances Customer Experience Arlington, VA – IDEA, the industry-owned technology company and leading provider of electrical product data, announces that Wholesale Electric Supply has chosen IDEA Connector℠ as the company’s sole source for product information and pricing data. Buyers want timely and accurate pricing and product information from distributors. Likewise,…
Read MoreColonial Electric Supply Joins Growing List of IDEA Exchange℠ Managed Services Customers Streamlining EDI Processes
Leading Distributor Overcomes EDI Staffing Challenges with IDEA’s Expert Team Arlington, VA — Colonial Electric Supply has partnered with IDEA Exchange℠ Managed Services, a leading provider of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and digital integration for distributors and manufacturers. By leveraging IDEA Exchange Managed Services, Colonial Electric Supply aims to streamline its EDI processes, enhance efficiency,…
Read MoreIDEA and SPARXiQ Announce Partnership to Accelerate Electrical Industry Channel Performance
Arlington, VA — The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA), the industry-owned technology company and leading provider of electrical product data, announces a partnership with SPARXiQ, an industrial technology company, to provide a broad range of solutions to increase channel efficiency in order processing and fulfillment cycles. From product manufacturing to distribution and on through…
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