DataDot USA & Premier Dealer Services Launch National Theft Protection Program
REDMOND, Wash., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- DataDot Technology USA, in association with its dedicated automotive aftermarket distributor DataDot Dealer Services, LLC, is pleased to announce the signing and launch of a national distribution and anti-theft protection program with leading United States automotive product and services provider Premier Dealer Services, Inc. Founded in 1998 and based in San Diego, California, Premier Dealer Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Great American Insurance Company; based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through its affiliated network, Premier Dealer Services offers tailor-made risk management, insurance, and warranty based solutions to an extensive network of automotive dealers throughout the North America, including some of the largest automotive dealer groups in the United States. Premier Dealer Services' unique product offering and services are marketed by more than 2,500 dealerships throughout North America. Premier Dealer Services has established a reputation for innovation, quality, security, and expertise. Under this program, DataDot and Premier Dealer Services have developed a jointly branded microdot identification system consisting of the DataDot automotive brush-on product, national registration services, and a specially branded anti-theft warranty program. The DataDot warranty program is administered by Premier Dealer Services and insured by Great American Insurance Company, which is rated A "Excellent" by AM Best as of 2/7/06. Under the jointly branded program, Premier Dealer Services is offering its own branded DataDot product through its agent and dealership network. A similarly branded program is scheduled for launch to the motorcycle and power sport markets later in 2006. "Premier Dealer Services is excited to be marketing this leading edge, yet tested, theft deterrent program through our agent and dealer network," indicated Premier Dealer Services CEO Bob Shepard. In association with DataDot Dealer Services, DataDot USA is working with major dealer groups and other companies to develop programs aimed at improving theft deterrence and recovery. DataDot Dealer Services and Premier Dealer Services are working together to further extend the joint label offering to other clients in the United States and Canada. DataDot Technology USA's Chairman, Mr. Brent McLaws, congratulated Premier Dealer Services for leading the industry by adopting DataDot identification technology into its anti-theft product offerings and making it available to its extensive distribution network. DataDots have been used by auto manufacturers in Australia, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, Russia, and the United States over recent years, resulting in dramatic reductions in automobile and automobile part thefts. DataDot Technology USA has been successful in signing major distribution contracts in North America with companies like Lexus, Nissan, LAR, and now Premier Dealer Services. In partnership with these major organizations, the benefits of the DataDot identification technology will continue to expand across North America. For more information please contact Stuart Cutler, CFO of DataDot Technology USA Inc at 1-425-882-0330; Rick Hughes, CEO of DataDot Dealer Services at 800-710-8155; or Robert Shepard, CEO of Premier Dealer Services at 888-676-6871.
SOURCE DataDot Technology USA
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