Enhancing Communication through Lester Catalogue’s Part Numbering System

Lester Catalog’s part numbering system for rotating electrical products enhances and improves communication between global suppliers and trading partners by providing them with a common language. Long recognized as the industry standard, Lester Catalogue’s part numbering system is embraced by all sections of the automotive industry – including manufacturers, auto electricians, parts suppliers and installers.

A member of the WAIglobal family, Lester Catalogue’s product range includes passenger car and light truck, medium and HD truck, agricultural and industrial, marine, powersport and DC motors. Lester Catalogue supports the AAIA data structure and produces many custom publications for manufacturing and marketing. All data is available in both print and electronic formats.

Simplifying Data Management through Lester KwikFinder®

Customers who want to easily navigate the volumes of data available through Lester Catalogue benefit from Lester KwikFinder®. Using DVD and Internet technology, Lester KwikFinder® allows customers to quickly and easily search Lester Catalogue’s vast databases for the information they need.

Benefits of Lester KwikFinder® include:

• The ability to select a unit by application or by any OE or aftermarket number, and view its specifications, pictures, interchanges, component parts and more.
• The option to maintain notes for units and components with two price fields for both. All notes are carried forward in each upgrade.
• Detailed notes on each unit provide possible “can use” or substitution units.
• Interchange to OE and aftermarket supplier’s part numbers for both whole units and components.
• Assistance finding and purchasing the right part from any of several suppliers.

A Host of Additional Services from Lester Catalogue

Beyond its vast data reserves, Lester Catalogue offers a range of services that help business owners better serve their customers. These services include:

• Customized websites, including online catalogues with e-commerce functions.
• Lester Catalogue publications that can be imprinted with the name of a business for a professional presentation.
• Custom mapping for Epicor (formerly Activant), Wrenchhead, and other e-cat providers.
• Interchanges to OE and aftermarket suppliers’ part numbers for both whole units and components.