Wednesday 7th December 2005, Kerridge Computer Company, Hungerford, UKADP (Automatic Data Processing, Inc) today announced its
purchase of the UK-based Kerridge Computer Company Ltd.
"In acquiring Kerridge, ADP takes another big step forward in meeting the demands of dealer groups, importers, OEMs, and
parts' distributors, for global solutions and services. This acquisition also represents an excellent opportunity to enter into the commercial distribution and wholesale market place," said Peter
Granson, Head of ADP International. "Like ADP, Kerridge is a company committed to providing all customers with solutions that are flexible enough to grow and evolve with their specific needs."
As a leading provider of integrated computing solutions to more than 19,500 auto, truck, motorcycle, marine and recreational vehicle dealers throughout the United States, Canada and
Western Europe, ADP Dealer Services, today, offers a full range of Web-enabled dealer management solutions for every area of the dealership. With the addition of Kerridge, ADP Dealer Services
will provide a wide range of solutions to more than 25,000 clients, across 41 countries, on 4 continents.
Both Kerridge and ADP are leaders in Application Service Provider (ASP)
Managed Services and offer the choice of onsite or hosted server platforms.
"Kerridge has worked very hard to provide its staff and customers with a global strategy. ADP is the best partner to
bring that strategy to life," said Richard Bennett, Chairman of Kerridge Computer Company.
"ADP will enhance services to existing Kerridge customers by offering new, integrated
solutions to augment the current offerings. Kerridge customers will be able to adopt and integrate these applications according to their business needs. They will also continue to receive the
high levels of sales, service and application support that Kerridge customers currently enjoy today," said Steve Anenen, President of ADP Dealer Services.
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