GlobalSpec Unlocks the “Hidden Web” for the Engineering CommunityPartnership with IHS provides access to the world’s largest file of standards and specificationsTROY, NY – (BUSINESS WIRE) – 4/27/04 – GlobalSpec, The Engineering Search Engine, now provides access to mission-critical industry standards and military/federal specifications. Through a partnership with Information Handling Services (IHS®), GlobalSpec allows engineers and technical buyers to search the world’s largest database of active and historical U.S., National, European, International and Corporate Standards, as well as U.S. government specifications and related technical documents – content not available on general search engines. The engineering community can now visit GlobalSpec to easily search and find over 1,000,000 technical standards needed for research, design, purchasing, bidding, logistics and related applications. In announcing this latest enhancement to GlobalSpec, John Schneiter, President and co-founder, commented, “GlobalSpec is changing the way the engineering community does business. Engineers and technical buyers can access material properties, application notes, patents – and now, through our partnership with IHS – standards. Whether it’s The Engineering Web, SpecSearch® (our proprietary search-by-specification technology) or our exclusive access to the hidden Web, GlobalSpec places the information that engineers need at their fingertips – when they need it.” IHS’ President and COO, Charles Picasso adds, “Our partnership with GlobalSpec helps unlock the full value of engineering information resources by offering a complete solution. IHS’ essential standards and specification information coupled with GlobalSpec’s powerful search technology will prove invaluable throughout the business process, helping engineers to increase productivity, product quality, efficiency and speed to market.” About IHS IHS is the worldwide leader in developing and implementing engineering, technical and regulatory information solutions for customers in over 100 countries. IHS produces comprehensive collections of technical codes and standards, safety publications, design guidelines, vendor and logistics information and software tools. IHS solutions include Internet/Intranet/CD-ROM subscriptions; customized solutions such as information portals and systems integration; and individual standards and publications via the company’s retail arm, Global Engineering Documents®. The company employs more than 2,300 people worldwide and serves the vital information needs of customers across the world's technical, business and professional sectors. For more information on IHS and its products and services, visit www.ihs.com. About GlobalSpec, Inc. GlobalSpec, Inc. is the leading specialized search engine and information resource for the engineering community. Engineers and technical buyers regularly use GlobalSpec in their work process to search for and locate products and services, learn about suppliers and access comprehensive technical content on standards, patents, specifications, designs, application notes and more. GlobalSpec's trademarked search technology, SpecSearch®, allows users to search by specification more than 62 million parts in 1,000,000 product families from more than 10,000 supplier catalogs. Suppliers representing their products and services on GlobalSpec gain a comprehensive marketing program designed to promote their brand and generate, track and manage highly-qualified sales leads. Information about GlobalSpec can be found at www.globalspec.com. GlobalSpec and SpecSearch are registered trademarks of GlobalSpec, Inc. |
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