Catalyst Computer Systems Company Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Catalyst Computer Systems

• Mission: To help dealers grow by delivering the technology, insights, and expertise needed to foster profitability.

• Founded: 1989 by three directors after leaving a larger employer to address the needs of the motorcycle trade.

• Key People:

• Recent appointment of a new Managing Director, Rob Patrick (as of April 11, 2024).

• Headquarters: Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, UK.

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Providing leading dealer management software for specialty trades, catering to the motorcycle, agriculture, caravan, retail, logistics, car, groundscare, and marine industries.

Products

Platinum Dealer Management System (DMS)

• Overview: Catalyst has developed Platinum, a complete and user-friendly dealer management system designed for specialty trades like motorcycle, agriculture, and caravan, and adaptable for many other sectors.

• Key Features:

• Integrated Management: Provides a comprehensive business management solution.

• Flexibility and User-Friendliness: Customizable to suit specific dealership needs.

• Efficiency Improvement: Enhances day-to-day operations and stock control.

• Extensive Support: Offers excellent backup service with efficient training.

Recent Developments

• New Products:

• (No specific new products were mentioned in the available data beyond the existing Platinum system and its online iteration.)

• New Features:

• Enhanced Check Sheets: Introduced in Platinum Online on April 18, 2024, offering technicians greater flexibility.

• New Partnerships:

• Manufacturer Integrations: Continued partnerships with manufacturers to enable better customer interfacing directly with equipment lines.

• Other Developments:

• Management Changes: Introduction of new Managing Director, Rob Patrick, announced on April 11, 2024.

• Acquisition: Acquired by Perseus, a division of Constellation Software, in 2020. This acquisition aimed to expand Constellation's presence in the UK's dealership software markets.

• Awards and Recognition:

• Won Business Support Service of the Year (2013 and 2019) from British Dealer News.

• Best Dealer Management Software award received in 2012 from Tradeouts and autoprotect.

Industries Served

Catalyst provides tailored dealer management software for various industries, including:

• Motorcycle

• Agriculture

• Caravan/Motorhome

• Marine

• Groundscare

• Logistics

• Car

• Retail/Trade

Note: Catalyst is recognized for its specialized services and its ability to adapt software solutions to align closely with dealership operations across these varied sectors.

This report provided a structured overview based on available data for Catalyst Computer Systems. For further detail, direct inquiry to the company may be necessary.