In 2000 Rimat SRL was one of the founder members of I.DI.A Group, a company made up of 10 of Italy's leading regional car parts distributors.
In 2007 I.DI.A Group became the exclusive Italian member of Temot International - an organisation which unites 28 European countries with a turnover of 35 billion euros. Temot International is also strategically linked to AAPA, the biggest equivalent organisation in North America. I.DI.A Group has also recently created a sister-company: IDIA International, with specific yet diverse business objectives and missions.
Both I.DI.A Group and IDIA International are represented by the Point Service network - a brand which now stands for the largest network of independent car repairers on the Italian market. The objective of the birth of Point Service in 2000 was to create synergies and business interaction between the 4 main players of the independent aftermarket: supplier, regional distributor, jobber and mechanic, with a view to being able to greatly enhance commercial growth and opportunity.
5 key strategies were identified: 1.) COORDINATE and offer training, conventions and services with the specific aim of improving and educating the technical skills and professional ability of the independent car mechanic; 2.) by doing this, QUALIFY the mechanic giving him a visible qualification recognisable and noted by the private car driver; 3.) REINFORCE and SUSTAIN the sector, creating business relationships that would consolidate the entire distribution chain; 4.) EDUCATE and INFORM the mechanic as regards legal modifications which directly affect his profession and enable him to defend his working rights; and 5.) COMMUNICATE to the private car driver via advertising channels the professional services available to them via the Point Service network, with the objective of increasing the job load and business influx of each network member.
Each regional distributor (eg. Rimat SRL) and I.DI.A Group member coordinates the Point Service network / project in their area. Each region has a Point Service Project Manager who is in direct contact with all the people in his regional network. A Point Service Technical Expert is also provided.
The result of the Point Service network today stands at over 2800 affiliated mechanics and 400 jobbers on the Italian market. Notwithstanding a constant effort to improve the professional quality of the network by imposing strict quality standards as part of an initial selection process, the network is continually growing. Together with Temot International, Point Service can consider itself a member of a European network that consists of over 12,000 garages.
The Point Service network can also offer a rich variety of advantages to its members. In addition to market-leader brands at competitive prices, members can take advantage of a wide range of services, and can benefit from a comprehensive support system, such as:
a.) multi-media communication and advertising (eg. television advertising on national sports shows; radio adverts etc)
b.) specific network website with member forum, GPS etc
c.) business agreements with leading services suppliers (eg. Maggiore, Aitec, Vivid, Arval, Costa Assicurazione, Findomestic, Viasat, Teccom-Tecdoc, Proger etc)
d.) technical educational support (Antares, Bosch)
e.) car workshop equipment support (Bear, Bosch, Ceccato, Filcar, OMCN, Sice, Tecnotest).