ETIM, the international classification standard for technical products

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ETIM North America

As a regional member of ETIM International, ETIM North America (NA), a non-profit organization, is responsible for supporting the implementation and adoption of the ETIM Technical Information Model (ETIM) in the North American wholesale electrical industry, and associated verticals.

ETIM NA is also charged with translating the Model into North American English, French Canadian and Mexican Spanish, as well as identifying of additional products, features, and values pertaining to products being sold into the North American wholesale market.

The Benefits of Classification

Classification is a clear-cut way to logically structure product data. The ETIM Model provides such a structure for technical products and ensures uniformity in shared product information.

From manufacturers to their sales organizations, distributors, contractors, engineers/architects and other industry professionals, ease of information exchange is paramount to optimizing processes, supporting profitability and ensuring product information accuracy to enable the ‘correct’ product to be specified and installed.

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ETIM International

ETIM International is the guardian of the ETIM classification model. We represent ETIM organizations all over the world with one shared objective: a sustainable classification standard for all technical products worldwide.

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Latest news

ETIM NA News
September 29, 2024

ETIM North America and IDEA Partner to Increase ETIM Adoption

ETIM North America is pleased to announce that the Industry Data Exchange Association (IDEA), jointly owned by NEMA and NAED, is once again a member of ETIM North America. IDEA…
ETIM NA News
August 22, 2024

Syndigo Joins ETIM North America

ETIM North America announced that Syndigo, a leading global SaaS commerce data management provider, has joined the North American chapter of the global product classification standards organization. A leader in…
ETIM NA News
April 25, 2024

CMP Products Limited Joins ETIM North America

ETIM North America announced that CMP Product Limited, global specialists in the manufacture of cable glands and cable cleats, joined the North American chapter of the global product classification standards…

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