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SAN RAMON, Calif. — March 20, 2007 — Audatex, a Solera company, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Rick Tuuri as Associate Vice President of Industry Relations.

In this newly created position, Rick will serve as a central point of contact for all industry-related opportunities in North America, working with his counterparts around the globe. He will be responsible for strengthening relationships with industry associations and representing Audatex within the automotive collision, insurance and recycling communities. In addition, Tuuri will drive corporate projects directed at furthering the company’s relationships with the markets it serves.

A 28 year veteran of the collision industry, Tuuri joins Audatex from I-CAR where he served as Director of Business Development for the past four years. Among other posts, he served as the Chairman of the Collision Industry Conference (2005 – 2006), as Chairman of the NACE Exhibitor Advisory Council (2000 – 2001) and as Chairman of the I-CAR International Board of Directors (1999 – 2001). Tuuri was inducted into the Collision Industry Hall of Eagles in 2000.

“We are excited to add to the Audatex team a leader with such a strong background in industry relations,” said Tony Aquila, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Solera, Inc. “Rick brings a wealth of experience to the company having served in many industry roles. His unique dedication and commitment to the industry were key elements in our desire to add him to the team and will serve Audatex clients and the industry well in this new position.”

“I am extremely pleased to be a part of the Audatex team,” commented Tuuri. “I believe that the energy and direction that Audatex is bringing to the industry will benefit collision repairers, insurers and everyone involved in the repair process – including our mutual customer – the consumer.”

Audatex, a Solera company, delivers a comprehensive, integrated suite of applications for claims processing, estimating, shop and yard management, and business analytics for performance management. Our solutions help insurance carriers, collision repair shops and automotive recyclers automate core business processes, streamline workflow with industry partners, and manage performance. Solera operating companies employ over 2,000 associates in over 40 countries, and have a global network of over 50,000 customers. The Solera companies include Audatex in the United States, Canada, and in more than 35 additional international markets, Informex in Belgium, Sidexa in France, ABZ in The Netherlands, and Hollander serving the North American recycling market.