ETIM North America

ETIM North America is excited to welcome IDEA eSolutions ( ) back as a Solution Provider member, with the support of joint-ownership organizations National Electrical Manufacturers Association ( ) and National Association of Electrical Distributors ( ), to continue to accelerate the adoption of the model across North America.

Per David Oldfather, IDEA’s President and CEO, “As the technology arm for both NEMA and NAED, IDEA is committed to creating, supporting and enabling the exchange of global data standards for the electrical industry, and we see ETIM as an important addition to our platform for the North American electrical market.”

ETIM North America and the entire ETIM International community are grateful to have these companies’ support, and we look forward to continued collaboration to improve the product data experience for the global industry ecosystem.

Read more at: https://www.etim-na.org/etim-north-america-and-idea-partner-to-increase-etim-adoption/

We’re looking forward to attending the 2024 EFC Conference next week and representing ETIM North America in beautiful ! This is a unique opportunity to bring the global standard to the Canadian industry directly, and to help them get ahead of the North American market in cutting costs out of their supply chain. (Plus, we love seeing our long-time industry colleagues again, who have similarly been working to improve the industry’s data and e-commerce standards!) Proud to already have some EFC members who have joined the movement and together encourage others to join us. Reach out to Mary Shaw directly to book a spot during the Head Office Meeting portion of the event, to learn more about ETIM and how your company can be involved in this beneficial industry initiative.

A hearty welcome to our newest member, CMP Products! As global specialists in the manufacture of cable glands and cable cleats, CMP has a presence across 6 continents and 8 industries, and they recognize that “ETIM is setting and raising the bar for standardized digital product data that improves industry data communication, improves customer experience, and reduces supply chain costs.” (Jamie Hughes, Regional Manager – The Americas, CMP Products Ltd.)

We are thrilled to have the benefit of their extensive knowledge and expertise alongside our other valued manufacturer members as we continue refining and enhancing the ETIM model to meet our region’s needs.

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Looking for opportunities to streamline operations, enhance product quality, and drive innovation? The latest article discusses the role can play here, with a focus on how structured data is “indispensable” to all of these initiatives:
https://electricaltrends.com/2024/04/09/structured-data-a-prerequisite-for-ai-electrical-manufacturers/

>> A worthwhile read with a ton of compelling reasons and ways to start (or continue) working towards a *better data future.* We appreciate David Gordon’s detailed examination of as an ideal classification model being used in the Electrical industry (among others) to help companies manage and exchange technical product information for countless uses throughout the entire industry ecosystem.

Not involved in ETIM yet? Your better data future awaits! Contact us for more information or to get started.

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Thinking of joining ETIM North America? Here’s how John Richardson, Vice President of Sales for ANAMET Canada Inc., explains ANAMET’s decision to become a member:

“Being involved in ETIM North America is important to us for two reasons. We see the value in developing and refining product values and features that describe our products with like-minded companies so that our product classification is available in today’s digital age.” He also wisely points out that, “While ANAMET is not a large company, it is important that all companies, regardless of size, participate in an open standards process.”

Read the full story at https://www.etim-na.org/anamet-joins-etim-north-america/

And for more information, or to become a member, contact us today!

Wondering how the ETIM classification model is “multi-lingual”? Simply put, with ETIM, you don't need to exchange the words, just the codes—as demonstrated by this graphic. From the manufacturer’s perspective, you classify your products using your local language versions; and when those codes are exchanged using the ETIM model, you can share your product information with all ETIM-supporting countries/regions, where the coded information is conveniently translated to their local language version and ready to use. This seemingly simple, but very sophisticated approach results in the reliable transmission of your critical product information across countless languages and platforms. If you’re not already involved in ETIM in your region, reach out today – and start taking advantage of this and many other intelligent features that ETIM has to offer! https://ow.ly/vseb50QXeRb

We are pleased to welcome Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) as a new member of ETIM North America! One of the largest manufacturers of dry-type transformers in North America, HPS is committed to supporting the industry’s digitalization evolution, and they recognize that utilizing a standardized data format can improve industry data communication and customer experience, while also reducing supply chain costs. We appreciate and look forward to their participation in !
Read more at https://ow.ly/F46T50QyTeg

Hammond Power Solutions Joins ETIM North America - ETIM North America ETIM North America announced that Hammond Power Solutions, one of the largest manufacturers of dry-type transformers in North America has joined the North American chapter of the global product classification...

It’s been a busy and productive 3 days here at in Las Vegas. We’ve enjoyed connecting with so many of the electrical industry’s manufacturers, and of course manufacturer reps and agencies, in between critical planning meetings and at various hospitality events. Thank you to National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association and all the attendees for a great event and some constructive conversations!

We are thrilled with the growing interest level and usage of ETIM that we’ve seen in the U.S. (and North America at large) over the past couple of years, and some recent data confirms just how much!
>> The U.S. is now among the top 3 countries in terms of usage of ETIM’s online CMT (Classification Management Tool), which provides access to the international, multilingual ETIM model library (and facilitates all the “magic” as far as data organization and development of the model).
>> Over the past 6 months alone, usage of the CMT website in the U.S. has increased by a whopping 267%!

We take pride in and celebrate these numbers, as they reflect the increased adoption we’re seeing from so many companies and individuals actively using and helping to develop the model in our region, which is clearly vital to these industries on a global scale.

A huge CONGRATS + THANK YOU to everyone in the U.S. and North America who has been contributing to this influx in support and use of the ETIM model—great things ahead for our region and our global community as well!
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Please join us in welcoming KYKLO as a new Solution Provider member of ! A prominent product content and digital solutions provider, KYKLO serves both manufacturers and distributors, most notably in the electrical and automation spaces, where they are aligned with ETIM in the collaborative goal of improving the efficiency of digitalization in these industries. We appreciate their membership and look forward to their contributions to the growing adoption of ETIM in North America. Read more at

KYKLO Joins ETIM North America - ETIM North America ETIM North America announced that KYKLO, a prominent product content and digital solutions provider, has joined the North American chapter of the global product classification standards organization. KYKLO provides Manufacturers...

What better way to kick off the than with a reminder that plans for ETIM version 10.0 are officially underway?! 🎉 , ETIM International’s Technical Committee recently approved and announced its plan for the next big version release -- the big “10.0” ;0) -- which is targeted for early November #2024. Stay tuned throughout the year for updates on this and other big news on the ETIM front. And if you’re not yet involved, reach out for details on in your region!

Release planning ETIM 10.0 - ETIM International In its recent meeting, the ETIM International Technical Committee has approved the release planning for ETIM 10.0. The deadline for handing in change requests in the ETIM CMT tool (Classification...

If there isn’t already a chapter of in your country/region—or if you’re curious to know what it takes to start & run a local ETIM federation—take a look at the recently published Membership Handbook developed by our HQ team at ETIM International. As always, you can reach out to them, or any of the 20 existing federations, for more information or to become involved in this important and collaborative initiative. https://ow.ly/JC0T50QfGR5

Membership handbook: "A small but crucial step to securing ETIM's future as a global standard" - ETIM International Vice President Mary Shaw on ETIM International’s issued Membership Handbook. It has been a longtime wish of Mary Shaw’s, Vice president of ETIM International, to provide more structural guidance to...

As the year draws to a close, and in the spirit of the holidays, we want to express our gratitude for all the members and supporters of ETIM North America, ETIM International, and our fellow federations around the world for the great work you all do to develop and promote the classification standards model, to benefit the whole of our industries and help us all prepare for a better future. for your dedication and support! Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays ahead!

We were lucky to have Clive Billiald, CEO of buildingSMART International, join us at in Mallorca earlier this month. Even better, he presented to our entire assembly on bsDD (buildingSMART Data Dictionaries), and in particular how they have been partnering with and incorporating ETIM data (or technically, the whole ETIM model), “very successfully” since 2017! As Clive noted, not only is buildingSMART’s vision for “a seamless exchange of data across the built environment” in complete alignment with the ETIM model, but they recognize and appreciate ETIM as one of a few “great” standards that is already well established and actively helping construction industry-related companies in this regard (and which he sees as a solid solution to a common “blocking point” in the industry, where too many companies are trying to do their own proprietary and one-off thing, typically at great cost, and perhaps not as successfully as they would like).

This is another brilliant example of the value that ETIM brings to our industry/ies, how ETIM partners with other exceptional industry solutions and providers, and how these partnerships bring real benefits to so many layers of the commerce landscape. Thank you, Clive and buildingSMART, for contributing to such a great event!


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We are pleased to have our Chairman Matt Christensen (Distributor Data Solutions) representing ETIM North America at IMELCO’s DIGILAB’23 conference in Milan, Italy, next week. He and Marc Habets (ETIM International) will be presenting to this outstanding group of organizations serving the electrical industry all over the world, to demonstrate and share the value and benefits of the classification model. Thank you to IMELCO and its collaborative community for what is sure to be a productive and enjoyable event. See you soon in !

Manufacturer Reps are another critical group within the Electrical industry ecosystem, and therefore essential to the development and application of the model. recognizes this, as another of our valued members. Here’s what TTS president Matt Scarborough had to say about joining ETIM North America:

“Our goal is to help manufacturer reps do business seamlessly on behalf of their manufacturers. We want to take friction out of the administrative process of selling electrical material to, and through, the channel. As manufacturers adopt the ETIM standards TTS will be able to integrate the information into our platform, helping get the right information to the right people easily. It will also help with manufacturer digital transformation initiatives, product searches and more. NEMRA has been involved with ETIM North America since its inception and TTS, as a service provider to NEMRA, wants to be aligned with the needs of its customers.”
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National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association

Extra! Extra! More great news (and growth) from : After much collaboration, ETIM NA has released its first round of American English translation of the ETIM model! This is a big deal because it means a significant amount of product data in the model has been reviewed and modified (where necessary) to reflect the grammar and nomenclature we use in North America, making it easier for companies around the world to do business in this region. From different units of measure and standards of electricity transmission, to the unique terms people use to search for the products they need, this classification is critical in helping improve the quality and communication of product information on a global scale.

More than 6,200 data points are covered in this inaugural translation release—to find out what product categories are included, read the full story at https://www.etim-na.org/etim-na-releases-first-round-of-american-english-translation-of-etim-model/.

And if you’re not yet involved, reach out to learn how ETIM could benefit your company and the industries you serve!
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ETIM NA Releases First Round of American English Translation of ETIM Model - ETIM North America After many hours and great collaboration, ETIM North America is ready to release its first round of American English translation of the ETIM model to the general public. With the...