ACES & PIES Standards

Understanding ACES and PIES

ACES (Aftermarket Catalog Exchange Standard) and PIES (Product Information Exchange Standard) are the industry standards for automotive parts data exchange in North America.

ACES (Aftermarket Catalog Exchange Standard)

ACES is the industry standard for automotive application data. It defines how vehicle applications (year, make, model, engine, transmission) are structured and exchanged.

Key ACES Components:

• Base Vehicle: Year, Make, Model
• Engine Config: Engine size, type, cylinders
• Transmission: Transmission type and configuration
• Part Application: How parts fit specific vehicles

PIES (Product Information Exchange Standard)

PIES is the industry standard for product information. It defines how product details, attributes, and specifications are structured and exchanged.

Key PIES Components:

• Product Identification: Part numbers, brand information
• Product Attributes: Weight, dimensions, materials
• Pricing Information: List prices, cost data
• Packaging Information: Package sizes, quantities

Why Convert to ACES/PIES?

• Industry Compliance: Meet North American automotive standards
• Market Access: Sell to US and Canadian retailers
• Data Quality: Standardized, validated product information
• Integration: Compatible with major catalog systems

Our Conversion Process

1. Parse EU Data: Extract information from your CSV files
2. Map Fields: Convert EU terminology to US standards
3. Validate Data: Ensure compliance with ACES/PIES rules
4. Generate XML: Create properly formatted output files

Supported EU Formats

We support conversion from various European automotive data formats:

• German automotive catalogs
• French parts databases
• Spanish automotive data
• Generic CSV with European headers