St. Paul, Minnesota — 3M announced Monday that it acquired the technology assets of LeanTec, a provider of digital inventory management solutions for the automotive aftermarket in the U.S. and Canada.
The LeanTec software complements the 3M RepairStack Performance Solutions, a hardware and software system that helps ensure materials needed for repairs are on hand, said 3M.
“This acquisition adds new levels of data integration and insights that will allow bodyshops greater visibility of their business operations, operational efficiency and a better customer experience,” said Dave Gunderson, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division president.