NMBS supports the industry following EZ-base ceasing to trade

After the news that EZ-base, the product data management provider used by many in the engineering and industrial supply sectors, has ceased operations, NMBS is coming forward to support any businesses impacted by this news.

Over the years, EZ-base has played a vital role in providing accurate, consistent product data to its customers, which was vital to the engineering and industrial sector. With support from former employees at EZ-base, NMBS is engaging with impacted businesses to offer a seamless and timely transition to its own established product data and B2B marketplace platform, OnePlace.

Andy Hextall, commercial director at NMBS, said:
“The news of EZ-base ceasing to trade will undoubtedly raise concerns for both manufacturers and merchants who relied on the platform for sharing and managing product data. We are working closely with Gareth Thomas, former managing director and Harrison Lloyd and Avelino Pereira, who are all former EZ-base employees, to ensure their previous customers have a trusted contact to support them throughout the transition to OnePlace.

“As a member-owned organisation, NMBS has a duty to support the independent sector through challenges like this. We are working closely with impacted businesses to ensure they retain access to the critical data they need to trade effectively and to prevent further instability within the market.”

Rex Nye, digital director at NMBS, added:
“Now, more than ever, manufacturers and independent merchants need a robust platform they can trust. OnePlace is designed to do exactly that – offering a centralised platform, stability, scalability and support from a team that understands the independent market inside out.”

OnePlace is NMBS’s centralised platform for product data and purchase order processing, already trusted by hundreds of suppliers and merchants. Built to industry standards and designed to meet the growing digital demands of the sector, OnePlace enables suppliers to upload and maintain product data in a single location, while giving merchants access to consistent, up-to-date information that can be used across their systems and online platforms.

NMBS is urging any EZ-base customers to contact its team at oneplace@nmbs.co.uk for a fast-track onboarding process, with dedicated account management and technical assistance to ensure a smooth and timely transition.