Data audit and classification plan
Which product groups map to which ETIM or ECLASS classes, what data is missing and in what order to fill it.
ETIM and BMEcat in your PIM.
We classify products in ETIM or ECLASS in Pimcore and export BMEcat for your wholesalers.
When you need it
Your partners ask for ETIM data in BMEcat.
Distributors of technical products expect product data in a shared vocabulary and a shared format. ETIM or ECLASS gives the vocabulary, and BMEcat carries it. Without both, every partner gets a different spreadsheet.
- Wholesalers send you ETIM or ECLASS templates to fill in.
- Your product data sits in a PIM or ERP but is not classified to a standard.
- Each partner asks for a different file, and preparing them is manual work.
- You sell in several countries and need one technical description every market reads the same way.
- A partner rejected your BMEcat file, or you have never produced one.
Our product data work in numbers
Standards work built on 35+ PIM implementations.
Figures from our own projects and the Pimcore partner directory.
- 35+PIM implementations
- 10M+SKUs in our clients' systems
- 31Pimcore certifications in the team
- 70+PIM and e-commerce implementations
- 300+projects delivered
- 2010operating since
- Pimcore Platinum Partnerone of two Platinum partners in Poland
- ETIM Mapperour own tool, inside Pimcore
Sources: LemonMind, November 2026 · Pimcore partner directory, 4 Nov 2026
Where it sits
From your PIM to every wholesaler.
ERP and supplier data flow into Pimcore. The ETIM Mapper classifies the products, and BMEcat carries the same data to each partner.
Sources
ERP
item codes and basic data
Suppliers
data sheets, Excel and BMEcat files
into Pimcore
Classification
Pimcore
the ETIM Mapper assigns classes, features and values
- ETIM classes
- features
- values
- ECLASS
classified
Export
BMEcat
one XML catalogue per partner
sent to
Partners
- Wholesalers
- Distributors
- Procurement
Compare
ETIM, ECLASS or BMEcat: what does each one do?
ETIM and ECLASS are classifications that describe a product; BMEcat is the file format that sends the description to partners. Most projects need one classification and BMEcat.
| Criterion | ETIM | ECLASS | BMEcat |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | A classification model for technical products | A classification standard for products and services | An XML format for exchanging product catalogues |
| What it defines | Classes, features and allowed values | Classes and properties with values or units, per ISO 13584-42 / IEC 61360 | A catalogue header plus product, update and price transactions |
| Structure | Product groups and classes; each class has its own features and values | Hierarchical; BASIC (one-dimensional features) or ADVANCED (multidimensional) | Versions 1.2 and 2005 |
| How it reaches partners | Sent inside a BMEcat file | Sent inside a BMEcat file | Carries ETIM or ECLASS data |
| What we do in Pimcore | Map categories to ETIM classes and set feature values with the ETIM Mapper | Map products to ECLASS classes and properties | Generate BMEcat XML from the mapped data |
Based on LemonMind articles on ETIM, ECLASS and BMEcat, October 2026.
ETIM, ECLASS or both?
Tell us which partners you supply. We show which classification to start with and what BMEcat needs. Or start with our free ETIM and BMEcat guide.
Scope
What the implementation covers.
ETIM Mapper in Pimcore
Our tool assigns product categories to ETIM classes and gives products the class features and their values.
ECLASS mapping
Products mapped to ECLASS classes and properties when your partners use ECLASS instead of, or next to, ETIM.
BMEcat export
BMEcat XML generated from the mapped data in Pimcore, ready to send to wholesalers and distributors.
Data from ERP and suppliers
ERP data and supplier files flow into the same model, so new products arrive ready to classify.
Upkeep as the range grows
New products and product groups classified with the same rules, and the mapping kept current over time.
How the project runs
Four steps from product data to a BMEcat file.
- 01
Analysis and planning
We review what your partners need and how your data is structured in Pimcore, then agree a plan with stages and a timeline.
ResultA plan with stages and a timeline. - 02
ETIM Mapper setup
We configure the Mapper for your catalogue and connect it to your Pimcore.
ResultThe Mapper connected to your Pimcore. - 03
Mapping and validation
Products receive classes, features and values, and we check completeness before anything is exported.
ResultProducts classified and checked for completeness. - 04
BMEcat and updates
We generate the BMEcat files, check them against your partners' requirements and set up regular updates.
ResultBMEcat files with regular updates.
Case studies
ETIM, BMEcat and catalogues in real projects.
ETIM / BMEcat mapping
GTV
A central Pimcore system extended with ETIM classification, BMEcat export and the ETIM Mapper tool.
Read case study
Automated catalogues
Marcopol
A solution integrated with Pimcore that automates the ToolsWorld catalogue, safety data sheets and declarations of conformity from central product data.
Read case studyFAQ
Before we talk.
What is the difference between ETIM and BMEcat?
ETIM is a classification model: it puts a product into a class and describes it with standard features and values. BMEcat is an XML format for sending product catalogues between systems. ETIM describes the product, and BMEcat carries that description to your partners.
Do we need ETIM or ECLASS?
Use what your partners ask for. ETIM is common among technical wholesalers, for example for electrical and HVAC products, and ECLASS is common in industrial procurement. We can map the same product data to both and export either one in BMEcat. More in product classification standards compared.
Does the ETIM Mapper need Pimcore?
Yes, the ETIM Mapper is a tool that works inside Pimcore. If your product data lives in another PIM, tell us which one and we will check how to classify and export the data there.
How long does an ETIM and BMEcat implementation take?
It depends on the number of product groups and how complete your data is. We start with one product group and one partner, which shows the effort for the rest of the range before you commit to it.
Which BMEcat version should we use?
Use the version your partners ask for. BMEcat 1.2 covers simple catalogues, and BMEcat 2005 adds the features that larger and international catalogues need. ETIM publishes its own BMEcat guideline (ETIM BMEcat 5.0, 2021), and ECLASS ADVANCED data uses BMEcat 2005.1-advanced.
Can supplier data be classified before it reaches the PIM?
Yes. openProd, our separate product for supplier data onboarding, maps supplier files to your data model, including classifications, so data arrives in the PIM already structured.
Olgierd MrozikCEO, LemonMind
Start with one product group
Let's check how your products map to ETIM.
In a free 30-minute call we look at a sample of your catalogue, the classes it maps to and what your partners need in BMEcat.
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