In manufacturing, especially in the architectural products industry, materials are at the heart of every project. But it’s not just the materials themselves that matter. It’s the data about those materials: what they’re made of, how they perform, where they can be used, and how they should be communicated to clients, specifiers, and distributors.
Managing that data effectively is no longer optional. It’s a requirement for staying competitive.
What is material information management software?
Material information management software helps manufacturers organise, maintain, and distribute all the commercial, technical, and visual information associated with a product. That includes:
Composition and certifications
Performance specifications (e.g. fire, acoustic, thermal)
Dimensions and variants
Finish and colour options
Associated assets (datasheets, images, test reports)
Instead of storing this information across different teams, spreadsheets, folders, and tools, material information management software consolidates it into a single, consistent, and accessible structure that supports both internal workflows and external communication.
What does material information management software do?
1. Centralises complex product information
Manufacturers often deal with hundreds or thousands of product variants. Without a central system, data gets duplicated, lost, or miscommunicated. Good material information management software consolidates everything into one place, reducing confusion and saving time.
2. Keeps information accurate and up to date
Outdated specs, old certificates, or mismatched product names can lead to costly mistakes. Centralised data means that when something changes, it changes everywhere automatically. Teams no longer have to hunt down the “latest version.”
3. Supports regulatory and certification requirements
Whether it’s fire safety standards or environmental certifications, keeping track of compliant products is critical. A structured software platform ensures the right documentation is always attached and available.
4. Enables smarter product filtering and selection
Structured data allows teams to filter products by attributes such as surface material, thickness, certification type, or availability. This makes it easier to prepare datasheets, answer client requests, or configure project-specific product lists.
5. Improves collaboration between teams
When product, sales, marketing, and technical teams work from the same data source, collaboration becomes simpler. Everyone is aligned, and everyone speaks the same product “language.”
6. Simplifies channel-specific communication
Different channels, distributors, partners, and digital platforms often need product information in different formats. When your data is well-managed, it can be easily transformed and exported for any destination.
Why it matters
In architectural manufacturing, product success isn’t just about performance; it’s also about how clearly and accurately you communicate product information to the market.
Poor material information management leads to slow launches, miscommunications, and missed opportunities. Good material information management software makes your operations faster, your data more reliable, and your products easier to specify.
From chaos to clarity
If you’re struggling with disconnected files, scattered folders, or hard-to-maintain spreadsheets, Stylib Hub was built to solve that exact problem.
It’s a software platform designed for suppliers of architectural materials to centralise, enrich, and distribute structured product data across teams, platforms, and client touchpoints.
Whether you’re launching new products or managing thousands of existing SKUs, Hub gives you the clarity and control to move faster and communicate better.
👉 Try our material information management platform
Stylib Hub gives every product a consistent, customizable data structure with attributes for technical specs, certifications, dimensions, finishes, and more. Instead of scattered fields or improvised formats, you get a clean, scalable system that supports filtering, validation, and export across any channel or platform.
Datasheets, images, test reports, and certificates all live in one place, connected to the correct product and version. Stylib Hub makes it easy to upload, organise, and update files so you always know what’s current, and you never have to dig through folders or chase the right PDF again.
Not every audience needs the same data. Stylib Hub lets you configure outputs for different destinations, whether it’s a spreadsheet for a distributor, a selection for a client, or a structured feed for your digital tools. One source of truth, multiple outputs, no copy-pasting.
