OEConnection LLC (OEC) announced that the Mopar Masters Guild (MMG), comprised of parts professionals from Fiat Chrysler dealerships, endorsed its CollisionLink solution. The Guild met with OEC last week to learn about upcoming product enhancements, and to discuss how the continued relationship between the Guild and OEC can benefit both parties. OEC and the Mopar […]
OEConnection Acquires UK-Based Bluegrasscoms
OEConnection (OEC) announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Bluegrasscoms (BGC), a UK-based automotive business consultancy and service provider focused on the collision and aftersales market segments. Headquartered in Newbury, England, BGC streamlines key operations for its customers across Europe, with a strong focus on the collision industry. BGC’s VISION software provides body […]
MyPriceLink Dynamic Pricing Will Reach 40% U.S. Collision Part Market Share with Ford Adoption
OEConnection positioning dynamic pricing technology for adoption by OEMs globally. OEConnection (OEC) announced that its MyPriceLink technology will soon generate dynamic list prices for over 40 percent of all collision parts in the United States, due to Ford Motor Company’s recent announcement that they are adopting the technology. Ford joins General Motors, that began using […]
Ron Coill Named President and Chief Operating Officer at OEConnection
OEConnection (OEC) announced that President & Chief Financial Officer Ron Coill is moving to a new role within OEC and now will serve as President & Chief Operating Officer for the organization’s North American operation. In his new role, Coill is responsible for Product, Human Resources and Customer Success in North America. “This is an […]
Rich Garcia Named Chief Financial Officer at OEConnection
OEConnection (OEC) announced the appointment of Rich Garcia as its new Chief Financial Officer. Garcia will be responsible for leading the company’s financial operations in conjunction with providing strategic financial direction. He will oversee the global accounting and finance teams, including responsibility for financial reporting, treasury, tax, business development, purchasing and business information systems functions. […]
Providence Equity Partners Makes Majority Investment in Environmental Safety Training and Compliance Firm KPA
Private equity firm also owns majority interest in OEConnection. KPA, the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Risk Management company, announced that Providence Equity Partners has completed its majority investment in the Company. Existing investor CIVC Partners will retain a minority investment in the Company going forward. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Providence […]
Ford Selects OEConnection for Mechanical Parts Marketing Program
Ford Motor Company has selected OEConnection LLC (OEC) for a comprehensive mechanical parts ordering and fulfillment program through the OEC RepairLink solution. With the Ford and Motorcraft Stars (FAMS) Pricing Program, Ford Certified Parts Wholesale Dealers are able to offer competitive pricing to their mechanical repair shop customers on program parts utilizing the RepairLink platform. […]
OE Connection Wins Award for Jaguar Land Rover Parts Catalog
OEConnection LLC (OEC) has won the Automotive Global Award for their next-generation electronic parts catalog (EPC) designed for Jaguar Land Rover. The Automotive Global Awards recognize individuals and organizations who have excelled in the automotive logistics, purchasing and supply chain sectors. Clifford Thames, an OEC company, received the award for excellent teamwork in executing a […]
Mitchell Announces Integration Agreement with OEConnection
Will provide streamlined parts procurement process for OEM parts through Mitchell solutions Mitchell has extended Mitchell Parts with the signing of an integration agreement with OEConnection (OEC) to provide the collision repair industry with a more streamlined parts procurement process directly through Mitchell Parts. Mitchell Parts is designed to simplify and streamline parts sourcing and […]
OEConnection Receives Patent for MyPriceLink Dynamic Collision Repair Parts Pricing
OEConnection LLC (OEC) announced the issuance of US Patent No. 9,747,481 for its MyPriceLink service that delivers real-time dynamic list pricing on original equipment (OE) collision repair parts based on timing and local market conditions. “OEC continues to lead the way in pioneering new technologies that are revolutionizing the auto parts industry,” said Chuck Rotuno, […]