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, […]
OEConnection Sponsors Two High School Coding Summer Camps
OEConnection LLC (OEC) sponsored a girls-only coding camp and a newly launched cyber security camp in partnership with TECH CORPS and RITE (Regional Information Technology Engagement). OEC sponsorship allowed participating students to access an interactive curriculum taught by two certified TECH CORPS instructors, a Camp Kit that included supplies and software, evaluations and assessments, training […]
Kia Selects OEConnection for Collision Repair Parts Ordering
OEConnection LLC (OEC) announced that Kia Motors America has added CollisionLink to its collision parts marketing program. The CollisionLink parts ordering and fulfillment solution will allow Kia’s dealer network to access competitive pricing on eligible OE parts and expand their market penetration in the U.S. Kia is the 23rd automotive dealer network in North America […]
OEConnection Completes Clifford Thames Group Acquisition
OEConnection LLC (OEC) announced that it completed the previously announced purchase of Clifford Thames Group (CT) on June 30. “The combination of CT and OEC means great opportunity for the industry,” remarked Chuck Rotuno, Chairman & CEO of OEC. “The new OEC is the only global one-stop shop that provides the means for automakers and […]
OEConnection Holdings Acquires UK-Based OEM Data Firm
OEConnection Holdings, LLC announced today that it is acquiring Clifford Thames Group, a leader in automotive data creation and management. Headquartered in Chelmsford, England with offices in Detroit, Michigan; Melbourne, Australia; Krakow, Poland; Bonn, Germany; Paris, France; and Chennai, India, Clifford Thames (CT) creates and manages the data needed to repair and maintain vehicles for […]