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OEC Selected as 2019 Top Workplace
Joins Select Group of Companies in Northeast Ohio CLEVELAND, OH, June 17, 2019 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading technology employer in Northeast Ohio, has won The Cleveland Plain Dealer’s…
OEC to Lead Collision Parts Discussion at Automotive News Europe Congress
Industry Leaders Discuss Fate of European Collision Industry CLEVELAND, OH, 20 May, 2019 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), the leading automotive technology provider for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks, will…
DMS Connect® from OEC Integrates with All Major Dealership Management System Providers
Helps Dealerships Streamline Parts Order Processing CLEVELAND, OH, May 9, 2019 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), the leading automotive technology provider for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks, has completed integration…
OEC Sponsors 16th Annual High School Programming Contest at Baldwin Wallace University
CLEVELAND, OH, April 10, 2019 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading technology employer in Northeast Ohio, sponsored the 16th annual High School Programming Contest on the campus of Baldwin Wallace…
OEC to Provide Lexus North America with Mechanical Parts Marketing Program
CLEVELAND, OH, March 25, 2019 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), the leading automotive technology provider for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks is launching a comprehensive mechanical parts ordering and fulfillment…
OEC Online Booking Solution Wins "Product Innovation of the Year Award From Car Dealer Magazine
CLEVELAND, OH, March 11, 2019 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), the leading automotive technology provider for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks, was awarded the “Product Innovation of the Year” honor…
OEC to Provide Mercedes-Benz with Vans Trade Programme to Help Increase Trade Parts Sales
NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, UK, 12 March 2019 — OEC (formerly Bluegrasscoms), the leading automotive technology provider for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks, has been awarded the contract to design and…
OEC Recognized as Center of Excellence for 11th Straight Year
CUSTOMER SUPPORT TEAM AMONG TOP 10% OF CALL CENTERS IN U.S. CLEVELAND, OH, January 9, 2019 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading technology employer in Northeast Ohio, has been certified…
FCA US LLC Selects RepairLink for Their Mechanical Parts Marketing Program
CLEVELAND, OH, December 18, 2018 – FCA US LLC has selected OEConnection LLC (OEC), the leading automotive technology provider for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks, for a comprehensive mechanical…
OEC Selected to Provide Toyota Motor North America with Mechanical Parts Marketing Program
CLEVELAND, OH, December 13, 2018 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), the leading automotive technology provider for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks, in partnership with Toyota Motor North America, is launching…
OEC Chief Technology Officer Named 2018 "Notable Woman in Tech" by Crain's Cleveland Business
CLEVELAND, OH, December 4, 2018 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading technology employer in Northeast Ohio, is proud to announce that Katherine Golden, Chief Technology Officer at OEC, was honored…
OEC Named Among Fastest-Growing Companies in Northeast Ohio
Software as a Service Provider Qualifies as Weatherhead 100 Centurion CLEVELAND, OH, November 30, 2018 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a top technology employer in Northeast Ohio, announced that it has…
Mopar Masters Guild Chooses OEC CollisionLink as Preferred Parts Procurement Solution
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kathy Jambor 888-776-5792, x1649 Mopar Masters Guild Chooses OEC CollisionLink as Preferred Parts Procurement Solution OE Collision Platform Remains Key Component of the Guild’s Strategic Growth…
OEC Further Expands International Auto Industry Reach with Purchase of Bluegrasscoms
CLEVELAND, Ohio, October 18, 2018 – OEConnection (OEC), the leading automotive technology provider for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire…
Expanded U.S. Presence, Enhanced Technology Position MyPriceLink For Global Adoption
OEConnection (OEC), the leading automotive technology provider for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks, announced today that its MyPriceLink technology will soon generate dynamic list prices for over 40% of…
OEC Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
CLEVELAND, OH, September 5, 2018 – OEConnection (OEC), a leading technology provider for OEM distribution networks, has announced the appointment of Rich Garcia as its new Chief Financial Officer. Garcia…
OEC Named to Prestigious NorthCoast 99 for 15th Straight Year
CLEVELAND, OH, August 22, 2018 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading technology employer in Northeast Ohio, is proud to be recognized by ERC as one of Northeast Ohio’s 99 best…
OEC Chief Operating Officer Named One of Automotive News' 2018 "Rising Stars"
CLEVELAND, OH, April 10, 2018 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), the leading automotive technology provider for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks, announced today that Ike Herman, the company’s Chief Operating…
OEC is Honoree for 2018 "Smart Culture Award"
CLEVELAND, OH, April 6, 2018 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading technology employer in Northeast Ohio, was honored last night by Smart Business and Alliance Solutions Group as a recipient…
General Motors Selects OEC to Create Global Service Menu Pricing Solution
Technology creates standardized data set for service and repair pricing CLEVELAND, OH, March 29, 2018 – General Motors has selected OEConnection (OEC), the leading automotive technology provider for original equipment…
OEC Announces New LinkIQ Solution to Help Dealers Make Data-Driven Decisions on Parts
CLEVELAND, OH, February 26, 2018 –OEConnection LLC (OEC), the leading automotive technology provider for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks, announces the launch of the new LinkIQSM, a business intelligence…
Ford Motor Company Selects OEC for Mechanical Parts Marketing Program
CLEVELAND, OH, February 22, 2018 – Ford Motor Company has selected OEConnection LLC (OEC), the leading automotive technology provider for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks, for a comprehensive mechanical…
OEC Donates Computer to Non-Profit Food Pantry in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, OH, November 9, 2017 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading technology employer in Northeast Ohio, donated a computer, as well as the time needed for set-up and installation, to…
OEC Wins 2017 Automotive Global Award for Jaguar Land Rover Electronic Parts Catalog
OEC receives product innovation award for its jaguar land rover EPC CLEVELAND, OH, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 – OEConnection LLC (OEC®), the parts ecommerce technology leader for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM)…
OEC and R.O. Writer Announce Software Integration
R.O. Writer shop management software to integrate with OEC RepairLink for OE parts procurement CLEVELAND, OH, October 31, 2017 – OEConnection LLC (OEC®), the leading automotive technology provider for original…
OEC Associates Spend Afternoon Serving 13 Local Non-Profit Organizations
More than 200 OEC associates participated in company’s 6th annual ‘Community Connection Day’ CLEVELAND, OH, October 5, 2017 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading technology employer in Northeast Ohio, held…
OEC Awarded Patent for MyPriceLink®, the Pricing Engine Delivering Dynamic, Real-Time Pricing
CLEVELAND, OH, August 31, 2017 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), the leading automotive technology provider for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks, announced yesterday the issuance of US Patent No. 9,747,481.…
OEC Named to Prestigious NorthCoast 99 for 14th Straight Year
CLEVELAND, OH, August 23, 2017 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading technology employer in Northeast Ohio, is proud to be recognized by ERC as one of Northeast Ohio’s 99 best…
OEC Sponsors Two High School Summer Camps to Help Kids Learn to Code
CLEVELAND, OH, August 22, 2017 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading technology employer in Northeast Ohio, sponsored a girls-only coding camp and a newly launched cyber security camp in partnership…
Kia Selects OEC for Collision Parts Ordering and Fulfillment
Kia dealers can now access their collision parts marketing program through CollisionLink CLEVELAND, OH, August 3, 2017 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), the leading automotive technology provider for original equipment manufacturers’…
OEC Completes Acquisition of Clifford Thames Group
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 11, 2017 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), the leading automotive technology provider for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks, is pleased to announce that its purchase of Clifford…
Scott Christie shortlisted for CTO of the Year award
As London Tech Week kicks off Clifford Thames are really proud to announce that Chief Technology Officer, Scott Christie has been shortlisted in the prestigious 'CTO of the Year' category…
OEC Reaches New Heights in Donations to Harvest for Hunger Campaign with Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
CLEVELAND, OH, May 9, 2017 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading technology employer in Northeast Ohio, participated in the annual Harvest for Hunger campaign to benefit the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank…
OEC Sponsors Annual High School Programming Contest at Baldwin Wallace University
CLEVELAND, OH, April 5, 2017 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading technology employer in Northeast Ohio, sponsored the 14th annual High School Programming Contest on the campus of Baldwin Wallace…
Volkswagen Launches New Mechanical Parts Program to be Powered Exclusively by RepairLink
CLEVELAND, OH, March 30, 2017 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), the parts ecommerce technology leader for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks, announced today that Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VW) has…
OEC® Earns Prestigious Center of Excellence Recognition for Tenth Year!
CLEVELAND, OH, March 28, 2017 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading technology employer in Northeast Ohio, has been certified as a Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal for the tenth year.…
Autoteam celebrates over 30 years supporting Ford
Ford Autoteam has supported distance learning for over 30 years. The bi-monthly title, produced in-house at Clifford Thames by a dedicated editorial team who work closely with the Henry Ford…
OEC Announces Appointment of Executive Vice President
CLEVELAND, OH, March 6, 2017 – OEConnection (OEC), a leading technology provider for OEM distribution networks, has announced the appointment of Terry Cummins as Executive Vice President, Sales. Cummins will…
Hyundai Selects OEC for Collision Parts Ordering and Fulfillment
Hyundai dealers can now access conquest program through CollisionLink CLEVELAND, OH, December 6, 2016 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), the parts ecommerce technology leader for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks,…
Automotive News Announces OEC as 2017 PACE Award Finalist
CLEVELAND, OH, October 24, 2016 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), the parts ecommerce technology leader for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks, announced today that the company has been recognized as…
OEC Breaks Ground on Building Expansion
Pictured (From left to right): Providence Equity Partners Managing Director Davis Noell, Richfield Mayor Bobbie Beshara and OEC Chairman & CEO Chuck Rotuno CLEVELAND, OH, October 11, 2016 –…
OEC Wins NorthCoast 99 Award for 13th Consecutive Year
CLEVELAND, OH, September 23, 2016 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading technology employer in Northeast Ohio, was recognized during last night’s NorthCoast 99 Awards Ceremony for being among the great…
OEC Associates Lend a Helping Hand at 12 Local Non-Profit Organizations
CLEVELAND, OH, September 15, 2016 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading technology employer in Northeast Ohio, held its fifth annual Community Connection Day, enabling all company associates to volunteer time…
OEC Sponsors First Girls-Only High School Coding Camp
CLEVELAND, OH, August 8, 2016 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading technology employer in Northeast Ohio, sponsored a girls-only coding camp in partnership with TECH CORPS and RITE (Regional…
Providence Equity to Become Lead Investor in OEConnection
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 2, 2016 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading automotive parts technology provider for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks, facilitating an estimated $20 billion in annual replacement…
OEC Donates Record Donations and Canned Goods for Foodbank's Harvest for Hunger Campaign
CLEVELAND, OH, April 26, 2016 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading technology employer in Northeast Ohio, participated in the annual Harvest for Hunger campaign to benefit the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.…
OEC® Earns Their Ninth Top 100 Call Center Award
CLEVELAND, OH, April 14, 2016 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), a leading technology employer in Northeast Ohio, is a recipient of the 2016 Top 100 Call Center award from BenchmarkPortal. The…
OEC® Selected by Infiniti Canada for Collision Parts Ordering and Fulfillment Solution
Offered exclusively through OEC Collisionlink®, Infiniti dealers in Canada can now take advantage of a nationwide parts program CLEVELAND, OH, March 1, 2016 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), the parts ecommerce…
OEC® Selected by Mazda Canada for Collision Parts Ordering and Fulfillment Technology
Offered exclusively through OEC CollisionLink®, Mazda dealers in Canada can now take advantage of a nationwide parts program CLEVELAND, OH, February 2, 2016 – OEConnection LLC (OEC), the parts ecommerce…
OEC® Uses Apigee to Help Deliver Digital Efficiency to Original Equipment Auto Parts Industry
Apigee API Management Empowering OEC to Bring Innovation to the OEM Marketplace with APIs SAN JOSE, Calif. – Jan. 27, 2016 –Apigee® (NASDAQ: APIC), developer of an intelligent API platform…