OEConnection history

2001 OEC pioneers e-commerce parts ordering with CollisionLink® - the automotive market's first e-commerce tool enabling collision shops to order Original Equipment parts from their dealership suppliers.

2002 The company's customer base skyrockets from 500 to 10,000 dealerships with the launch of D2DLink®, the automotive market's most widely-used tool to specify, source and secure original equipment parts.

2005 The company introduces LinkIQ, a sophisticated business intelligence solution providing automakers with never-before-available visibility into their dealer network inventories OEC enters Canada establishing itself as a full-service North American provider.

2006 OEC earns the elite status of Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, a distinction awarded to only 2% of Microsoft partners worldwide.

2007 OEC expands its corporate facilities for the 3rd time moving into its current 50,000 square foot facility.

2009 OEC expands beyond Automotive to enter the Heavy Duty Truck market, providing parts fulfillment solutions for Navistar and DaimlerTruck.

2010 The company celebrates its 10th anniversary, growing from a single-product start-up to a multi-million dollar joint venture employing 200+ associates.

2011 OEConnection is recognized as an Automotive News PACE Finalist for its industry innovation with the introduction of FordParts.com, an OEM e-commerce site that has changed the way the market buys original equipment parts.

2012 OEConnection continues Canadian expansion with the offering of CollisionLink, the all-makes, all-models parts ordering and fulfillment solution, and the web-based billing and claims solution to power General Motors Canada’s National Fleet Maintenance Program.

2013 OEConnection adds new manufacturers in Canada (Chrysler Canada and Toyota Canada) and expands into the construction equipment market with the addition of Liebherr Construction Equipment Co.

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2015 OEC adds new automakers in the United States (Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and Subaru) and continues its expansion beyond domestic borders with the addition of GM Holden dealers in Australia and New Zealand for our D2DLink solution and the launch of RepairLink into Canada.

2016 Providence Equity becomes the lead investor in OEC. A leading global private equity firm with $45 billion in assets under management, Providence intends to help OEC expand its product offerings and parts delivery globally.

2017 On June 30, 2017, OEC announced its purchase of the Clifford Thames Group (CT). CT is the leader in creating and managing the data needed to repair and maintain vehicles for manufacturers, repairers, leasing and fleet companies, and their partners.

2018 In October 2018, OEC further expanded its international presence with the acquisition of Bluegrasscoms, a leading UK-based automotive business consultancy and service provider focused on the collision and aftersales market segments.

2019 OEC is acquired by Genstar Capital, a private equity firm.