RICHFIELD, OH, January 26, 2012 – OEConnection LLC, the parts e-commerce technology leader for OEM distribution networks, was named the first “Richfield Business of the Year” by the Richfield, OH, Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting and banquet on Wednesday, January 25. The award was designed to recognize companies that provide positive economic and civic contributions to the local community.
Richfield has been the home to OEConnection since the company was formed in 2000 as a collaborative start up of Ford, General Motors, DaimlerChrysler and Snap-on Business Solutions, also headquartered in Richfield. In addition to its impressive growth record – from 16 employees in 2001 to more than 220 today – OEConnection was recognized for its commitment to being a good corporate citizen within the close-knit Richfield community.
“Richfield is pleased and proud to have OEConnection as part of our corporate community,” said Ralph Waszak Sr., long-time Village of Richfield official and immediate past president of the Richfield Chamber of Commerce. “OEConnection has become one of our finest success stories – not only for Richfield but also for Northeast Ohio.” Paul Johnson, Sr. Vice President of Sales and Service at OEConnection, accepted the award on behalf of the company. “There are many exceptional businesses in the community and we are humbled to receive this distinction,” Johnson said. “The Village of Richfield has been an excellent partner to OEConnection. With its open spaces, access to major highways and excellent location between Cleveland and Akron, the community has allowed OEConnection to expand and attract quality associates.” he added.
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About OEConnection LLC
OEConnection is the leading parts e-commerce technology provider for OEM distribution networks, serving over 32,000 dealership and repair customers. Customers use OEConnection products over 6 million times each month to market, manage and move original equipment parts, facilitating an estimated $17 billion in annual replacement parts trade. The company is headquartered in the greater Cleveland area at 4205 Highlander Parkway, Richfield, Ohio, 44286. Additional information is available at www.oeconnection.com or by emailing Geo Money at Geo.Money@OEConnection.com.
