OEConnection Named One of 20 'Best Employers in Ohio'

RICHFIELD, Ohio, May 10, 2006 -- OEConnection LLC, provider of North America's largest online original equipment replacement parts exchange, has been named one of Ohio's Best Employers by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and Ohio Society of Human Resource Management. Sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the 2006 Best Employers in Ohio award program identified 20 leading employers from throughout the state.

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OEConnection was a standout in the Small/Medium Companies category, earning a spot as one of the top 10 Best Employers in Ohio -- an award that takes an honored place alongside the company's two consecutive NorthCoast99 awards (2004, 2005) that recognize leading and innovative companies in Northeast Ohio.

Founded just five years ago, OEConnection has also brought home four consecutive Forbes.com Best of the Web awards. Of this latest honor, the company's President and CEO, Charles Rotuno, said, "Our talented team of associates has moved us from a start-up to an outstanding success." Applauding the State of Ohio's efforts to attract business, Rotuno continued, "The many top-rated colleges and universities in Ohio serve as incubators for top performers in a broad range of disciplines -- technology being key among them. We all benefit from this diverse 'home-grown' candidate pool."

To be considered for the Best Employers honor, OEConnection completed a two-part process that included submission of information about company policies, procedures, philosophy, and systems. Perhaps the most significant part of the process -- according to the weighting it received in the evaluation process -- was an online survey distributed to every Ohio-based permanent employee. The confidential survey polled OEConnection employees, asking them to rate the company's leadership, communications, compensation and benefits, environment, community focus and more.

Along with the other leading Ohio organizations, OEConnection was recognized at a ceremony held in Columbus, Ohio on May 9. The keynote speaker for the event was Rudy Giuliani, the 107th Mayor of New York City.

About OEConnection LLC

OEConnection is a provider of web-based technology solutions for automakers, their affiliated dealers, and others in the automotive parts business. Serving more than 13,000 dealerships and collision repairers, OEConnection provides ecommerce parts procurement and analysis tools enabling users to better market, manage, and move their original equipment parts inventory.

OEConnection is a joint venture of DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and ProQuest. For more information, call 1-888-776-5792 or visit www.OEConnection.com .

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