We are expanding our operations under new leadership as we continue to enhance our presence in key markets around the world. With a global footprint in 27 locations, our CEO Peter van der Galiën, who took office in January 2024, is committed to building on our 30-year legacy, driving international growth, and meeting rising customer demands beyond Europe.
At a press conference at Automechanika Frankfurt, Peter emphasised the importance of building on TecAlliance’s success and the need for a global approach: “Our focus remains on Europe, but we’ve seen significant demand for enhanced support beyond this region. We’ve invested heavily in developing our data solutions globally, resulting in the establishment of new offices around the world. With just one office in Germany 30 years ago, we now operate in 27 locations globally, and we’ve aligned our commercial organisation into four key regions—Americas, China, Asia Pacific, and EMEA—to support this growth. Each region is led by an EVP who ensures our global products are effectively delivered and adapted to local markets.”
The transition to a fully regionalised structure began in July 2024 and will be completed by January 2025, marking a new chapter in our global evolution.
Driving Growth in EMEA
Frank Nieuwenhuys, who has been promoted to Executive Vice President Commercial for the EMEA region, highlighted the importance of localising both teams and products to accelerate business in the Middle East and Africa. “Think global, plan regional, act local,” he summarised the strategy and reported that TecAlliance has appointed nine employees dedicated to this region and expanded its Middle East vehicle database, with more to come.
Nieuwenhuys also emphasised the importance of strengthening our European offering. A recent example is the implementation of a new core competency—Vehicle Registration Mark (license plate number) lookup—enabled by the acquisition of Strasbourg-based companies CAT-Data and FAB-Data in early 2024. “With this addition, we have realised a significant enhancement of our product offer which will make it easier for workshops to identify vehicles”, he said.
Moreover, the rise of electric vehicles, which bring new components and suppliers beyond the traditional European aftermarket, underscores the importance of our global presence, particularly in China. “Our global approach enables our customers to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving automotive industry. Our hands-on experience in one region allows us to swiftly implement solutions in others”, Frank explained.
Innovative Data Solutions
Dennis de Buck, who took on the role of Executive Vice President Data Solutions, highlighted the launch of an electronic service book solution, replacing traditional vehicle maintenance booklets with digital service history registration. The TecRMI Service Book reduces workshop effort and enhances efficiency.
Furthermore, we are leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning in a new search engine to improve user experience, while our Direct Acceptance Tool streamlines vehicle acceptance workflows in garages, increasing efficiency, revenue, and customer satisfaction.
Digitalising the Supply Chain
Bryan Marschall, Executive Vice President Process Solutions, underscored the role of TecCom in advancing the digitalisation of the supply chain. TecCom’s flagship product, Order, has been optimised to enhance the efficiency of order-related processes. A certification process in Order Pro ensures suppliers meet high standards, while new legislation such as EU-wide e-invoicing is supported by TecCom’s fully automated, tax-compliant solution e-Invoicing.
With increasing demands for sustainability, TecCom also provides a paperless, resource-efficient returns management solution. This is part of our broader commitment to developing solutions that meet new regulations and evolving customer expectations worldwide.
As we continue to evolve, we remain dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance trade in the automotive aftermarket. You want to join our journey? We are looking for employees with passion for data and IT! Check out our open positions and become part of TecAlliance!