TecAlliance GmbH

About TecAlliance

TecAlliance is a neutral infrastructure provider for the independent automotive aftermarket (IAM). The company provides standardized product data, catalogue solutions, order and complaint processes as well as repair and maintenance data, enabling parts manufacturers, distributors, workshops and platforms to collaborate across systems. Core service components are the TecDoc Catalogue for standardized parts identification, TecCom for digital order and return processes, TecRMI for repair and maintenance information, as well as solutions for data management, analytics and consulting. The company is owned by leading companies of the independent aftermarket; this structure ensures neutrality and long-term trust along the value chain. TecAlliance does not act as a competitor in the market, but supports its networking and efficiency. With over 30 years of industry experience, more than 1,100 employees, 27 locations worldwide and coverage of over 140 countries, TecAlliance is one of the backbone data exchange networks of the aftermarket.

Site

Ismaning

Materials

TecDoc Catalogue & Data Packages, TecCom, TecRMI, TecDoc PMA

Certificates

DQM / PDS certification (TecDoc data quality), ISO 9001

Industries

Automotive Aftermarket, Automotive Parts Trade, Workshops, E-Commerce & Marketplaces

1. 01

   Ingest product data (TecDoc ONE / IDP API)

2. 02

   Validate and structure data (DQM)

3. 03

   Link reference and vehicle data

4. 04

   Standardized publication (TecDoc Catalogue)

5. 05

   Order and complaint processes (TecCom)

6. 06

   Repair and maintenance data (TecRMI)

7. 07

   Analytics and consulting

Solutions & Data Products

Locations

Data Quality & Standards

The Data Quality Management (DQM) initiative sets standards for completeness, accuracy, consistency and correct vehicle linkage of product data; the Premier Data Supplier (PDS) status certifies defined quality benchmarks.

History

1. 1994

   Founding of TecDoc Informations Systeme by leading automotive parts manufacturers and the trade association GVA.

2. 1995

   First publication of the TecDoc Catalogue, initially also as a paper version.

3. 2000

   Founding of TecCom, the B2B platform for digital order processes, by European parts manufacturers.

4. 2004

   Founding of AuDaCon, expert in repair and maintenance information.

5. 2009

   Founding of OptiCat with a focus on the ACES & PIES standard.

6. 2012

   Expansion into the Asia-Pacific region, South and Central America, and the Middle East.

7. 2013

   Merger of TecDoc, TecCom and AuDaCon to form TecAlliance.

8. 2015

   Integration of Headline to expand vehicle and market inventory data.

9. 2016

   Bundling of all competencies and brands under the umbrella of TecAlliance.

10. 2017

    Founding of Caruso (telematics data) as majority shareholder.

11. 2019

    Acquisition of JNPSoft, provider of product information management software in the USA and Canada.

12. 2020

    Opening of offices in Bangkok/Thailand and Ho Chi Minh City/Vietnam.

13. 2025

    Acquisition of Autotecnic to further develop and globalize TecRMI.