In a rapidly changing automotive market, UNIPIÈCE O.E.M. reinforces its commitment to the circular economy by entering into an agreement with INGENEXT. This collaboration aims to integrate original refurbished, parts as well as used parts, new original parts, and aftermarket new parts for electric vehicles into UNIPIÈCE O.E.M.’s offering, making it easier to distribute them throughout Quebec and Ontario.
A valuable resource for repair professionals
Founded in 1997 by Claude Zalac, UNIPIÈCE O.E.M. stands out for its back-order parts search service, which is essential for body shops and insurers. Thanks to its network of brokers and its digital platform, it offers a fast and efficient solution to automotive repair shops. This network has innovated by integrating recycled and similar parts into its platform, in an exclusive partnership with LKQ, the North American leader in automotive recycling.
Countering the shortage of new parts
By joining forces with INGENEXT, UNIPIÈCE O.E.M. strengthens its position as a leading player in the distribution of sustainable automotive parts in Quebec. This collaboration allows them to expand their catalog with original refurbished components for electric vehicles, a fast-growing segment. Thanks to INGENEXT’s technical expertise in electrification and recycling of damaged vehicles, UNIPIÈCE O.E.M. can offer quality, tested and guaranteed parts and batteries to their customers, while meeting the market’s ecological requirements.
This strategic partnership also improves supply logistics: parts are available more quickly, reducing lead times for body shops and auto repair shops. Finally, this agreement also positions UNIPIÈCE O.E.M. as a company committed to the energy transition, able to support their customers towards greener mobility, while diversifying their inventory sources in a context of a global shortage of new parts.
An agreement focused on electromobility
The partnership with INGENEXT, a Trois-Rivières company specializing in the electrification of transportation, makes it possible to add to UNIPIÈCE O.E.M.’s inventory of refurbished parts for electric vehicles, from the recycling of damaged vehicles or new original and after-market parts.
The collaboration also aims to facilitate access to sustainable components for auto repair shops and recycling centres, while strengthening logistics and speeding up distribution. It is part of a circular economy approach and reducing the carbon footprint of the automotive sector.
INGENEXT: innovation and electrification
Co-founded by Guillaume André and Hugo Normand and led by Marie-Pier Forget, INGENEXT is an expert in the repair and reuse of EV batteries. Among other things, it develops electrical conversion kits for airport and off-road vehicles. The company is also active in the car tuning industry, selling electronic modules for Tesla vehicles, allowing owners to add horsepower and functionality.
INGENEXT is also an automotive recycler and has one of the largest inventories of electric vehicle parts in Canada. Its distribution network extends across Canada and the United States.
A sustainable and visionary alliance
By joining forces, UNIPIÈCE O.E.M. and INGENEXT are laying the foundations for a greener and more agile aftermarket. This strategic shift reflects a clear desire: to offer sustainable, efficient and accessible solutions, while reducing parts supply times. It shows how Quebec companies are able to innovate together to meet the challenges of sustainable mobility. Currently, the aftermarket is experiencing a real golden age, as consumers increasingly prefer to have their vehicles repaired rather than invest in new ones.
