OESA MEMBERSHIP Frequently asked questions

How does OESA calculate dues?
For regular members, OESA dues are a function of the company’s OE sales volume in North America and can range from $750 to $17,500 per year. For affiliate members, OESA dues are $3,000 per year, regardless of the size of the company. Divisional Members of OESA have a parent company that is already a member, and pay $1000 per year. Click here to access the OESA dues calculator.

What is the difference between regular and affiliate members?
Regular members produce automotive original equipment components or materials and affiliate members provide services to the automotive industry. Click here to access the OESA membership application, which provides an exact description of regular and affiliate members.

How does OESA serve as a positive change agent for suppliers with the OEMs?
OESA provides a strategic forum for the automotive industry’s original equipment suppliers. OESA frequently meets with OEM executives to present the supplier perspective on issues of common concern to automotive suppliers. Purchase order terms and conditions, linear performance pricing, raw materials pricing, best practices related to the customer/supplier interface and IMDS are a few of many issues OESA has championed with the OEMs. Additionally, OESA provides a voice for the supplier companies to the media, on issues of interest to suppliers, as appropriate.

Who can the media contact for a quotation on issues affecting supplier companies?
OESA President and CEO Neil De Koker is recognized globally as the voice of OE suppliers in North America and can be reached at 248.952.6401 ext. 224. David Andrea, vice president of business development, may also comment on the supplier industry and may be reached at ext. 228. Noelle Schiffer and Margaret Baxter may provide background information on the automotive industry and can be reached at extensions 225 and 223, respectively.

What is the value proposition for OESA members?
OESA provides a forum for automotive suppliers by addressing issues of common concern through peer group councils, serving as a reliable source of information and analysis and providing an industry voice, when appropriate, on issues of interest. Click here to access a PDF file that describes the value proposition.

Can affiliate members serve on OESA councils?
OESA councils are for regular members. Affiliate members of OESA are not eligible to serve on OESA peer group councils, but may provide support to the councils through studies, surveys and presentations when appropriate.

How can I get on the OESA mailing list?
To be added to the OESA distribution list, contact Brenna Putman at 248.952.6401 ext. 226 or bputman@oesa.org.

Someone in my company is a member of OESA; how do I join?
OESA membership is by company and not individual. If your company is a member, you are eligible to participate in OESA activites. Click here to review the list of OESA member companies.

What is the relationship between OESA and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association?
OESA is a market segment association of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association. OESA is separately incorporated with its own board of directors. MEMA has two other associations serving the aftermarket and heavy duty sectors, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association and Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association, respectively. Members paying dues to AASA or HDMA with existing business or interest in the OE market may join OESA for $1,000. OESA members with business or interest in the aftermarket or HD sectors may join AASA and HDMA, also for $1,000. In all cases, a member must complete the application for each market segment association in which they have an interest.

Can I register for an event if my company is not a member of OESA?
OESA welcomes non-members to nearly all events. Town hall and council meetings are exclusively for OESA members. Affiliate members release proprietary information at select OESA events and OESA may restrict attendance at such a meeting.

Does OESA sell mailing lists?
OESA does not sell mailing lists. OESA publishes the OE Industry Report, including a hard copy listing of OESA members. To view sample pages and purchase the OE Industry Report, click here.

How do I find out more about an OESA council?
Click here to review a profile and the Confirmation to Join form for each OESA council.