Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, has acquired Internet AutoParts (IAP), a leading provider of business-to-business (B2B) eCommerce solutions for automotive replacement parts distributors, jobbers and vehicle repair businesses. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

With the acquisition of IAP, Epicor is now a leading automotive aftermarket integrated B2B eCommerce and connectivity provider, with a comprehensive offering of reliable, robust and easy-to-use solutions for parts distribution businesses, shop management system providers and automotive service dealers.

“IAP is a perfect complement to our growing range of powerful product research, estimating and sourcing solutions,” said Pervez Qureshi, president and CEO of Epicor. “The IAP platform is a leader in the industry in terms of total connected distributors and service dealers, daily transactions, transaction size and the number of integrated shop management systems."

Established in 2000 through a collaboration that included Activant Solutions Inc. (now Epicor), IAP serves more than 18,000 parts distribution locations and over 148,000 registered automotive service dealers.