Insurance Auto Auctions Expands Presence In Texas With Two New Facilities

WESTCHESTER, Ill., Oct. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of KAR Auction Services KAR, and the leading live and live-online salvage auto auction company, today announced the acquisition of two facilities from Auction Systems, a West Texas based salvage auction company. Located in Abilene, TX and Amarillo, TX, the acquisition further expands IAA's presence in the Texas Panhandle and the West Central Region of the state. These facilities are essential to IAA's continued growth in the state of Texas and further expand the company's footprint of facilities across North America to provide buyers and sellers with the best options.

"The acquisition of Auction Systems' facilities in Abilene, TX and Amarillo, TX, further enhances our footprint in Texas and supports our business growth in the region," said John Kett, CEO and president, Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc.  "With the addition of these two facilities, we are pleased to offer buyers and sellers in these regions greater inventory and more convenience at auctions."

IAA's 23.5 acre facility in Abilene, TX is located at 7700 US Hwy 277 and includes a building with more than 15,000 square feet.  The Amarillo, TX facility is located at 11150 S.FM 1541 and includes a building with more than 13,000 square feet on 18 acres.  

Preview and auction times vary for each of IAA's facilities. For more information, call the IAA Abilene branch at 325-675-0699 and the IAA Amarillo branch at 806-622-1322, or go to IAA's branch Information page at www.iaai.com.

About Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc.
Insurance Auto Auctions is the leading live and live-online salvage vehicle auction company and a business unit of KAR Auction Services KAR. Headquartered in Westchester, Illinois, IAA has over 160 auction facilities throughout North America offering towing, financing and titling services. With the most auction facilities in North America, IAA provides registered buyers from around the globe with millions of opportunities to bid on and purchase donated and salvaged vehicles. Since 1982, IAA has sold millions of vehicles through its weekly auctions for insurance companies, fleet and rental companies, financing companies, charity organizations and the general public. IAA also leverages its business model to assist charitable organizations in the US through its One Car One Difference® campaign. To date IAA has provided millions of dollars in additional funding to charities by assisting in the processing of donated vehicles. Learn how we are making a difference by visiting www.1car1difference.com. With a talented team of over 2,000 employees, IAA is committed to providing customers with the highest level of services in the salvage auto industry. Go to www.IAA-Auctions.com to learn more, and follow IAA on Facebook and Twitter.

SOURCE Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc.