Wheels, Inc. Honors Top Remarketers at Annual Awards Meeting

DES PLAINES, Ill., Sept. 29 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, recently recognized top regional auto auction remarketers at the Wheels Vehicle Remarketing annual awards meeting that took place during the National Auto Auction Association's 57th Annual Convention held September 21 through September 25 in Phoenix, Ariz.

"We truly value our remarketers and look forward to recognizing their skills and service at this annual event. Not only are their achievements valuable to the Wheels sales force, but the results they've shown represent the quality of customer service given to our clients," said Darrin Aiken, Wheels Assistant Vice-President of Remarketing. "We continually monitor our network of vendors through performance reports and score cards, as well as benchmarking and site visits," he added. "Through this review process, Wheels can manage the network of vendors ensuring that the right selection of fleet types is available at each site, as well as having the right number of vendors -- each at optimal locations. This process enables Wheels to deliver the right results for customers."

Wheels' remarketing network includes 140 carefully selected vendors, including both auctions and wholesale dealers. Awards were presented for outstanding performance and customer service. The Outstanding Performance Award is based on several measurable factors, which include days to pick-up the vehicle, days to sell, and actual sales results. The Outstanding Service Award reflects performance results as well as customer service and flexibility. Award recipients include the following:

  Outstanding Performance Award
  Midwest Region:    Manheim's Metro Milwaukee Auto Auction, Caledonia, Wis.
  Northeast Region:  Manheim's Harrisonburg Auto Auction, Harrisonburg, Va.
  Southeast Region:  Manheim's Dallas-Fort Worth Auto Auction, Fort Worth,
                     Texas
  West Region:       ADESA Golden Gate Auto Auction, Tracy, Calif.

  Outstanding Service Award
  Northeast Region:  Manheim's Hatfield Auto Auction, Hatfield, Pa.

  About Wheels, Inc.

Wheels, Inc. (www.wheels.com), which pioneered the concept of auto leasing in 1939, provides a full range of specialized services to help corporations manage their vehicle fleets. Wheels has 550 employees and manages more than 240,000 vehicles. Its holding company, Frank Consolidated Enterprises, currently ranks as one of the largest private companies in the United States, with nearly $2 billion in annual sales. For additional information, please contact info@wheels.com.