Manheim Quadruples Presence in Heavy-duty Truck Market

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                        Contact:           Chowning
Johnson

August 29, 2006
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(615) 259-4000

 


Manheim quadruples PRESENCE in the heavy-DUTY truck market with eight
new certified truck LOCATIONS


 


            ATLANTA - Manheim recently announced the addition of eight
new certified heavy-duty truck operating locations.    




            In early 2006, Manheim announced a renewed commitment in the
heavy-duty truck industry with a new logo and new focus on its
certification program.  Over the past few months, further steps have
been taken with the certification of eight locations, bringing the
company's total truck sales to 10.

            "Our goal is to leverage the success of our existing truck
auctions along with the newly certified locations' monthly sales to
broaden our national presence," said Karen Braddy, Manheim's director of
Heavy Trucks, Highline and Specialty.  "People who work with Manheim
expect the best and are accustomed to receiving it through all of
Manheim's services and products.  We can offer the same customer care
and service, but now to a larger group of customers in the truck
market," Braddy said.


 


            "We have a great mix of auctions that are dealer-only and
others that market to the public at large.  This allows us to reach
someone who manages a heavy-duty truck fleet for a national account as
well as the independent truck driver who wants to sell his or her
current truck and buy another," Braddy continued.

            New additions include: 


*        Bishop Brothers Auto Auction in Atlanta, Georgia


*        Keystone Auto Auction in Grantville, Pennsylvania


*        Metro Milwaukee Auto Auction in Caledonia, Wisconsin


*        Minneapolis Auto Auction in Maple Grove, Minnesota


*        Newburgh Auto Auction in Newburgh, New York


*        Ohio Auto Auction in Grove City, Ohio


*        Orange County Auto Auction in Orlando, Florida


*        Tucson Auto Auction in Tucson, Arizona


 


            Prior to the eight additions, Ft. Wayne (Ind.) Vehicle
Auction and Ft. Worth (Texas) Vehicle Auction were Manheim's flagship
certified truck auctions.  Ft. Worth, a five-plus-year veteran in truck
auctions, holds truck sales the third Friday of every month.  Ft. Wayne
holds sales every other Wednesday at 10 a.m. and is one the industry's
oldest truck auctions, recently celebrating its 22nd anniversary.


 


            Following are the heavy-duty truck sale schedules at the new
locations as well as auction personnel overseeing the truck operations:




*        Bishop Brothers Auto Auction appointed Kristie Knaggs, the
auction's fleet lease manager, to oversee the heavy-duty trucks
department.  Truck sales are once a month on alternating Tuesdays at
9:30 a.m.       


*        Keystone Auto Auction has truck sales the third Monday of every
month, subject to change in the future. Todd Strawn will lead heavy-duty
truck operations.


*        Metro Milwaukee Auto Auction has appointed Mark Greenisen to
oversee the heavy-duty trucks department and holds truck sales the
fourth Wednesday of every month.  


*        Minneapolis Auto Auction holds truck sales the second Wednesday
of every month.  Tony Manwarren, fleet lease manager, will lead the
heavy-duty trucks department.


*        Newburgh Auto Auction truck sales are on the first Wednesday of
every month at 10 a.m.  Chuck McQuiston will oversee the trucks
operations.  


*        Ohio Auto Auction runs truck sales the last Tuesday of every
month during its utility sale.  Ralph Swart will lead Ohio's heavy-duty
trucks branch.


*        Orange County Auto Auction's fleet lease manager, Nick
Queitsch, will manage the heavy-duty trucks department.  One of six
lanes is devoted to trucks during its monthly sale on alternating
Wednesdays at 1 p.m. 


*        Tucson Auto Auction hosts truck sales the third Friday of every
month at 9 a.m.  The sales are part of the monthly standalone RV sale.
Mark Pugliese, general sales manager, will run the heavy-duty trucks
department at Tucson. 


 


About Manheim 


 

Manheim is the world's leading provider of automotive remarketing
services.  Through its wholesale auctions and array of technology
products, Manheim impacts every stage of a used vehicle's life cycle,
helping commercial sellers and automobile dealers realize the full value
of their vehicles.  

 

            The company's auction services include reconditioning,
certification, inspections, dealer financing, transport, title
management and marshaling, among others.  Manheim is also the leader in
remarketing technology, using its online tools to connect buyers and
sellers around the globe to the world's largest, most comprehensive
wholesale marketplace.  In 2005, Manheim handled nearly 10 million used
vehicles - and sold more than 5 million - representing more than $50
billion in value.

 

Manheim's subsidiary companies provide value-added remarketing products
and services, including paintless dent removal (Dent Wizard), Auto Body
Repair, and salvage vehicle remarketing (Total Resource Auctions).  

 

            A wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Atlanta-based
Manheim is a global organization with 32,000 employees at its 139 U.S.
and international locations.  For more information, visit
www.manheim.com.  

 

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