Manheim Locations Receive Top Honors From Its Customers At National Auto Auction Association Convention
ORLANDO, Fla. - Manheim operating locations from coast to coast received numerous awards in sales performance, technology and customer service at the recent 58th annual National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) convention, held in Orlando, Fla.
"These awards, which come directly from our customers, are the most meaningful. They reinforce that we are delivering the type of service and results that customers value. I'm very proud of our employees and their commitment to our customers," said Dean Eisner, Manheim president and CEO.
Following is a summary of the awards presented to Manheim at NAAA:
GE Remarketing
For the second consecutive year, GE Remarketing named Manheim's South Seattle Auto Auction its top auction and winner of the Gold award, based on the auction's performance in marketing operations, sale-day results and the funding/compliance process. Other Manheim auctions to receive recognition from GE Remarketing included:
* Statesville Auto Auction, East Region Silver award; * Fort Wayne Vehicle Auction, Technology award; * Greater Chicago Auto Auction, Above and Beyond award; * Bay City Auto Auction, Promotional Event for West Region award; and * Manheim, National Promotional Event Theme award. Toyota/Lexus Manheim received seven of 10 awards presented by Toyota/Lexus at NAAA. * Denver Auto Auction, Premier award and 2006 Internet Performance Champion; * Kansas City Auto Auction, Premier award and 2006 Condition Report Performance Champion; * Greater Auto Auction of Phoenix, 2006 Fleet Auction award for the highest sales percentage on CyberLot; * Statesville Auto Auction, 2006 Fleet Auction award for the highest sales percentage on CyberLane; and * Georgia Dealers Auto Auction, 2006 Fleet Auction award for the highest volume Internet sales. Wheels Inc. Wheels Inc. recognized several Manheim auctions with Wheels' Performance Awards for delivering the highest sale performances results. * Harrisonburg Auto Auction, Northeastern region; * San Antonio Auto Auction, Southeastern region; and * Fort Wayne Vehicle Auction, Midwest region. Chase Auto Finance Manheim Auto Auction, in Manheim, Pa., received Chase Auto Finance's national award for best Internet live auction participation. The auction also received the following recognitions by Chase Auto Finance: * Best performance in lease returns; and * Best performance in repossessions. 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).