Westchester, Illinois — June 7, 2017 — Insurance Auto Auctions, a business unit of KAR Auction Services, has announced the grand opening of IAA Portland West today. This is the company’s newest branch in Portland, Oregon and marks IAA’s third facility in the state, with additional branches in Portland and Eugene. This new facility expands the overall capacity needed for this marketplace by almost 15 percent.
This state-of-the-art facility includes large indoor bay space to accommodate the area’s frequent inclement weather. The facility also provides additional acreage and storage space in anticipation of acute inventory increases due to severe weather events.
“Increasing our presence in this growing market demonstrates IAA’s commitment to meet the expanding inventory needs of our buyers and sellers,” said John Kett, CEO and President, Insurance Auto Auctions. “We continuously evaluate opportunities in strategic locations and add resources and capacity where it best serves our customers.”
“We are very pleased to be part of Portland’s continued growth,” said Carrie Preisinger, Portland West Branch Manager, IAA. “Our branch is looking forward to advancing the city’s economic development and working alongside other businesses to positively impact the community.”
IAA Portland is located at 10498 N Vancouver Way, Portland, Oregon. 972217. Weekly auctions will be held every Tuesday at 9:00 am. For a list of IAA’s 170+ locations in North America, please visit iaai.com/locations.
