WESTCHESTER, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), a leading global marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, today announced its Canadian business unit, Impact Auto Auctions, has rebranded to the IAA global brand. The rebrand underscores IAA’s commitment to investment, innovation and customer excellence in the Canadian market. It also highlights the recent series of technology launches in the Canadian market, including the IAA Interact™ merchandising platform.
Impact became part of the IAA family of companies in 2007 and is the leading vehicle marketplace in Canada. The business unit’s 14 strategically located facilities will continue to provide the same high level of service for Canadian customers under the IAA brand, without change to the operations or organizational structure.
“Aligning the Canadian business under IAA’s global brand will reinforce our customers’ access to the industry’s best products and services, innovative technology and expansive global buyer base,” said Terry Daniels, Senior Vice President of International Operations for IAA. “For nearly 15 years, the Canadian business model has successfully leveraged the resources of IAA to support our local infrastructure, leadership and service delivery.”
“The IAA brand reflects the strong global marketplace that we’ve built to quickly and efficiently connect buyers and sellers of vehicles,” said John Kett, CEO and President of IAA. “We will continue to combine the Canadian team’s long tradition of exceptional customer service with IAA’s industry-leading innovation to build on our market-leading position in Canada.”
About IAA
IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) is a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. Headquartered near Chicago in Westchester, Illinois, IAA has nearly 4,500 talented employees and more than 200 facilities throughout the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. IAA serves a rapidly growing global buyer base – located throughout over 170 countries – and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns. For more information on IAA visit IAAI.com, and follow IAA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. For more information on IAA in Canada visit ca.iaai.com, and look for the rebranded accounts on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
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