TAMPA, Fla., – Manheim has been connecting buyers and sellers in the world of wholesale vehicle remarketing for nearly 70 years, including the past 25 in Tampa. In an effort to recognize its customers and celebrate this milestone, Manheim Tampa will host a 25th anniversary sale on Aug. 21.

“We would like to thank all of our employees for their dedication to our auction,” said Mark Willey, general manager of Manheim Tampa. “I also want to extend appreciation to our loyal customers who continue to buy and sell vehicles at our operating location. We want to pay special tribute to our customers this week.”

More than 2,500 units are expected for the regular weekly consignment sale at Manheim Tampa, a whole vehicle auction, beginning at 9 a.m. on Aug. 21. The auction will be giving away Rock and Roll gift baskets, iPads, large screen TV’s, Xbox systems, Hard Rock Cafe gift cards and more prizes during Thursday’s sale. On Wednesday night (Aug. 20), the auction will host a “social hour” from 6-7:30 p.m. at the auction with live entertainment for dealers and commercial clients.

Manheim Tampa, a wholesale auto auction which opened in 1989, is located at 401 S. 50th St., in Tampa. It is among 78 auctions in North America that are part of Manheim, the leading global provider of vehicle remarketing services and a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. The auction features 14 lanes, a paint and body shop, and offers mechanical shop and reconditioning services. The location employs 187 people.

Manheim not only represents 78 physical auction locations in North America, but also partners with more than 180 independent auto auctions to remarket vehicles through OVE.com, its 24/7 bid or buy now wholesale vehicle marketplace. Manheim locations have served customers and communities for nearly 70 years. Its employees continue to give back to their communities through charity involvement, conservation efforts and monetary contributions.

About Manheim (www.manheim.com)

Manheim is the leading global provider of vehicle remarketing services, connecting buyers and sellers of used vehicles to the largest wholesale used-vehicle marketplace. The company helps dealer and commercial customers achieve results by providing physical and digital auction channels, data analysis, financing, transportation and mobile products and solutions.

Manheim pioneered in-lane vehicle auctions and has been an innovator in both digital and mobile auction platforms. Manheim registers nearly 8 million used vehicles annually, facilitating transactions representing more than $50 billion in value. Manheim’s research and consulting arm, Manheim Consulting, provides industry-leading market intelligence and publishes the widely recognized annual Used Car Market Report. The company offers dealer financing through NextGear Capital, Inc., and transportation services through Ready Auto Transport.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim has more than 20,000 employees in 106 worldwide sites and generates annual revenues of more than $2.5 billion. A subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Manheim participates in “Go Green with Manheim,” the company’s sustainability program.

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NAAA Posted 8/19/2014