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Salvage Direct to sell vehicles for Avis Budget Group
Titusville, PA – Salvage Direct announces Avis Budget Group (NYSE: CAR), operator of two of the most recognized brands in the global vehicle rental industry through Avis and Budget , as its latest seller partner. Avis Budget Group will use Salvage Direct’s leading auction platform, SalvageDirect.com, to sell its vehicles to buyers worldwide.
“This new partnership will benefit our worldwide buyers with more high-quality, rental inventory,” said Dan Hoversten, CEO of Salvage Direct, Inc. “We’re proud to add Avis and Budget to our rental company partners.”
Salvage Direct was founded in 1998 as the first online auction in the total-loss salvage industry. The company’s pioneer spirit has lead to growth among buyers and sellers alike. Today, the company auctions cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, power sports, recreational and commercial vehicles on behalf of its insurance company, finance company, and rental fleet partners. It leads the industry with catastrophic-loss management services.
”Whatever the cause of loss, insurance and rental car companies select Salvage Direct because of its experience, fast-selling cycle times, titling proficiency, worldwide buyers and simple auction site.” Bob Joyce, founder of Salvage Direct.
About Avis Budget Group, Inc.
Avis Budget Group is a leading provider of vehicle rental services, with operations in more than 70 countries. Through its Avis and Budget brands, the Company is a leading general-use vehicle rental company in each of North America, Australia, New Zealand and certain other regions based on published airport statistics. Avis Budget Group is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. and has approximately 24,000 employees. For more information about Avis Budget Group, visit www.avisbudgetgroup.com.
Salvage Direct's new salvage facility expands east coast market capacity for insurance auctions
Salvage Direct builds enhanced processing center near Philadelphia
Titusville, PA – Salvage Direct, the pioneer of online salvage vehicle, watercraft, motorcycle, powersport and commercial auctions, announces its new, state-of-the-art Enhanced Processing Center near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. SD New Britain is Salvage Direct’s sixth facility in Pennsylvania, 80th worldwide and the first of its 2010 expansion plan.
Every facility in the Salvage Direct logistics network recently upgraded the processing and preservation capabilities to include a more in-depth, value-driven service with an emphasis on engine and transmission performance. The Enhanced Processing Program will expose more detailed information to bidders and increase the number of units in inventory that run and move.
“We’re excited about the Enhanced Processing Program,” said Bob Joyce, Founder of Salvage Direct. “This initiative takes vehicle information to the next level. Our runs/drives initiatives will now contain additional power and drive train information complete with a new, multi-media presentation. Buyers benefit from complete disclosure and suppliers will experience even better recovery on their invested assets.”
The SD New Britain facility is situated on a 21 acres parcel, which includes 20 acres of secure outdoor storage space and a 25,000-square-feet indoor processing and warehousing facility. It is conveniently located between the Philadelphia and Allentown, PA markets.
About the Company
Salvage Direct was founded in 1998 as the first online auction in the total-loss salvage industry. The company’s pioneer spirit has lead to growth among buyers and sellers alike. Today, the company auctions cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, power sports, recreational and commercial vehicles on behalf of its insurance company, finance company, and rental fleet partners. It leads the industry with catastrophic-loss management services and superior customer service.
Whatever the cause of loss, insurance and rental car companies select Salvage Direct because of its experience, fast-selling cycle times, titling proficiency, worldwide buyers and simple auction site. For additional information regarding Salvage Direct, please visit the Company’s website at www.salvagedirect.com.
Salvage Direct invests in Titusville, PA again
Titusville, PA – Salvage Direct announces its headquarters will expand again in Titusville, Pennsylvania through the purchase of the former BSI building on South Franklin Street.
Salvage Direct made the acquisition to accommodate its growing workforce. The new building is slated to house operational departments such as accounting, software development and titling. Sales and customer service will continue to occupy the current 12,354-square-foot location on Gilbert Drive.
In addition to the two office complexes, SD maintains a state-of-the-art auction-prep and training facility with a five-acre yard in Titusville.
The international company has facilities across the United States. Most are concentrated east of the Mississippi.
Salvage Direct was founded in 1998 as the first online auction in the total-loss salvage industry. The company’s pioneer spirit has lead to growth among buyers and sellers alike. Today, the company auctions cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, power sports, recreational and commercial vehicles on behalf of its insurance company, finance company, and rental fleet partners.
No challenge is too small for Salvage Direct. The company has been instrumental in ten hurricane clean-up operations. The nimble and talented staff is routinely called upon to work in floods and other natural disasters.
”Whatever the cause of loss, insurance companies select Salvage Direct because of its experience, fast-selling cycle times, titling proficiency and simple auction site,” says Bob Joyce, founder of Salvage Direct.
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Salvage Direct opens new yard in Cleveland
In the recent past, there were many partners for salvage disposal business. Today, high-quality independent vendors have been absorbed by the big guys and choice has become limited.
Salvage Direct is a NEW partner for Ohio salvage disposal. Salvage Direct's Ohio expansion starts with Cleveland at Strongsville and will continue with a second facility in Columbus.
Salvage Direct's complete salvage management solution includes intuitive tools, statistics and alerts that put you in real-time control of your inventory without the headaches. Our online/technological expertise created an efficient system that can be tailored to your procedures and processes easily.
Salvage Direct Opens New Yard in Houston
Titusville, PA – November 5 - Salvage Direct is expanding its reach into Texas. With the leasing of 27 acres of property on US 90, Salvage Direct settled in Houston’s Harris County. The Company sent crews down just days after Hurricane Ike hit and acquired the land to store damaged vehicles recovered from the storm. Salvage direct is planning to stay in Texas permanently and is hosting an open house at the new yard to commemorate the decision.
“We have an estimated cash value of close to 10 million dollars worth of boats, jet skis RV’s, motorcycles, commercial and auto units ready for recycling,” says CEO Dan Hoversten, who was born in Houston. “It’s really something to see over 1,500 wrecked vehicles all stacked up in rows.”
Established in 1998, Salvage Direct pioneered the online salvage vehicle auction and is one the fastest growing salvage auctions in the Eastern U.S.
Salvage Direct announces new Consignment Program
Titusville, PA - August 1, 2008 -- Salvage Direct announced a new product to help sell unwanted vehicles, off-lease equipment and retired fleet through SalvageDirect.com. The program allows sellers to place vehicles into Salvage Direct's state-of-the-art auction used by a large, diversified buyer base across the world. These buyers are qualified as licensed dealers, rebuilders and dismantlers and they are ready to buy!
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Salvage Direct Announces Appointment of New CEO
Titusville, PA - June 7, 2006 - Salvage Direct today announced the appointment of Dan Hoversten as Salvage Direct's new Chief Executive Officer. Hoversten will take the helm of the Titusville, Pennsylvania-based company at the beginning of June, 2006. June 7, 2006
Salvage Direct Adds Commercial Lines Division
Titusville, PA – February 21, 2006 - Salvage Direct today announced the launch of its new commercial lines division, adding more construction equipment and heavy machinery to Salvage Direct’s current roster of salvaged vehicles and boats.
February 21, 2006 Media Advisory - Miami Boat Show
Salvage Direct, which runs the number one interactive website auctioning watercraft, specialty vehicles and other vehicles of every size and shape to authorized dealers around the nation 24/7, is transforming the way salvaged watercraft and vehicles are recovered and sold.
February 9, 2006 Salvage Direct NACE
Titusville, PA – November 3, 2005 - While still in the midst of dealing with the aftermath of nearly back-to-back Gulf Coast hurricanes, Salvage Direct is putting the final touches on their revamped exhibit designed for the 2005 NACE Conference and Exposition November 3 - 5, 2005
November 3, 2005 Salvage Auction Adds Web Offerings - Auto Auction Shopper
Titusville, PA – Salvage Direct, a Titusville, PA., salvage auction company, recently announced the launch of its new commercial lines division, adding more construction equipment and heavy machinery to its current roster of salvaged vehicles and boats.
March 20, 2006 Salvage Direct Now Includes Commercial Lines Division - Claims Guide
Salvage Direct reported the launch of its new commercial lines division, adding more construction equipment and heavy machinery to Salvage Direct's current roster of salvaged vehicles and boats.