ARI Announces 2011 Regional Auction of the Year Award Winners

Award Recognizes Excellence in Vehicle Remarketing


MOUNT LAUREL, NJ--(Marketwire - May 9, 2012) - ARI®, a leading global fleet services provider specializing in complex car and truck fleets, today announced the 2011 recipients of the thirteenth annual ARI Regional Auction of the Year Award. A sincere commitment to consistent quality service and strong working relationships has resulted in several of the auctions being acknowledged with this award for multiple years.

The 2011 honorees include one ServNet auction, one ABC auction and four independent auctions. Each of the following winners will be awarded at their location in order to fully recognize their staff for providing exceptional service to ARI and its customers:

Region 1 Rochester/Syracuse Auto Auction two- time winner
Region 2 Corry Auto Dealers Exchange two- time winner
Region 3 ABC Birmingham two- time winner
Region 4 Greater Kalamazoo Auto Auction three-time winner
Region 5 Louisiana's 1st Choice first-time winner
Region 6 Brasher's Northwest seven-time winner; third consecutive

ARI continually reviews the processes of its remarketing vendors to ensure the best possible customer service is extended to its clients. To win the award, each auction is evaluated on overall market performance, administration and communication. Benchmarking includes days to pick up, complete condition report, and sell and receive funds, as well as retention against Black Book Commercial Index and compliance with company guidelines.

"We're constantly impressed by the industry-wide efforts towards remarketing excellence with this year's winners distinguishing themselves by truly embracing ARI's Partners in Excellence® philosophy," said Jennifer Schade, ARI Vehicle Remarketing Manager. "Each honoree's staff epitomizes outstanding service, working diligently to ensure continuous market communication and the greatest possible return for our clients."

About ARI® (http://www.arifleet.com/)
ARI, a part of the Holman Automotive Group, is a global vehicle fleet management leader that drives the best results for each of its clients' unique and complex needs through industry-best fleet professionals, programs, technology and consultative services. With a workforce numbering more than 2,000 and offices throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Europe and the UK, ARI manages over 860,000 cars, trucks and equipment in North America and the UK, and combined with its strategic partners, more than 1.8 million fleet vehicles globally. ARI is headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.

Contact Information:

Press Contact for
ARI, Automotive Resources International:
Joanne Vencius
Supervisor, Marketing
856-778-1500