WESTCHESTER, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, announces a new market alliance agreement with Boacon Autos in the country of Ghana. A new IAA Auction Center there will complement the existing location in Lagos, Nigeria. Staff at these physical centers will help buyers learn about IAA and submit bids, as well as receive assistance with transportation, shipping, custom clearing services and more.
“Our new market alliance with Boacon Autos will help bring IAA’s technology and expertise to buyers in Ghana,” said John Kett, CEO and President of IAA. “West Africa has been an important region for IAA’s global buyer outreach and we are thrilled to expand our global brand, grow our international customer base and improve the buyer experience.”
“IAA vehicles have been repaired and operated in West Africa for many years and are essential to the automotive industry here,” said Benjamin Afolabi, owner of Boacon Autos. “Our existing agreement in Nigeria has been very successful, bringing many new buyers onto the IAA bidding platform. We are excited to continue to work with IAA in Ghana by providing high-quality guidance to buyers who may not qualify to buy in the United States or who need extra assistance.”
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 employees and more than 210 facilities throughout the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. IAA serves a 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 visit IAAI.com, and follow IAA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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