Enterprise Holdings announced Wednesday its annual Auction Achievement Award winners, honoring nine auctions in the U.S.

“Our relationships with local auction partners are a critical part of our auto remarketing strategy, and each year we look to recognize some of those partners who excel at what they do,” said Nate Lattimer, vice president for vehicle remarketing at Enterprise Holdings. “This year’s winning automotive auction houses demonstrate values that align closely with our own.” 

The company presents awards in two categories: whole-car auctions and damage-vehicle auctions.

Auctions are recognized based on their outstanding performance in the areas of strategic planning, communication, operational success, customer service, marketing and reconditioning.

The winners of the 2014 Auction Achievement Award in the whole-car category are:

• ADESA Dallas 
• ADESA Los Angeles                                        
• Manheim Omaha
• Manheim Riverside (Riverside, Calif.)
• Manheim Texas Hobby (Houston)

The winners of the 2014 Auction Achievement Award in the damage-vehicle category are:

• Dealers Auto Auction of the Rockies (Denver)
• IAA Dallas/Fort Worth   
• Metro Salvage Pool (Des Moines, Iowa)
• TRA Tampa

Manheim Nashville Detail Team Reaches Milestone

Also announced this week in the auction industry is a milestone for Manheim Nashville.

In September, 10 members of the Manheim Nashville Detail team cleaned the 1 millionth vehicle at their current facility.  

The auction moved into the new facility in January 2002. The facility includes a 12-lane detail shop.

The one millionth vehicle was a 2013 Ford Explorer and was personally delivered to the shop by the auction’s general manager Sam Chaple.

The vehicle also received a special escort by the security team with flashing lights and sirens to announce their arrival, auction management said.

In a symbolic gesture, the auction also selected the 10 members of the original detail team to clean the Explorer that moved into the new facility back in 2002.

The company also celebrated the milestone by recognizing all of the current and past managers and supervisors who have helped lead the shop over the past 12 years.

In celebration, the entire reconditioning team celebrated the milestone with a cookout and gourmet cupcakes to celebrate.