ServNet added another facility to its roster of independent auction locations.

The group’s president Kevin Brown on Friday introduced the group’s newest member:  Houston Auto Auction.

Founded in 1964 by James Bowers, the auction continues under the second-generation ownership and operation led by brothers Tim Bowers, James “Chip” Bowers II and Mark Bowers. During the five decades since its founding, the auction has emerged as one of the leaders in its market area selling vehicles, large commercial trucks and heavy equipment for corporations, leasing companies, banks, credit union, municipalities and other government agencies.

“Shaped by the Bowers family, the Houston Auto Auction has made a tremendous impact on the marketplace over the past 52 years, and we are delighted to welcome Houston Auto Auction to ServNet,” Brown said.

“With a long-established focus on customer service and a commitment to excellence, Houston Auto Auction is well-suited to represent the ServNet brand in the Lone Star State,” Brown continued.

Tim Bowers highlighted that his auction’s alliance with ServNet part of a number of exciting changes taking place at Houston Auto Auction with a major facility expansion planned for early 2017.  Targeting a start date of February or March, the auction will add 6,000 square feet of office space, another building consisting of 5,000 square feet to house a new mechanical shop and recon center as well as 10 acres for vehicle parking and an expanded transport lot.

“The future of the auction industry is exciting, and we are delighted to join with some of the most successful and respected independent auctions in the country as a member of ServNet,” said Bowers, who is Houston Auto Auction’s president and chief executive officer.

“The knowledge, insight and years of combined business experience that the ServNet auction owner s share is a powerful force in the industry, and I know that our collaboration with them will prove a tremendous benefit to Houston Auto Auction,” Bowers went on to say.

Located on 24 acres in north Houston, Houston Auto Auction’s Tuesday sale begins at 1 p.m. with a selection of heavy equipment, followed by fleet, lease and dealer vehicles at 1:30.  More than 500 vehicles run on four auction lanes, with featured consignment from ARI, Element, Fleet/Lease Disposal, Fleet Street Remarketing, Flexco, Leasing Associates, Merchants Fleet, Security First Credit Union and numerous regional financial institutions and municipalities. 

The auction also holds a monthly sale for GSA.