WESTCHESTER, Ill. –

Insurance Auto Auctions has announced the opening of a new branch, a facility the company says is essential to its continued growth across North America.

With an official grand opening held on May 6, IAA's new state-of-the-art, 32-acre auction facility is located in Tulsa, Okla.

The facility includes a 10,000-square-foot building and will utilize 17 acres, with additional room for expansion including a second run and drive lane.

In keeping with IAA's culture of environmental responsibility, recycled asphalt was used for the top surface of the outside vehicle storage area.

The facility supports growing demand in Oklahoma, the company said, and gives IAA the additional capacity to service customers in the Tulsa market, which accounts for a large percent of all sales in the state. 

"IAA continues to focus on providing the best selection and inventory in markets across North America and we now have more than 165 locations," said John Kett, chief executive officer and president of IAA.

"The opening in Tulsa supports our business growth in the region,” he said, “improves resources across our facilities and offers buyers and sellers greater inventory and more convenience to experience our auctions."