McConkey Auction Group has purchased ABS Auto Auctions, a Southern California group launched in 1992 by Tom Harmon.

The purchase was announced in a news release included in an email announcement from ABS that was sent to Auto Remarketing on Friday.

This move continues MAG’s expansion in the Southwest and West, as the group recently purchased DAA Las Vegas.

ABS has 10 auctions throughout the West, including locations in California, Nevada, Oregon and Arizona.

“Tom has built a great business that I’ve watched and admired for many years. ABS is a clear leader in the digital auction business,” MAG president and chief executive officer Bob McConkey said in that news release.

He added: “In getting to know ABS better, we found a great synergy in both our family-run auto auction businesses. Tom and his team share a culture and work ethic that will combine well with our operations.”

Harmon and his daughter Danielle and their team will continue with ABS; the ABS Finance dealer floor plan company will still be owned by the Harmon family. Harmon’s son Sean will stay on with ABS Finance, which will work closely with the McConkey group and ABS.

“Bob is a respected industry veteran,” Tom Harmon said in a news release.

“As a past NAAA president and long-time industry advocate, he has the resources and relationships to help take ABS Auto Auctions to the next level, while ensuring that both sellers and buyers continue to receive the same industry-leading results and customer service that they have become accustomed to,” Harmon said. “His involvement also provides a great opportunity for our employees and our company.”