FRANKLIN, Tenn. -

The Greater Rockford Auto Auction recently broke ground on an office expansion that will include more office space, a new dealer work area, a larger conference room and a video production room.

The auction plans an early 2021 completion date for the 3,000-plus-square-foot addition.

The office expansion is the most recent in a series of investments that the auction has made during the past five years, said GRAA president Ryan Clark. Those investments have included a new reconditioning facility, a new on-site mechanical facility, revamped auction lanes and a strong physical investment in dealer safety.

“For 46 years, we've always been about putting our customers first and this expansion allows us to continue to grow alongside our dealers,” Clark said in a news release.

Clark continued, “As the wholesale marketplace continues to evolve, GRAA plans to continue to invest to give our customers and employees the best auction experience in the market.”

In its third generation of family ownership, Greater Rockford Auto Auction says it has deep roots in the automotive industry. The auction’s remarketing services including six auction lanes, reconditioning, onsite mechanical services, inspections, transportation, simulcast and an in-house floor plan program.