DALLAS (Nov. 7, 2018) – Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT), a global online vehicle auction company, is opening a new location in the south of Berlin, Germany. The facility is located at Nobelstr. 10 Massen-Niederlausitz, Brandenburg. This is Copart’s first location in the proximity of Berlin, the capital of Germany. It is the company’s fifth location in the Country.
“Our patented online vehicle auction platform is one of a kind in the auto auction industry,” said Alain Van Munster, Managing Director, Copart Germany. “We are delighted to bring such a robust, unique tool to buyers and the insurance industry in Germany.”
The first vehicle auction at the new Berlin South location will be Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 at 12 p.m. Central European Time (5 p.m. Central Time).
“Increasing the number of Copart’s locations for storing vehicles for online auctions is a testament to our dedication to offering the German market top-notch service,” said Nigel Paget, Chief Executive Officer – Europe & the Middle East.
Eligible domestic and international buyers can bid on inventory on Copart.de, a website that is currently available in four languages: German, English, Polish and Spanish. Bids may also be placed through the Copart Mobile App for iOS and Android devices.
“I am proud of the Copart team working hard to quickly grow our business in Germany,” said Copart Chief Executive Officer Jay Adair. “I am especially excited about Copart offering services in Berlin.”