LOUISVILLE, Ky. -

Car Keys Express has expanded the company’s international footprint further with the opening of its first European office, which will be in London. 

“This year, we pushed well beyond our core markets in the U.S. and, with the successful move into Canada, London is a natural first step to introducing our service to the overseas market,” Car Keys Express vice president of sales and marketing Michael Bliss said in a news release.

“It's clear there’s demand for our services worldwide. We were approached by a number of European businesses, at a variety of industry events, commenting on their need for a service like ours,” Bliss said. 

Car Keys Express’ initial rollout of service within its new market will begin in early 2018; logistical planning for the London office is in progress.

“While there are slight differences in the automotive security technologies used in Europe, it’s all basically the same,” said Mark Lanwehr, owner and founder of Car Keys Express. “Our engineers specialize in understanding these subtle differences, making us a perfect fit for expansion in the UK and beyond.”

Additionally, Car Keys Express said it will also form a European research and development division.

Currently, the company offers services in 48 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces, covering over 1,700 cities.