WESTCHESTER, Ill. -

Insurance Auto Auctions opened its Chicago-North branch location in East Dundee, Ill. on Wednesday.

The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony with IAA chief executive officer and president John Kett, East Dundee Village president Lael Miller and Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce president Melissa Hernandez. The auction also hosted a lunch with guests invited from the community, including more than 10 local businesses.

“The Chicago-North facility helps to expand our North American footprint and enable us to better address the needs of the local market,” Kett said. “We are committed to our neighbors, community partners and local charities, and we look forward to being an active member of this vibrant community.”

The Chicago-North branch is located at 605 Healy Road in East Dundee, Ill. More information on the auction can be found on the IAA website.

“East Dundee warmly welcomes businesses that will add to our community,” Miller said. “We are pleased to officially welcome IAA and thank them for recognizing community partners and local businesses in yesterday’s celebration and going forward.”