FRANKLIN, Tenn. -

Dealers Auto Auction Group’s first-ever facility in the Carolinas is set to host its inaugural sale next week.

Dealers Auto Auction Columbia, the group’s eighth overall auction, will feature more than 300 vehicles in its debut sale Monday, including consignment from dealers and commercial accounts like ARI, Element Fleet and U-Haul.

The auction, located in South Carolina’s capital, is led by general manager Matt Laughridge, whose background in the auction industry goes back to 1999 and includes time with both Manheim, ADESA and DAAG.

“We are very excited for our first sale to happen,” Laughridge said in a news release. “It has been a very busy few months getting everything in place so we can offer the best sale experience for our customers.”

DAAG president and chief executive officer David Andrews said in the release, “We are very excited about our expansion into Columbia, South Carolina. It is a testament to the companies’ goals to grow the DAAG brand.

“We are very fortunate to have Matt leading the new auction, especially considering his experience, strong leadership abilities and extensive dealer relations in the Columbia area,” he said.