KPA Acquires TK Carsites, Expanding Services To Automobile Dealerships
KPA announces that it has acquired TK Carsites Inc. TK Carsites has over 650 automobile dealership clients throughout the country.
KPA adds Automotive Internet Marketing to KPA’s industry specific product lines for Human Resource Management, Environmental Health and Safety.
Lafayette, CO (PRWEB) - KPA announces today that it has acquired TK Carsites Inc. TK Carsites has over 650 automobile dealership clients throughout the country. The combination of the TK Carsites product line and current KPA product lines establishes KPA as a leading dealer services and Internet marketing provider for over 4,000 automotive, truck, and equipment dealerships and service companies. KPA will provide consulting services and software for three industry specific product lines: (1) Environmental Health and Safety; (2) HotlinkHR, Human Resource Management; and (3) TK Carsites, Internet Marketing.
“KPA’s acquisition of TK Carsites will greatly benefit TK Carsites clients because we are committed to extending our focus on client service to the TK Carsites product line of industry leading Internet marketing solutions,” says Vane Clayton, CEO of KPA. “We will do that by leveraging our presence in 44 states with over 10,000 dealership visits annually, and the commitment of our investors to the automotive industry.”
TK Carsites Internet marketing products use the Internet to drive more sales to auto dealerships. TK Carsites solutions provide dealerships with the most advanced TK Connect Website Platform, TK Mobile, and Automotive SEO, along with powerful social media and conversion tools.
“I am impressed by KPA’s 95% year-over-year client retention. There is no automotive Internet marketing company that comes close,” says Richard Valenta, CEO and co-founder of TK Carsites. “For our clients, this means that they can continue to expect high levels of support, as well as a renewed commitment to the evolution of their products.”
Jim Bradford, co-founder and president of TK Carsites comments that “We have had remarkable successes in a highly competitive market since we founded TK Carsites in 2001. The TK Carsites management team has decided that the timing is perfect to align with KPA because of its reputation, leadership, and financial strength.”
About KPA
KPA is a dealer services and Internet marketing provider for over 4,000 automotive, truck and equipment dealerships and service companies. KPA provides consulting services and software for three industry specific product lines: (1) Environmental Health and Safety; (2) HotlinkHR, Human Resource Management; and (3) TK Carsites, Internet Marketing. For more information, visit http://www.kpaonline.com.
10/05/11
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