The advantages of auctioning machinery, inventory and goods online

Those looking for a used machine can turn to an online auction. Industrial Auctions, as an internationally operating online auction agency, organizes such auctions for the food and beverage industry. CEO Van Kollenburg explains its advantages in this article. 

Officially founded in 2010, by current CEO Ad van Kollenburg, Industrial Auctions found its start in online auctions for the food and beverage industry. Over the years, the company has organized hundreds of auctions and gained far-reaching knowledge of the industry. The company organizes these auctions in a business-to-business context for companies such as Vion, Refresco, FrieslandCampina, Nestlé and Coop. 

For large and small businesses

"In addition, we also organize auctions for smaller, regional companies," says van Kollenburg. "So not only when companies are looking for a machine in the food and beverage industry, we can serve them, but also when they own machines in the food and beverage industry and want to sell them. We can auction entire plants with complete production lines, but also some smaller machines can be brought in."

Diverse offerings

Every week Industrial Auctions organizes several online auctions in Europe. The offer is very diverse and consists of thousands of machines for different specialties within the food and beverage industry. This year the company already had an unprecedented start with auctions in Bauska (LV), Eindhoven (NL), Bożacin (PL), Riesa (DE), Beelitz (DE), Hohenems (AT), Raciaz (PL), Dornhan (DE) and Mouvaux (FR), among others. 

Transparency and open communication

Industrial Auctions strives to provide the best possible service to its customers and clients. "We do this by ensuring transparency, open communication, short lines of communication and a no-nonsense mentality. As an expert online auctioneer, we ensure that every machine on the website is provided with a detailed description, a variety of photos where the machine can be seen from all angles and, if possible, videos of the machine in working condition. We also offer the opportunity to inspect the machines on site at our organized viewing days."

The bidding process

Then the bidding process begins and the auction will close. "To provide the best possible service, we are also ready for our customers after the auction," says van Kollenburg. "On collection day, we are present on site with sufficient manpower to help load the purchased machines, inventory and/or goods. In addition, if required, we can arrange disassembly and transportation for customers around the world at additional cost. Unburdening is an important core value for us."

Used versus new

But why should companies buy a used machine instead of a brand new one? "First of all, the cost of used machines is lower than compared to a new machine. This makes it possible for companies to buy high-quality machines from reputable brands at a reduced price. Besides the fact that the cost of used machines is lower, another advantage is that they are available faster. Usually the pickup day takes place about a week after the auction closes. So a week after purchase, a buyer can already be in possession of the machine he bought. Another advantage: complications often arise with new machines. These already have been found, tested and remedied."

Have you become curious about Industrial Auctions' services? Or are you looking for a used machine or want to sell your machines? Then visit the company's website: www.Industrial-Auctions.com or contact us by phone at 040-2409208