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The plant in Słupsk, Poland, plays a central role in the restructuring plans of the Swedish bus manufacturer. Here, drivetrains will primarily be manufactured in the future. (© Surplex).

23 July 2024 09:41

New directions in bus production: Auction following restructuring of Swedish city bus manufacturer’s plant in Słupsk, Poland

Due to technological advancements and the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, bus manufacturing faces significant challenges, necessitating a realignment of business strategies. A leading Swedish manufacturer has ceased the production of complete buses and instead focuses on producing chassis with various drivetrains at its plant in Słupsk, Poland. As part of this restructuring, around 1,150

Stocks in Filstone‘s limestone quarry in Fátima, Portugal. (© Surplex).

17 July 2024 09:23

Construction slump meets natural stone market: Is the crisis set in stone?

Whether it’s houses, staircases, or squares: natural stones are the foundation of everyday life. Yet, the global construction industry faces challenges such as rising raw material prices and supply chain issues, leading to cost increases and project delays. These factors directly impact the natural stone industry, where demand for materials like limestone and granite is declining, yet parado

Robots take on tasks such as loading the saw, turning and positioning the boards, and stacking the finished cuts. (© Surplex).

2 July 2024 11:36

Carpentry 4.0: when robots and saws take over the night shift

Autonomous and without statutory break times – Robots can offer real value to carpentry workshops and boost production. However, acquiring such machines is often associated with high costs. Used machines might offer a viable solution.
Carpentry has been a traditional craft for centuries. Yet, this trade is not exempt from digitalisation and automation through the use of robots. The development

Green machines: This choice of colour is not only a piece of industrial history, but also an example of well thought-out workplace design. (© Surplex).

23 May 2024 10:48

Why were old lathes, milling machines and drills green?

The green lathes, milling and drilling machines seem like relics from times gone by. These robust machines, often lacking CNC technology, are now rarely seen. From the 1950s to the 1980s, the so-called Reseda Green was one of the standard colours. Since green causes the least eye strain and helps prevent accidents in the workshop, Germany even had a standard, DIN 1844, until 1974, which specified

Not only in pharmacy must laboratories be equipped with high-quality to ensure the quality of their work. This need not be expensive, as even used laboratory technology can achieve this. (© Kzenon /Shutterstock.com).

15 May 2024 10:22

From manufacturer to condition: The most important factors when buying used laboratory equipment

From manufacturer to visual condition: How to avoid costly mistakes and risks when buying used laboratory equipment. While factors like maintenance history and brand are important, other factors such as location or, surprisingly, the visual condition play a lesser or no role in making a safe choice.
In the pharmaceutical industry, the cost of acquiring laboratory equipment is one of the big

Maintenance matters: Even older machines can lead a successful second life as used machines with the right care. (© Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock.com).

30 April 2024 16:40

How to find the right used machine: What to consider when buying

From manufacturer to runtime: Avoid expensive mistakes and risks with used machines.
The demand for used machines is growing. More and more businesses are turning to used machines for their own production. This is not only more sustainable than buying new, but also offers other benefits.
Used machines are cheaper, which can be an advantage especially for smaller or new companies with limited

ASMR sounds from metal and woodworking machines on Alexa. (© Surplex).

2 April 2024 11:53

The soundscapes of industry: Even machine noises can trigger ASMR

Surplex, the industrial auction house, is known for auctioning used machinery. But now, it is launching a new ASMR project featuring the sounds of the industrial machines sold. The distinctive sounds from the world of industry are now available on two platforms: YouTube and Alexa.
Rumbling: In an empty hall, a large ABUS double girder overhead crane with a capacity of over 150 tonnes moves