Renewal programme creates rare opportunity to acquire proven container handling equipment from one of Central Europe’s most important maritime hubs
Düsseldorf / Ljubljana, 17 February 2026 – Surplex, Europe’s leading industrial auction house, has launched an exclusive online auction featuring heavy-duty port cranes and container handling equipment from the Port of Koper in Slovenia. The assets
London, United Kingdom – January 2026 – Surplex, one of Europe’s leading industrial auction platforms, announces the relaunch of its UK activities under the Surplex UK brand. The move marks an important step in strengthening Surplex’s presence in the United Kingdom and further integrating the UK market into its pan-European auction network.
Castellbisbal (Spain) – 18 November – Surplex, one of Europe’s leading industrial auction platforms, announces the online auction of a recycled cardboard production plant RDM at its Castellbisbal site near Barcelona.
The sale follows RDM Group’s decision in early 2024 to close the mill due to structural challenges in the European cartonboard sector. The group cited a combination of d
TBAuctions, featured in Le Figaro, leads online industrial equipment auctions, facilitating 1.5 billion in sales in 2024. Simon Maillon emphasizes transparency and sustainability, supporting companies’ circular economy goals while expanding their local presence in France.
Castellbisbal (Spain) – 10 October – Surplex, one of Europe’s leading industrial auction platforms, announces the online auction of a complete recycled cardboard production plant at its Castellbisbal site near Barcelona.
Düsseldorf, Deutschland - Surplex, eine der führenden Industrieauktionsplattformen Europas, führt in Deutschland ein neues Servicemodell ein, das Unternehmen hilft, ungenutzte Maschinen, Werkzeuge und Fahrzeuge einfach und gewinnbringend zu verkaufen. Das Modell kombiniert persönliche Vor-Ort-Betreuung mit der digitalen Reichweite einer internationalen Auktionsplattform - ein einzigartiges Angebot
Düsseldorf, 26 June 2025 - Surplex, leading Continental European online auction platform for B2B used industrial equipment and part of the TBAuctions (TBA) group since August 2024, is taking the next step in strengthening its selling power. Following a successful test with Benelux sister brands Troostwijk Auctions and Vavato, cross-publishing is now being rolled out further in collaboration with S
The crisis in the automotive industry is affecting not only manufacturers but, in particular, suppliers. Even well-established companies are struggling when orders decline, material and energy costs rise, and major customers adjust their supply chains. A Czech plastics supplier was forced to cease production—now, around 150 high-quality machines are being auctioned off due to insolvency.
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With around 11% of the EU’s electricity generation coming from solar energy in 2024, it has for the first time surpassed coal-fired power generation. For photovoltaics to continue expanding its role in the energy transition, solar modules must be produced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in large quantities. Automated manufacturing processes play a key role in achieving this. How crystalline sol
Amsterdam, [19/02/2025] - Kurz nach der Übernahme von Surplex durch TBAuctions (TBA) im August 2024 wird die digitale B2B-Auktionsmarke nun von der TBA-Technologie unterstützt. Am 7. Februar veröffentlichte Surplex einen neuen Storefront und eine neue App, die auf dem innovativen Auktionssystem von TBA basiert und eine neue Ära von Vernetzung, Vertrauen, Effektivität und Effizienz einläutet. D
In 2024, the European industry faced a significant downturn, particularly in the machinery and equipment sector and the automotive industry. These developments also impacted the used machinery market: high-quality equipment from the automotive industry became increasingly available, while businesses increasingly opted for cost-effective used machinery to reduce investment costs – a clear trend in
The structure of capital goods disposal is evolving. While banks and financial institutions previously relied mainly on direct sales through machinery dealers, they are now recognising the benefits of specialised auction houses. These not only serve as local contacts for sellers but also achieve higher global revenues due to their extensive buyer base.
When companies can no longer service their
