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19 February 2025 08:55

Surplex wird ab sofort durch die TBAuctions-Technologie unterstützt: Eine neue Ära für digitale B2B-Auktionen

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

12 December 2024 08:00

A Year of Transformation: Challenges and Opportunities for Industry and the Used Machinery Market in 2024

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

9 December 2024 08:32

Changing Strategies in Capital Goods Disposal: Why Banks and Financial Institutions are Increasingly Turning to Auction Houses

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 t

19 November 2024 09:14

5 reasons why the end of the year is the best time to sell machinery

Why is the end of the year the ideal time to sell unused machinery? Beyond financial and tax benefits, selling now offers a chance to free up space and budget for next year’s investments. On top of that, high year-end demand makes it easier to find buyers quickly and achieve attractive prices.
The end of the year is often a time for companies to review their financials and set the course for th

2 October 2024 07:27

Underutilised opportunities: How auctions can succeed in the B2B market and where they currently fall short

The market for trading used industrial goods is already worth hundreds of billions, yet auctions account for only a small fraction of it. Many people associate auctions with financial distress and insolvency, while lack of awareness and a fragmented market pose additional barriers. Tom Christenson, CEO of TBAuctions, discusses the transformation of the auction business for used industrial goods ..

24 September 2024 08:00

TBAuctions Appoints Deliveroo Executive: Nina de Souza becomes the new Chief Product Officer

TBAuctions, a B2B multi-brand online auction platform in Europe, appointed Nina de Souza as its new Chief Product Officer. The American-born executive starts this week in Amsterdam and brings years of product innovation experience at Deliveroo and Hotels.com. As Director of Product at Deliveroo, she was responsible for optimizing the platform's Consumer app. With De Souza's arrival, TBAuctions aim

17 September 2024 09:52

Companies in transition: selling old machines, utilising new opportunities

When the next generation takes over the management of a company, it often brings a breath of fresh air and new ideas. But innovation also means change: old machines that tie up capital or no longer work efficiently have to go to make room for modernisation.
After many years as managing director, the question of succession arises at some point. In a family business, this is ideally someone from

5 September 2024 14:48

EU project ALICIA creates circular economy for production lines

Circular economy meets Industry 4.0: How digital tools can shape the future of sustainable production. The EU project ALICIA aims to create a circular economy for production assets to minimise premature scrapping of machines and machine parts. Through the development of innovative digital tools, industrial companies and the used machinery market will be economically linked, allowing assets to

3 September 2024 10:29

Surplex erreicht das Finale des 17. Deutschen Nachhaltigkeitspreises

Das internationale Auktionshaus für gebrauchte Industriemaschinen Surplex hat es ins Finale des 17. Deutschen Nachhaltigkeitspreises geschafft. Der renommierte Preis, der am 28. November 2024 in Düsseldorf verliehen wird, zeichnet Vorreiter in Sachen Nachhaltigkeit aus. Mit dem Handel von Gebrauchtmaschinen leistet das Unternehmen einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Kreislaufwirtschaft, indem es die

29 August 2024 11:50

Exceeding expectations: AMRC and Surplex successfully auction machinery

The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) at the University of Sheffield is a leading research institution in manufacturing engineering and material sciences. In February, 32 select, high-quality machines from the machine park were auctioned off by the industrial auction house Surplex. Phil Bell, Commissioning Engineer at AMRC, and Antony Reed, UK Country Manager for Surplex, take stock.

13 August 2024 12:35

Renting, leasing, buying new or used: Which procurement method suits your construction business?

In times of high interest rates and inflation, construction companies face the difficult decision of how to optimally expand or modernise their machinery fleet. Whether renting, leasing, buying new or used machines – each option has its specific advantages and disadvantages.
The construction industry is currently experiencing challenging market conditions. High interest rates, rising materi

8 August 2024 08:30

Surplex and TBAuctions join forces to expand the Continental European market

TBAuctions, Europe’s leading B2B multi-brand digital auction platform, is excited to announce the acquisition of Surplex. The transaction closed on 7th August 2024. This strategic move accelerates TBAuctions’ growth into seven new countries including Poland, Portugal, Romania, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Serbia. It also bolsters TBAuctions’ presence in Germany, Spain, France, and Italy, while add