Auction News 27 June 2025 by AuctionNews

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On Instruction of JOHN COOPER PLANT HIRE - Due to ongoing mechanical fleet renewal

TIMED ONLINE AUCTION OF

CONTRACTORS PLANT & MACHINERY

To Include: Volvo EC290 BLC (2006), EC 210 BLC (2005-2007), EC140 BLC (2005/2007), EC55B (2003-2006), Benford PT9000, PT6000 & Thwaites 6 tonne dumpers, Schwing concrete pumps (2003-2007), Benford TV1700 and TV1200 rollers,Atlas Copco compressors, John Deere flail mower, 1.5-21 tonne hydraulic breakers, Hydraulic compactors, buckets, rollover, boat and coneflow skips, brick forks, finger grab, road brush, 20 and 10ft steel containers and office blocks, lifting chains, Oak sleepers, concrete hoarding/barrier blocks, site tool cabinets, BMW 118D (2009), VW Golf FT TDI (2005), Plus a large quantity of SGB GASS 3m Ledger frames (falsework system)

Bidding Opens Friday 4th July 2025 at 8am

Closing from 12:00 Wednesday 9th July 2025

Viewing: Tuesday 8th July 10am - 3pm 1-2 Caxton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2DF

Tuesday 1Wednesday 2 July st nd

Unused and used industrial process plant: 200 tonnes of scrap motors, inverters, 20 generators, vans, forklifts and 80 hoists and cranes.

Auction Lots Include:

20 Generators (350kW – 5kW)

Commercial Vehicles

Forklift Trucks

200 Tonnes of Scrap Motors

50 Electric Hoists and Jib Cranes

Unused and Used Electric Motors, Vacuum, Centrifugal & Multi-Stage Pumps, Blowers

Stainless Steel Dairy and Chemical Pumps, Pump Sets

Gearboxes, Geared Motors, Fan Sets, Heat Exchangers

Gate and Butterfly Valves, Valve Positioners

Motor Starters, Control Panels

Unused and Used Inverters, Braking

Resistors, Starter Modules, Thyristor Drives 2 Belliss & Morcom High Pressure Compressors

Ingersoll Rand Packaged Compressors

Parker Hiross Chillers, Aerobic Chillers

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ONLINE AUCTION

On the instructions of Howard Smith and Richard John Harrison of Interpath Advisory the Joint Administrators of Maizecor Foods Ltd

Piecemeal (subject to conditions of sale and unless sold previously)

Maize / Flour Milling & Processing Plant and Equipment

(Formerly utilised in the dry milling of maize into components including flaking grits, coarse grits, fine grits medium polenta and flour)

Online bidding and Photographs via sw.co.uk/auctions

Including:

Buhler Degermination Line (2008) including Two MHXM (40/ 65)

Degerminators, Two NFAS400 One Over One Stainless Steel Dampener

Screw Conveyors, Three MZAH12 / MEAG Flow Balancers, Water Addition Units, Three MPS Rotary Valves, Chain Conveyor, Three Vibratory Bin Dischargers, MTMA 100 Vibratory Screen, Aspirator Leg & Cyclone

Seven Buhler (MDDB 800 x 250mm) Four Roll Flour Mills

Three Buhler MPAD 418/618/718 Plansifters

Buhler Twin Rotostar (MPAQ 210) Plansifter

Buhler MQRE 5 & MQRF 46/ 200 Double Purifiers

Two Buhler MTSB 100 Destoners

• Three Buhler Air Recycling Aspirators

Buhler MVRN/P Dust Collection Units

Buhler HTM 18.07Li Centrifugal Fans

Aerzen/ Wade/ Buhler/ Godfrey Blower Units

11 Buhler MWBL/ MWEE/MWEG Weighers

Buhler Turbosifter Stainless Steel Rotary Screen

• Bunting Quicktron 7.0RH300 Gravity Tube Metal Detector (2021)

Cassel Gravity Tube Metal Detector

Buhler Vibratory Bin Dischargers

Buhler 20 Lift Pneumatic Lift System

Buhler Packing Carousel & Wegher, with Sack Stitching Line & Metal Detector

Buhler MWPX High Level Palletiser, with Strapex pallet wrapper

• Christy & Norris X15 Hammer Mill

• Mainly Buhler Conveyors, Elevators & Bin Dischargers (including stainless steel)

Bins and Silos including 14 x 36 Tonne Twin Walled Bulk Outloading, Vibratory

Discharge Actuators

Mill Controls and Equipment

Intake Hopper, Dust Filters, Aspirator Channels & Legs, Screens, Flow Balancers, Magnetic Separators, Rotary Valves, Cyclones, Fans, Blowline

Level Detectors, Spouts, Divertors & Impact Destroyers

Air Compressors, Fitters Shop, Stored Spares & Equipment

Laboratory, Office & Factory Furniture & Equipment

Nissan Navara Tekna 2.3DCI Diesel Double Cab Auto Pick Up (21/21)

Citroen Berlingo L1 1.6 Blue HDi 625 Enterprise Diesel Van (68/18)

NB Please note that where plant manufacturers plates are missing, we have used information supplied for guidance purposes which has not been verified

Bidding: Closes from 11am Wednesday 2 July 2025

View: By appointment from 10am to 4pm Tuesday 1 July 2025 or by appointment through the Auctioneers At: 141 Wincolmlee, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU2 0HB UK

Any person wishing to access site must have full PPE. Failure to comply with the above is likely to result in refusal of access.

Auction Insights

As a business matures beyond the startup stage, scaling up requires more than just a solid strategy - it demands investment in the right tools and resources. Whether it’s introducing new service lines, expanding production capacity or entering new markets, acquiring equipment and machinery can be the driving force behind long-term success.

Chris Bristow, Business Debt Expert at Real Business Rescue, explores why acquiring company assetsparticularly through auctions - can be a game-changer for businesses ready to grow. He also highlights how finance options can support these investments in a sustainable, strategic way.

Why More Businesses Are Turning to Asset Auctions

Auctions offer a highly cost-effective route for businesses looking to acquire commercial assets. From industrial machinery to vehicles and specialist tools, auctions provide access to quality equipment at competitive prices - without the delays or high costs typically associated with brand-new purchases.

1. Value for Money That Supports Growth

Assets sold at auction are typically priced to attract bidders, creating unique opportunities for businesses to buy outright at a fraction of the cost. Compared to leasing, renting or hire purchase, auctions often offer better long-term value and more immediate ownership. For businesses with surplus funds, purchasing outright can also be a more tax-efficient option. Where needed, asset finance can help bridge the gap to secure vital equipment.

2. Enhancing Efficiency and Productivity

With the right tools in place, businesses can streamline production, improve turnaround times and deliver more responsive service. Owning equipment eliminates the limitations and delays often associated with rentals, allowing operations to scale more smoothly.

3. Strengthening the Business from the Inside Out

Assets contribute directly to a company’s balance sheet, enhancing its overall value and stability. For owners planning future investment, growth or even an eventual exit, having the right physical assets in place boosts both operational capabilities and business valuation.

4. Providing Financial Flexibility and Security

Assets aren’t just useful - they can also act as a financial safety net. If a business faces cash flow issues or creditor pressure, owned assets can be refinanced or sold to provide much-needed capital. In this way, asset acquisition supports not only growth but long-term resilience.

Supporting the Circular Economy

Acquiring assets at auction also supports sustainability. Functional equipment is given a second life, extending its commercial value while reducing waste. For businesses committed to responsible growth, this approach aligns with both environmental and financial priorities.

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