Indy auction growth
January 12th, 2010 by Richard Aucock
WILSONS Auctions is to double capacity at two UK complexes after big rises in sales conversions.
The UK’s largest independent auction house, Wilson says the latest expansion is being driven by main agent part-exchange motors.
£2m will be invested throughout 2010, and will create 20 new jobs. Sites in both Telford and Queensferry are to be expanded, which will ultimately double throughput.
Wilsons has also announced a strategic partnership with Stratford upon Avon’s Jet Logistics. This will create a ‘one stop shop’ for fleet cars.
There, motors can be de-fleeted, refurbished and sold all in the same place, saving £thousands in transport costs. It aims to support the company’s vision of developing a ‘Total Vehicle Solution’ for manufacturers and leasing companies’ end of contract vehicles
Peter Johnston, director at Wilsons Auctions said the latest moves would enable ‘Wilsons Auctions to target fleet vendors who want a fresh approach to fleet sales in the UK.
He also announced two new recruits to the sales and auction development team. ‘We are also pleased that both Jacqui Le Put and Andy Conde are joining the team – their experience and reputation will help Wilsons Auctions engage with some of the biggest customers in the U.K.”
Wilsons Auctions currently have 6 permanent auction complexes based throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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