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Auction News Magazine – 28 August 2026

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Online Auctions Offered for sale on behalf of the Joint Administrators of Exertis (UK) Limited (in Administration)

Exceptional Quality Office Furniture; AV / IT Equipment, Warehouse Plant, Catering Equipment and Stock of A / B Grade Ex-Retail Stock Offered for Sale in 2 Online Auctions Auction 1: Consumer Electronics, Gaming & Smart Home Technology: Bidding Opens:

27 August 2026

Bidding opens at 9am

Bidding Closes:

3 September 2026

Bidding starts to close at 12 noon (lot finishing times staggered)

Viewing:

1 September 2026

Between the hours of 11am to 3pm (strictly by appointment)

Auction Location(s)

Exertis Burnley, Technology House, Magnesium Way, Hapton, Burnley BB12 7BF.

Online Auction Platforms:

bidspotter.com & ibidder.com

Lots Include: A substantial inventory comprising consumer electronics, gaming hardware, smart home devices, networking equipment, professional display technology and IT peripherals. The stock includes Microsoft Xbox consoles and accessories, Nintendo Switch products, Samsung and Motorola smartphones, Huawei smartwatches, Philips Hue and WiZ smart lighting, Ring security products, monitors and large-format commercial displays, computer peripherals, networking equipment, audio products, Bang & Olufsen premium speakers and headphones, together with a broad range of mobile accessories, chargers and connected home technology. The inventory represents an attractive opportunity for retailers, distributors, resellers and export buyers.

Auction 2: Comprehensive Sale of Modern Office, Warehouse and Materials Handling Equipment: Bidding Opens:

1 September 2026

Bidding opens at 9am

Bidding Closes:

8 September 2026

Bidding starts to close at 12 noon (lot finishing times staggered)

Viewing:

1 September 2026

Between the hours of 11am to 3pm (strictly by appointment)

Auction Location(s)

Exertis Burnley, Technology House, Magnesium Way, Hapton, Burnley BB12 7BF.

Online Auction Platforms:

bidspotter.com & ibidder.com

Lots Include: A substantial sale comprising modern office furniture, IT equipment, networking infrastructure, video conferencing systems, warehouse racking, conveyor systems, packing and dispatch equipment, materials handling machinery, forklifts, pallet trucks, industrial cleaning equipment and commercial catering assets. The sale also includes warehouse workstations, packaging machinery, compressors, balers, assorted ancillary equipment and two Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, presenting an excellent opportunity for office occupiers, logistics operators, warehouse businesses and asset traders.

MANCHESTER

LONDON

GLASGOW

53 King Street Manchester M2 4LQ

35 Berkely Square Mayfair London W1J 5BF

Centrum Building 38 Queen Street Glasgow G1 3DX

T: +44 (0)161 359 4633 E: tom@middletonbarton.com

T: +44 (0)20 7692 5715 E: neil@middletonbarton.com

Offices also at: Dubai, Seoul, Phnom Penh & Kuala Lumpur

T: +44 (0)141 478 0732 E: damian@middletonbarton.com

Further Information: For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact Damian Short by email damian@middletonbarton.com. All sales are subject to a Buyer's Premium of 20% and VAT at 20%.

mbvaluation.com Middleton Barton Asset Valuation Limited


ON-LINE AUCTION: Wines, Champagnes, Spirits & Beers From High-End London Restaurant ENDS

3 SEPT

VIEW AUCTION VIEWING: 9am-4pm Wednesday 2nd September 2026 & 9am-1pm Thursday 3rd September 2026 LOCATION: Orpington, Kent BR5 3QW

ON-LINE AUCTION: Contents of Bakery ENDS

8 SEPT

VIEW AUCTION VIEWING: 9am-4pm Friday 4th September 2026 LOCATION: Epping, CM16 6RZ

ON-LINE AUCTION: Large Stock of High-Quality Reproduction Traditional & Period Style Furniture ENDS

10 SEPT

VIEW AUCTION VIEWING: 9am-4pm Wednesday 9th September 2026 and 9am-1pm Thursday 10th September 2026 LOCATION: Orpington, Kent BR5 3QW Full Catalogues, Details Of Registration Bidding & Viewing Available via www.GJWisdom.co.uk Tel: 0208 300 9828 Web: www.gjwisdom.co.uk Email: office@GJWisdom.co.uk


By order of the Administrators of Orbit Discovery Ltd

ONLINE AUCTION

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY EQUIPMENT - PEPTIDE DISCOVERY & ANALYTICAL RESEARCH 3 x NovoCyte Quanteon 4025 Combo systems, Agilent 1260 Infinity II LC fully integrated HLPC system, Protein Techologies Prelude X peptide synthesiser, Becton Dickinson FACS Melody cell sorter, Molecular Devices Flexstation 3 microplate reader, Molecular Devices SpectraMax i3x System microplate reader, Droplet Genomics droplet generators, Image Express Micro4 digital imaging system, Assorted centrifuges, laboratory freezers, mixers, shakers, microscopes and lab furniture. Plus office furniture and IT equipment.

Viewing: 7th Sept 2026, 10.00am to 4.00pm, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY At: Oxford, OX2 - Please e-mail to make an appointment Online Bidding Closing from: 10.00am on 9th Sept 2026 at: www.bidspotter.co.uk

e-mail: admin@proudleyassociates.com

Tel: 01425 200366


Auctioneer Feature

As international equipment sales continue to grow, Ritchie Bros. is highlighting the behind-the-scenes expertise that helps sellers move assets efficiently across borders. rom specialist compliance knowledge to large-scale logistics, the company says operational excellence is what turns a successful auction into a seamless transaction. Across the global equipment market, many businesses are delaying replacement cycles and holding onto machinery for longer. Higher costs, economic pressure and increasingly complex export requirements mean that selling equipment is no longer simply about finding a buyer — it's about navigating the entire sales process with confidence. Ritchie Bros. believes that is where operational support makes the difference. Alongside its global marketplace, the company relies on experienced regional teams who manage inspections, documentation, compliance and international shipping, helping sellers reduce risk while reaching buyers worldwide. “Our customers don’t just need a marketplace”, says Shane Eshuis, Vice President, Operations, Ritchie Bros. International. “They need people on the ground who understand business, their region and can take the complexity off their hands. That is what operational excellence means to us and it is why it matters more, not less, the larger we grow.”

From auction yard to international buyer One recent sale demonstrates the scale of that operation. After a 125tonne excavator sold from Ritchie Bros.' UK site to a buyer in Egypt, the machine was dismantled, secured

using £7,000 worth of specialist chains, packed into six containers and dispatched within just three to four days. Exporting machinery into Europe also brings additional challenges. Since the UK's departure from the EU, equipment must meet phytosanitary regulations, requiring every machine to be cleaned and inspected for even the smallest traces of soil before crossing the border. The company's Maltby team now manages this process on behalf of sellers, ensuring equipment can move without unnecessary delays.

A gateway to global buyers Ritchie Bros.' operational network extends well beyond the UK. Its bonded yard outside Madrid allows equipment from around the world to be received and resold without formal importation, making Spain an important hub for international trade. The site's largest project involved around 4,000 machines from a North African construction programme. Arriving aboard 21 vessels, the assets were sold over an 18-month period to buyers in nearly 90 countries, illustrating the reach of

the company's global auction network. “Our operations team is one of the most experienced in the entire organisation,” says Fergus Garrett, Spain Regional Operations Manager. “That experience is what lets us stay close to our customers and handle every detail so they don’t have to.”

Supporting stronger selling outcomes By combining local operational expertise with an international audience of buyers, Ritchie Bros. aims to give sellers more than exposure alone. Efficient logistics, compliant documentation and experienced regional teams help minimise delays while opening assets to a significantly wider global market. That international buyer demand is expected to peak again during Super September, the company's flagship selling season, with its latest programme of equipment auctions scheduled for end of September.


ONLINE AUCTION

CNC Engineering Machine Tools, Ancillary Plant, Fabrication Machines, 3D Printing & Safety Mask Production Equipment Bidding Opens : 2nd September 2026 Bidding Closes : 9th September 2026

Offered for sale upon Administrator’s instructions Lots: 2021 Amada FLC 3015 AJ Fibre Laser Cutting Machine, 2 x Hurco VM10i 3 Axis CNC Vertical Machining Centres, 2020 Amada HFE M2 1003 4 Axis Press Brake, 2020 Edwards Pearson SBS-CNC-P-4x3200 CNC Guillotine, Gildemeister NEF320 CNC Lathe, Hardinge LC CNC Lathe, Colchester GPL 3m Bed Lathe, Jones & Shipman 1300 Universal Cylindrical Grinder, Jones & Shipman 1011 Heavy Duty Surface Grinder, Jones & Shipman 1400 Heavy Duty Surface Grinder, Huvema HU4VK-4 Industrial Turret Milling Machine, Bridgeport Series 1 Vertical Turret Milling Machine, Mitutoyo Coordinate Measuring Machine, Large Format 3D Pellet Extrusion Printer, Formlabs Stereolithography Resin 3D Printers

VIEW AUCTION Viewing: Edinburgh, 2nd September and Dundee, 3rd September 11am to 4pm by appointment only

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Online Auction Sale Short Notice Sale - Last Remaining Items - Mazak i700 & Smart 530C Machining Centres, Mollart Omnisprint Gun Drill, Ancillary Equipment Bidding Ends: Thursday 10th Sept 2026 at 3pm (UK Time) · Gateshead, UK - Viewing by appointment only ·Mazak Variaxis i-700 5 Axis CNC Machining Centre (2016) ·Mazak Vertical Centre Smart 530C CNC Vertical Machining Centre (2016) ·(2) Mazak Vertical Centre Smart 530C CNC Vertical Machining Centres (2015) ·Mazak VTC-300C-II CNC Vertical Machining Centre (2007) ·BT40 Spindle Tool Holders ·Mollart Machine Tools 3 Axis, Knee Type Omnisprint Gun Drilling Machine ·Cincinnati Arrow VMC 750 Vertical Machining Centre (2000) ·Meddings A10 Articulated Arm Drill ·Ellermatic / Marawise STD 950 Reach In Media Blast Cabinet ·Excel KP-200 Powered Hacksaw ·Plus Many Others...

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Upon instructions of the Administrators of MBJSC Produce Ltd and MBJSC Holdings Ltd

FRUIT & VEGETABLE PROCESSING AND PACKAGING BUSINESS EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY Processing and packaging equipment to include: ULMA ATLANTA E flow tomato packing machines, ILAPAK CARRERA 2000PC flow packing machine, ILAPAK VEGTRONIC 500, HAYSSEN FLEXIBLE SYSTEMS bagging machine, AWETA SK2 XF Cucumber Wrapper, AWETA Cucumber shrink tunnel heat wrapper, CONVEYOR LINES inclined conveyor, SORMA feed conveyor, incline conveyor and multi-head weighers, SORMA AC4115 Punnet/Clam Shell Filler, EASIWEIGH Weight Checker, STARFLEX weighing systems, CTD Rotary tables, SORMA Rotary Table plus various labelling machines, conveyors, including AMBAFLEX corner conveyor, packing rollers, compressors by SIP AIRMATE, AIRMARK and CLARK AIR, generators, digital scales, forklift, pallet trucks, pallet wrap, NETUM Barcode Scanners, Galaxy Tablets 9+, various packing trays and related supplies.

SALE CLOSES: THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER FROM 10.30AM. Viewing: Friday 28th August 2026 between 9.00 and 15.00 Location: Tylers Cross Nursery, Broadley Common, Nazeing, Essex EN9 2DH Lots can be viewed at www.bidspotter.co.uk and www.i-bidder.com Bidding via and Collection by appointment only w/c 7th September 2026. For further information please contact richard.parkinson@landwoodgroup.com

VIEW AUCTION Landwood Group Lancaster Buildings, 77 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BW 0161 710 2010 landwoodgroup.com

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How white goods auctions can help buyers save money while giving appliances a second life. White goods auctions can be a cost-effective way to buy large household and commercial appliances, from fridges and washing machines to ovens, dryers and dishwashers. Stock can come from retail returns, surplus inventory, ex-display models and business disposals, so buyers may find new, nearly new or previously used appliances at below-retail prices. Before placing a bid, it’s worth understanding how these auctions work and what to look out for to make sure you’re getting a genuine bargain.

What Can You Find at a White Goods Auction? White goods traditionally refers to larger household appliances, although today's appliances come in a much wider range of finishes and styles. Depending on the auction, lots could include: • Fridges and freezers • Washing machines and tumble dryers • Cookers, ovens and hobs • Dishwashers • Microwaves and other kitchen appliances Some auctions focus on household goods, while others offer commercial appliances suited to landlords, property developers, hospitality businesses and trade buyers.

How Do Online Appliance Auctions Work? Many white goods auctions now take place online, so there’s no need to

attend an auction room. Buyers can register, view available lots and place bids remotely. Before bidding, check the lot description carefully. Photos and condition reports can provide useful information about an appliance's age, condition and any cosmetic or functional issues. You’ll typically come across two main formats: Timed auctions: Bidding remains open for a set period before lots close. Live online auctions: Lots are offered in real time, with buyers competing against each other as the auction progresses. If you win, the auctioneer will provide details on payment and collection. Some auctioneers also offer delivery, although this can come at an additional cost.

What Should Buyers Look Out For? The price on screen isn't necessarily the final amount you'll pay. Before bidding, check the auctioneer's terms and factor in any buyer's premium, VAT, collection charges or delivery costs. It's also worth comparing the estimated auction value with current retail prices. A low starting bid doesn't automatically mean a bargain, particularly if competition pushes the final price up. Most importantly, set a maximum budget before bidding and stick to it.

White goods auctions can offer more than just potential savings. Buying surplus, returned or pre-owned appliances gives usable products another lease of life, helping to reduce waste while putting existing equipment back into homes and businesses. With auction stock changing regularly, it’s worth keeping an eye on upcoming sales to find the appliances you need. Auction News brings together upcoming white goods and appliance auctions from UK auctioneers, making it easier to keep track of new sales and relevant lots. Whether you’re replacing an appliance at home, fitting out a rental property or sourcing several commercial units, auctions can be a practical route to market; just make sure you research the lot and understand the total costs before bidding.


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