Apex Auctions facilitates phase two auction at SKF’s Avallon facility

Carnaghi AS65 vertical turning and grinding CNC centre

Swedish bearings and seal manufacturer SKF has appointed Apex Auctions and Liquidity Services to conduct a second sale, following the successful bidding of over 50 items in its phase one auction.

The requirement for a further auction follows SFK relocating operations from an Avallon-based site in France to a new location in Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire. As a result, a variety of manufacturing and engineering equipment, such as CNC, gear, frilling, grinding and turning machines, along with heat treatment and other machinery, is available for purchase.

Headquartered in Hove, East Sussex, Apex Auctions works with businesses on a global stage to maximise revenue through the disposal of surplus assets and will oversee the second online sale of the facility, including the plant and equipment from SKF’s base in Avallon.

The round two auction which ends on Wednesday 12 July 2023 at 14:00 BST, features a range of over 40 items for sale, with starting bids from 100 euros. Remaining lots available include: a Carnaghi AS65 vertical turning and grinding CNC centre; an SPMO 3663 vertical lathe; a Liebherr LS2000 gear hobbing machine with knife tool; an RFH 30S/NC Schiess gear hobbing machine; and a ZFWZ 3150X30/I gear hobbing machine.

The benefits of pre-owned equipment
Kevin Brooker, COO of Apex Auctions, discussing the benefits of buying used machinery, said: “Ultimately, by buying used machinery instead of new, companies can save money and reduce their environmental footprint. The manufacturing of new machinery requires significant amounts of energy and resources, which can be avoided by purchasing pre-owned equipment.

“It is also a more cost-effective option than buying new, allowing businesses to invest in other areas of their operations. In doing this, they are contributing to a circular economy, while also making themselves more resilient by reducing their dependence on finite resources and creating local supply chains for recycled and remanufactured products.

“Overall, the circular economy provides a powerful framework for reducing waste and improving sustainability in the context of buying and selling used machinery, and by embracing this approach, business can reduce their environmental impact, save money, and improve the efficiency of their operations.”

To discover more about the SKF Avallon phase two auction, email: quoting Machinery Market or register your interest in the auction here.