Apex Auctions expands into Romania and Poland

Cristian Vartaci-Aconi and Radu Matei will be responsible for the Romanian market and wider region

Apex Auctions is expanding its fooprint further in Europe with the opening of new offices in Romania and Poland. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Apex’s mission to bring efficient, transparent, and technology-driven auction services to the used machinery and surplus asset redeployment industry on the continent.

The decision to expand into these countries reflects the growing demand for industrial asset solutions in Eastern Europe. Both countries have thriving manufacturing sectors and a strong appetite for innovation, which Apex believes make them ideal locations for the company’s next phase of growth.

Romania
In Romania, Cristian Vartaci-Aconi and Radu Matei are the new Apex strategic partners for regional operations, offering tailored support and localised expertise. Mr Vartaci-Aconi, who has a degree in physics and an executive MBA, as well as over 15 years’ experience in the industrial auction sector, offers a unique insight and rare expertise in the auction field.

Prior to working for Apex, he gained invaluable senior manufacturing experience at a number of international companies, and owned and managed one of Romania’s largest furniture manufacturing companies. He also pioneered the industrial auctions business in Romania, organising the country’s first auction of its kind 15 years ago in cooperation with a Dutch partner.

He said: “15 years ago, I introduced industrial auctions to Romania. Today, by partnering with Apex Auctions, a global leader in the field, we combine their international reach with our local expertise to help Romanian companies achieve better results and higher value when selling their used machinery.”

Mr Matei has a degree in psychology and joined forces with Cristian six years ago, beginning his auction career in the back-office operations but quickly progressing to the role of sales manager. He is responsible for managing relationships with sellers and guiding them through the auction process. With a strong background in sales, client support and new business development, he joins Apex to drive forward business in Romania and the surrounding regions. For further information, visit the website here.

Poland
Meanwhile, Zuzanna Bodziachowska-Kluza, Michał Kluska, Konrad Kluza and Sandra Symonowicz are set to play a pivotal role in Apex’s expansion into Central Europe. Poland’s robust industrial base and strategic location make it a key market for cross-border auctions and asset redeployment in the region.

Zuzanna said: “We are delighted work with Apex Auctions. Thanks to auctioneer’s leading position among global auction companies and our experience, we believe we can help our Polish customers develop new sources of revenue by disposing of or selling their surplus assets and equipment.” For further information visit the website here.

Steve Dugard, managing director at Apex Auctions, concluded: “Apex is delighted to welcome our new teams into the Apex Group. Collectively they bring a wealth of experience, and vitally, local expertise in the industrial machinery auction sector – perfect for the Romanian and Polish markets, which when combined with the Apex global brand and proprietary auction technology, will provide an unprecedented level of professionalism and knowledge for our customers in these regions.”