Farm Equipment Auctions. Buying farm equipment can be an expensive aspect of With these online farm equipment auctions you will see the current bidding While some of the real life farm equipment auctions will allow you to ... http://www.farmequipmentauctionus.com Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:40:07 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.farmequipmentauctionus.com/general/auction-slated-for-equipment.html A Jan. 20-27 auction will advance a 26-month effort of Entegris Inc. to reduce its operations in Chaska, Minn. On the block will be a plastic tubing line including a Genca 11/2-inch extruder, four Toshiba injection molding machines ranging from 120-320 tons of clamping force, and a variety of dryers, blenders, temperature controllers and material hoppers. Auction organizer Hilco Industrial LLC of Farmington Hills, Mich., will hold a preview Jan. 19. Entegris gave notice in November 2008 about plans to transfer manufacturing functions from its largest Chaska building, where it occupied 178,000 square feet, to other facilities, mainly in Kulim, Malaysia, and Colorado Springs, Colo. The Chaska closure affected about 200 jobs worldwide and led to 2009 restructuring charges of $15.5 million for transfer-of-production costs, severance and retention payments, lease buyouts and accelerated depreciation expense. The building remains for sale, according to Steven Cantor, vice president of corporate relations. The initial listing price was $6 million. Entegris owns and has operations in other Chaska facilities occupying 192,000 square feet. Publicly traded Entegris was founded in 1966. The Billerica-based company employs about 2,800 and reported profit of $22.4 million on sales of $178.2 million for its third quarter, which ended Oct. 2. articles - General Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:30:42 +0100 http://www.farmequipmentauctionus.com/general/biosurplus-selected-to-auction-10-million-in-lab-equipment.html BioSurplus today announced the start of a record setting laboratory auction. Thousands of instruments worth over $10 million will be auctioned via the BioSurplus online auction site at auctions.biosurplus.com. The first auction will have choice laboratory equipment including a Bruker 400 mHz UltraShield NMR, many Agilent HPLCs and Mass Specs, Molecular Devices Spectramax M5 plate reader, Biacore 3000, Thermo Deca XP Plus MS , Amersham Biosciences Bioprocess AKTAs, Sartorius 250 and 500 liter Bioreactors, Thermo 3120 hepa filtered CO2 incubators, and more. There will be a separate non-scientific item auction that will include display cases, furniture, motivational posters, large artificial plants, mailroom furniture, artwork and some rare oriental rugs that were showcased in the original facility. For updates on that online auction go to auctions.biosurplus.com. In addition to the current auction and the non-scientific auctions, there will be two more auctions with equally large numbers of very sought after laboratory instruments. Please call 858-550-0800 x222 for additional questions at 858.550.0800 x222, or by email at auctionsupport@biosurplus.com. About BioSurplus Since 2002, BioSurplus has assembled a team of scientific experts to pioneer leading edge solutions for every stage of the lab equipment lifecycle. From providing a website of dynamic inventory as well as live and online auctions, to developing software solutions that allows clients to manage their own equipment, to offering turnkey solutions for selling surplus assets, BioSurplus is dedicated to maximizing the value and use of laboratory equipment for its customers. To this end, it has become a leading supplier of pre-owned laboratory instruments and equipment management services. BioSurplus is headquartered in San Diego and has large showrooms in San Diego and the San Francisco Bay Area. Showrooms are open to the public between the hours of 9 and 5 Monday thru Friday. BioSurplus offers services nationally and sells equipment worldwide. For more information, please visit the corporate... articles - General Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:30:42 +0100 http://www.farmequipmentauctionus.com/general/cat-auctions-to-hold-huge-mining-equipment-auction-in-norton.html Cat Auction Services recently announced it will hold an unreserved public auction featuring a large quantity of open pit mining equipment in Norton, Va., on Tuesday, Dec. 20. The auction is highly anticipated by those in the mining industry as the quantity and type of equipment in the inventory is expected to attract large numbers of bidders from across the country and around the world. Signature pieces at Cat Auction Services' Dec. 20 auction include a Superior High Wall Miner and Hitachi EX 1900. (Photo: Cat Auction Services) More than 150 pieces of equipment are currently consigned to the auction, including a significant amount of Caterpillar mining equipment. The inventory boasts over 40 Cat mining trucks (789s, 785s and 777s), 20 Cat track-type tractors (D11s, D10s, D9s and D8s) and 21 Cat large wheel loaders (994s through 980s). Additionally, two industry-staple “showcase” pieces of equipment – a Hitachi EX 1900 and a Superior High Wall Miner – are included in the inventory. Planning for the auction has been in the works for some time as Cat Auction Services, Carter Cat and Southern Coal Corporation – led by President and CEO Jim Justice and the Justice family – worked out the details of the sale, the logistics and the equipment to be included. Cat Auction Services President Rick Albin said, “We’re thrilled to have been chosen to conduct this sale. It’s been tremendous to work with Southern Coal Corporation and the Justice family, and Carter Cat – one of our 22 Dealer Partners – will continue to provide fantastic support for the auction.” Albin continued, “We’re anticipating that this will be one of the largest auctions in recent memory, and that it will have a far-reaching and lasting impact on those in the open pit mining community.” As with other Cat... articles - General Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:30:42 +0100 http://www.farmequipmentauctionus.com/general/drivers-of-farm-equipment-do-not-need-commercial-drivers-licenses.html The U.S. Department of Transportation will not require commercial licenses for drivers of farm equipment. State Rep. Stephen Hartgen and other members of the Idaho Legislature who represent agricultural interests in Twin Falls and Owyhee counties had been monitoring the proposal to change the federal rules on licenses. Hartgen had opposed the change, calling it unwarranted, and had been concerned that any attempt to require a commercial license would prohibit younger farm employees and others not frequently needing such licenses from being able to drive the equipment. “It was pretty clear that if they were going to push that forward, they were going to get considerable pushback from all across the country. It was not something the feds really needed to get into,” he said Aug. 15. “It struck me as a big overreach. I’m glad they pulled it back. To me, this was not a good plan.” The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 established minimum national standards for commercial driver’s licenses, and allows states to waive commercial driver’s license requirements for agricultural producers who drive farm equipment on public roads for short distances. Anyone who operates a motor vehicle on the public roads in Idaho is required to have a driver’s license; the Idaho legislators were concerned about the potential requirement for the more restrictive commercial license. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was seeking to clarify whether a piece of farm equipment, when operated on public roads, should be considered a commercial motor vehicle. Clarification was needed, the administration contended, to make sure safety regulations are uniformly administered. Farm groups fought the action, saying they were concerned some states might not allow exemptions to the commercial license requirements for farm employees. In an Aug. 10 press release, the Department of Transportation said it does not intend to propose new regulations, and that states should... articles - General Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:30:42 +0100 http://www.farmequipmentauctionus.com/general/equipment-auction-signals-end-of-era-at-tree-top-cashmere-juice-facility.html On January 19th, the remaining surplus equipment of the former Tree Top processing facility will be sold to the highest bidder at public auction. Tree Top purchased the Cashmere plant in 1965. The facility was renovated and expanded in 1980 and was considered the world's premiere juice concentrate facility using state-of-the-art equipment. Tree Top had been one of Cashmere's top employers from the time it opened in the early 1960s until it was closed in January 2008. At that time, it had about 70 employees. Unfortunately, as the Chinese entered the market, the apple juice concentrate market became saturated and not profitable enough to warrant an entire plant dedicated to its production. After years of consideration, Tree Top transferred the remainder of its juice concentrate production to its other facilities in Washington and the plant was closed in 2008. A handful of employees are still located in the facility which remains home to Tree Top's Northern Field Office, responsible for its northern grower relations. A few other employees remain on site to maintain tank equipment and the facility. The auction sale is open to the public, featuring all the juice processing equipment stainless tanks, as well as plant refrigeration electrical, boilers and spare parts. There will be a preview at the facility on Tuesday, January 18th. Those interested in learning more about the auction can visit www.rabin.com or contact Rabin Worldwide for additional information at 1.800.421.2144. articles - General Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:30:42 +0100 http://www.farmequipmentauctionus.com/general/hand-weeders.html The old adage "A weed is a plant in the wrong place" is quite true, and the bigger they get, the harder they are to eradicate. The safest way to banish pernicious weeds is to dig them out, and if it's done early in the season, this will help to keep flowerbeds and lawns healthy. These sturdy hand weeders--some classic, some unconventional--will rout the tough taproots and dense mats of even the most vigorous invaders. 1. The Circlehoe Mini Hoe, 10 inches, and Hand Hoe, 15 inches These hoes have a circular carbon steel blade to make short work of young weeds in the vegetable bed, but their shape and balance give you great control, so your vegetable seedlings stay unharmed. The Mini Circlehoe is also useful for containers and for gutting squash and pumpkins. $12 and $17, circlehoe.com 2. Radius Weeder Lightweight, with a colored cushioned grip that's easy to spot if left in the garden. The aluminum blade's serrated edges cut through soil and roots. $10, radiusgarden.com 3. MintCraft Weeder This tool's forked teeth efficiently pop tap rooted weeds out of the ground, while the fortified steel fulcrum provides the leverage so your hand and arm don't have to. Total length is 13 1/4 inches. And the price can't be beat. $4, hardwareandtools.com 4. Hori-Hori Knife In Japanese, hori means "to dig," and this knife can cultivate, cut, and dig circles around most other weeders. Sporting a 7-inch stainless-steel blade and a hardwood handle, it's weighty but efficient. $30, gardentoolcompany.com 5. Sneeboer Exaggerated Hand Weeder, Two Pronged Weeder, and Dandelion Trowel Hand-forged in the Netherlands, these three stainless-steel tools are pricey but will last a lifetime. Handles are strong, split-resistant ash or cherry. $46 to $54, sneeboerusa.com articles - General Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:30:42 +0100 http://www.farmequipmentauctionus.com/general/idaho-lawmakers-eye-federal-rules-on-farm-equipment-drivers.html Members of the Idaho Legislature who represent agricultural interests in Twin Falls and Owyhee counties are keeping an eye on a federal rule clarification that could ultimately change how the drivers of farm equipment would be licensed. The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 established minimum national standards for commercial driver’s licenses, and allows states to waive Commercial Driver’s License requirements for agricultural producers who operate farm equipment on public roads for short distances. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration now is seeking to clarify whether a piece of farm equipment, when operated on public roads, should be considered a commercial motor vehicle. The clarification is needed, the administration contends, to make sure safety regulations are uniformly administered. John Thompson, director of public relations for the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation in Pocatello, said the federation has not been tracking the issue and has not taken a formal position, but that any additional regulation did not sound necessary. “We would certainly oppose it,” Thompson said. Rep. Stephen Hartgen represents District 23 and its agriculture interests in southern Idaho. The federal activity is unwarranted, he said, adding that he is concerned that any attempt to require a commercial license of farm equipment drivers would prohibit younger farm employees and others not frequently needing such licenses from the occasional need to transfer a farm vehicle or to drive a piece of equipment elsewhere for repairs. “It’s yet another example of the federal government reaching down into our lives and imposing restrictions that really don’t have any use,” said Hartgen, R-Twin Falls. “The whole Magic Valley is an agricultural area, and it’s very common for farmers to move equipment from field to field using public roads. It’s something that would affect many of our farmers and our drivers.” From a safety standpoint, Idaho drivers are comfortable around farm traffic,... articles - General Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:30:42 +0100 http://www.farmequipmentauctionus.com/general/online-auction-of-government-assets-including-it-and-networking-equipment.html Penny Worley Auctioneers (www.worleyauctioneers.com) announces the online auction of government assets from Fort Pierce, Fla., according to Jerry Jenkins. "All these government assets will sell to the highest bidders during an online auction," Jenkins said. "We have a huge inventory of networking equipment, including Cisco systems, IBM servers, routers, 3COM switches, copiers, printers and ATM's. We have over 100 laptops and over 200 tower computers." Highlights include: Compaq, IBM and Dell networking equipment, APC battery backups, docking stations, leather laptop bags, bank equipment, Generac generator, Kohler transfer switches, monitors, security cameras, keyboards, paper shredders, phone systems, NEC internet protocol exchange, office equipment and more. The online auctions are open to the public. Bidders must register prior to bidding. Bidding ends March 18. Items are located in Fort Pierce, Fla. For more information, visit www.WorleyAuctioneers.com, or call Jerry Jenkins at (513) 313-9178. Penny Worley Auctioneers conducts auctions throughout the United States. The company is a member of the National Auctioneers Association, the Ohio Auctioneers Association and the Certified Appraisers Guild of America, National Association of Realtors Ohio Association of Realtors and Members of the Cincinnati and Dayton Home Builders Association. articles - General Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:30:42 +0100 http://www.farmequipmentauctionus.com/general/phoenix-police-auction-auction-systems-auctioneers-appraisers.html A Phoenix police auction, Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc., will host a police marathon auction featuring electronics, jewelry, tools, school district equipment and supplies, city surplus, appliances, computers, sporting goods, household items, furniture, commercial restaurant equipment and much more on Saturday, August 20, 2011. Items of interest for this Phoenix police auction include: Beatles memorabilia, Cambridge gold tone stainless flatware, Stetson Company beaver hat size 57 7-1/8, XBOX 360 S game console, Sunglasses marked Ray-Ban Wayfarer, Tan and brown handbag marked Gucci, Reebok Official NFL Onfield "Fitzgerald" #11 Arizona Cardinals jersey, Signed Yoko Ono framed John Lennon limited edition 47/300 lithograph, Sony PSP handheld game console, Better Built diamond plate truck bed tool box, Vizio VX32L HDTV 10A 32" flat screen TV, Swing arm hand crank canopy umbrella, Midway Nintendo Cruis'n Exotica arcade game, Group of Hampton Bay outdoor furniture, Vintage United’s 5 player Shuffle Alley arcade game, Wood dining room set, Rampage motorcycle power lift, Crystal Cooler round refrigerator, Vulcan 10360 commercial oven, Custom Choppers from Sucker Punch Sally’s and Sucker Punch Sally’s Caf? restaurant equipment. “Although auctions are well known for offering great deals on high-quality items, police auctions in particular provide a host of benefits,” said Deb Weidenhamer, CEO of Auction Systems’ Phoenix police auction. “Millions of dollars in unique merchandise are auctioned off each year both through live and online auctions.” This police auction will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at Auction Systems located at 951 W. Watkins in Phoenix, AZ. All of the items listed in the auction may be previewed and inspected by interested bidders on Thursday, August 18, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Saturday, August 20, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. one... articles - General Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:30:42 +0100 http://www.farmequipmentauctionus.com/general/proxibid-prepares-for-equipment-auction-frenzy-in-september.html Proxibid (www.proxibid.com), the world’s largest real auction marketplace, is heading into one of its busiest months of the year. This September marks the strongest September in Company history, with a total of 845 auctions on the calendar, of which 120 are Heavy Equipment and Farm Machinery auctions. Proxibid auction agents will provide on-site assistance at 53 events, which translates into 102 agent days or more than 1,000 man-hours and 100,000 miles traveled to manage events across North America and the Middle East throughout the month. September is typically a busy month for heavy equipment auctions as contractors sell equipment from completed jobs and others purchase equipment needed to finish end-of-year projects. Additionally, farm machinery auctions are popular in September as farmers preparing for the fall harvest are searching for the best equipment at the best prices. Equipment purchasers look to auction marketplaces like Proxibid to purchase their equipment because they have access to a large amount of inventory in one place, and can bid online from their home or office. Auction companies leverage Proxibid’s marketplace to expand their global reach and to increase total sales in their auctions. “Since 2003, we have relied on Proxibid to bring our auctions to a global, online audience,” said Dayton Roller, auctioneer with Denver-based Roller & Associates. “Adding online bidding to our auctions has dramatically impacted our business and the success of our auctions by helping to attract quality buyers with every auction. We have worked with other providers, but no one else in the industry is as dedicated to providing leading-edge products and services as Proxibid.” Why Proxibid? Proxibid’s marketplace continues to grow at a rapid pace, with new inventory being added every day. Hundreds of thousands of bidders will participate in nearly 10,000 auctions on Proxibid this year, placing more than five... articles - General Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:30:42 +0100