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The History of Euro Auctions

Founded in Dromore, Northern Ireland, by Derek Keys and his brothers, Euro Auctions has been built through hard work and remains a family run business with real family values with all the brothers continuing to know all their customers by name.

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2019

Euro Auctions Builds Europe’s Largest Auction Site

The new facilities at the UK site will sell more construction and agricultural machinery and equipment than any other auction site in Europe.

2017

New Hong Kong Site

Creating a gateway to the Far East

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2017

First Dubai Auction in New Site

A total of 448 lots went under the hammer at this inaugural sale from an initial 50+ consignors.

2017

Merger with Yoder & Frey

Combining with Yoder & Frey enhances our local and global reach in the USA.

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2013

New USA Site

New site - Atlanta, USA, first auction generates $4.3m with bidders from 20 countries.

2012

New Brisbane Site

New Australia auction house established, hosting four auctions per year.

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2010

New Spanish Site

New auction site goes live in Valencia, Spain.

2009

New HQ Built

New HQ auction house built in Dromore, Northern Ireland, incorporating covered and seated auditorium.

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2006

First Outside UK

First auction outside the UK in Dormagen, Germany, with a €7m hammer total.

2002

New UK Site

New site at Leeds, UK, with 516 buyers, 83 sellers, 1,139 lots and £7m hammer total.

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2000

First English Sale

First English sale featuring Volvo dump trucks from the Far East.

1998

First One Day Auction

First one day auction held in Dromore. 371 lots were sold with an approximate hammer price approaching £1 million.

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