Auction News Magazine – 16 October 2026

The 16 October 2026 issue of Auction News brings together the latest machinery, manufacturing, industrial and specialist auctions from across the UK. This week’s edition features woodworking machinery and timber stock, glass processing and IGU manufacturing equipment, audio-visual and staging assets, alongside a wide range of plant, commercial vehicles and specialist equipment.

With more than 65 years in the auction industry, Auction News continues to connect buyers with trusted auctioneers and service providers across the UK and beyond.

Auction Highlights from This Week’s Issue

Woodworking Machinery, Timber Stock, Commercial Vehicles & Factory Equipment – Sanderson Weatherall

A substantial online auction following the administration of A & J Sectional Buildings Limited, featuring woodworking machinery from Wadkin Bursgreen, Sedgwick, SCM and Houfek, alongside timber stock, waste wood processing equipment, compressors, power tools and late-model Iveco commercial vehicles.

Glass Processing & IGU Manufacturing Equipment – Hilco Global

Three major online auctions across Blackburn, Durham and Glasgow featuring IGU production lines, tempering furnaces, CNC glass cutting tables, washing lines, butyl applicators, compressors and associated glass handling equipment from manufacturers including Bystronic, Hegla, Lisec, Bottero and Cooltemper.

Audio-Visual Equipment, Staging & LED Screens – Landwood Group

An online auction of 275 lots including staging, cases, mixers, LED screens, sound and audio equipment, projectors, lighting, chain blocks, haze machines and associated event production equipment.

Auctioneer & Industry Features

This week’s Azca Auctions feature highlights a rare Iraqi nielloed silver architectural model, estimated at £20,000–£30,000, alongside Islamic and Indian works of art including Ottoman tiles, historic ceramics and calligraphic textiles.

Hickman Shearer looks at its work supporting DWS during its investment in Flannery Plant Hire, providing technical due diligence across a major nationwide construction plant fleet, including asset condition, maintenance, utilisation and replacement planning.

BPI also features following its investment in McQueen Partnership, bringing together asset valuation and disposal services with specialist debt recovery and credit management support for insolvency practitioners, lenders and professional advisers.

The BidHarvest technology feature focuses on carrying one asset record through the entire auction process, from mobile lot capture and cataloguing through to live or timed bidding, invoicing, seller payments and post-sale administration.

Auction News editorial this week also looks at the environmental and financial benefits of reusing catering equipment, including how auctions can help commercial ovens, refrigeration, preparation equipment and other assets remain in use for longer while helping businesses recover value and reduce waste.

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