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.
Yoder & Frey Celebrate 50th Annual Florida Auction
Yoder & Frey celebrate 50 Years of the now world-famous Winter Florida Auction, which was masterminded by Yoder & Frey in 1974.
Acquisition of Michener Allen Auctioneering
Euro Auctions announces the acquisition of Michener Allen Auctioneering Limited, a leading Canadian Industrial Equipment and Automotive auction company.
New Abu Dhabi Office
Attracting vendors from across the Gulf, India, China and East Asia, the Abu Dhabi site attracts international sellers seeking a world audience.
Euro Auctions Celebrates 25 Years of Trading
On 14th March 1998, Euro Auctions held the first ever auction. We have come a long way since then—becoming the leading auctioneer of construction equipment in Europe!
New Site Acquired in Houston, Texas
This state-of-the-art facility will operate as the main auction site for Yoder & Frey in the south.
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.
New Hong Kong Site
Creating a gateway to the Far East
First Dubai Auction in New Site
A total of 448 lots went under the hammer at this inaugural sale from an initial 50+ consignors.
Merger with Yoder & Frey
Combining with Yoder & Frey enhances our local and global reach in the USA.
New USA Site
New site - Atlanta, USA, first auction generates $4.3m with bidders from 20 countries.
New Brisbane Site
New Australia auction house established, hosting four auctions per year.
New Spanish Site
New auction site goes live in Valencia, Spain.
New HQ Built
New HQ auction house built in Dromore, Northern Ireland, incorporating covered and seated auditorium.
First Outside UK
First auction outside the UK in Dormagen, Germany, with a €7m hammer total.
New UK Site
New site at Leeds, UK, with 516 buyers, 83 sellers, 1,139 lots and £7m hammer total.
First English Sale
First English sale featuring Volvo dump trucks from the Far East.
First One Day Auction
First one day auction held in Dromore. 371 lots were sold with an approximate hammer price approaching £1 million.