Euro Auctions Acquires Associated Auto Auction

Oct 16, 2025 - 8 months ago

Associated Auto Auction and its specialist collector car auction brand, Coast2coast, have become the latest auction house to join the Euro Auctions Group.

Euro Auctions Acquires Associated Auto Auction — *L-R: Sara Kowal & Ian Michener of Michener Allen, Derek Bleakley – Euro Auctions, Craig Collingridge, Janelle Collingridge and Brooke Collingridge of Associated Auto Auction.*

Effective immediately, AAA becomes the fourth Canadian auction house in the Euro Auctions network, alongside Michener Allen Auctioneering, Jardine Auctions Inc and the recently acquired North Toronto Auction.

All AAA employees will be retained, the company will transition to operate under the Michener Allen brand from its facility in Headingley Manitoba, on the periphery of Winnipeg. Craig and Janelle Collingridge will remain in leadership positions within the business.

The acquisition further enhances Euro Auctions’ ability to serve customers across Canada, as it will enrich the customer offering in Winnipeg. Michener Allen will now relocate its operations to the Headingley site. The specialist collector cars auctions held in Winnipeg will complement the collector car auction held by Michener Allen making this one of the biggest auction houses for collector and cherished cars in Canada.

Leadership Commentary
“Becoming the latest Canadian auction house to join Euro Auctions Group marks exciting times for Associated Auto Auction," said Craig Collingridge, of Associated Auto Auction. "Partnering with a global leader will only enhance what we deliver to our customers and I’m very much looking forward to working alongside the Michener Allen Team. The acquisition not only enhances the auction offering here in Manitoba with increased focus on industrial assets but also provides a national platform for Collector car auctions across Canada.”

“We’re excited to welcome Craig, Janelle and his team into the Euro Auctions family and incorporate them into our strong Canadian group," stated Derek Keys, Founder and Managing Director of Euro Auctions Group. "The addition of Associated Auto Auction enhances our customer offering and provides the required footprint we need to provide a service to our customers in Manitoba and on a national level across Canada.”

"We’re delighted to welcome another respected Canadian auction into the wider Euro Auctions group, and to integrate their operations with Michener Allen as we continue to strengthen our presence in Manitoba," added Ian Michener, CEO Michener Allen.

Source: Euro Auctions Group