Jardine Auctioneers Becomes Part Of Euro Auctions Group, Joins Forces With Michener Allen Auctioneering

May 2, 2025 - one year ago

Euro Auctions are delighted to announce Jardine Auctioneers Inc are joining forces with Michener Allen Auctioneers as part of the Euro Auctions Group of global auctioneers as of March 26, 2025.

Jardine Auctioneers Joins Forces With Michener Allen

Jardine Auctioneers Inc, the family run auction business, that operates out of their 10-acre yard situated on their 139-acre site in Fredericton, New Brunswick, currently offers over 100 auctions per year, primarily hosting auto, commercial vehicle and industrial construction equipment sales.

Now, the Euro Auctions Group, a world leading auction house specializing in heavy machinery sales, welcomes Jardine Auctioneers to the group, joining Canadian Michener Allen Auctioneers who joined the group in Oct 2023.

Michener Allen conducts 80 auctions per year across their three permanent sites in Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg, catering for a wide variety of both buyers and sellers across multiple sectors. Michener Allen and the Jardine Auctioneers management teams already have a strong relationship, with over 20 years’ experience working on joint ventures.

The addition of Jardine Auctioneers to Michener Allen and the Euro Auctions Group extends the national reach in Canada to the East Coast, expanding the groups global footprint to 14 auction sites across four continents. The group now boasts four locations across Canada further streamlining and enhancing the services it provides to its Canadian customers.

Jardine Auctioneers has been a trusted name in vehicle and industrial equipment auctions for over 25 years. The business has demonstrated steady growth and exceptional customer loyalty from private and public sector companies, maintaining many long terms relationships. Coupling a loyal seller base with its strong buyer base throughout Atlantic Canada has been a winning formula. In addition to auction services, Jardine Auctioneers operates a transportation division to service customer needs in New Brunswick.

The company benefits from a skilled management team, led by Blair Sissons and long-standing employees, that have made the business what it is today. Jardine Auctioneers dedicated auction site, complete with auction rooms, workshops, and extensive space for vehicle and equipment storage, has allowed the company to facilitate the demand for live auction events making it a hub for the industry it serves.

Jardine Auctioneers was founded in 1982 by father and son auctioneers Frank and John Jardine. Today the business is managed by John Jardine and Blair Sissons, who joined the company in 2012. John and Blair will remain and will be a key part of the national management team in Canada.

“We are a family-run business, and the ethos and values of Jardine Auctioneers resonates strongly with our own,” commented Derek Keys, Founder and Managing Director of Euro Auctions Group. “We see great similarities in our company culture, vision, and future trajectory. As we expand our presence in Canada, we have remained focused on treating buyers and sellers equally. We provide the highest level of service, achieving true market value in our auctions, while maintaining fair commission rates for all. This basic principle has been a cornerstone of the groups success. We are delighted to welcome the Jardine team into our auction community that share the same ethos.”

“This merger with Euro Auctions and joining forces with our close Canadian ally Michener Allen is the perfect fit for us all,” added John Jardine, CEO of Jardine Auctioneers. “Both Euro auctions and Michener Allen are family businesses that share our same values and commitment to excellence and I couldn’t be more excited to expanding our global customer base, attracting both buyers and sellers from around the world and introducing them to our maritime hospitality.”

Source: Jardine Auctioneers