Pickles Auctions

Pickles Auctions, is an Australian company specialising in auctions. It is best known for being the largest auto and equipment auctioneer in the country.

History

Pickles Auctions Pty Limited was founded in 1964 as a STOCK and Station agent in Moree, NSW. With 22 branches nationally, including every State and Territory in the country The company's head office is now located in Sydney, Australia. In the 2013 - 2014 financial year, over 220,000 motor vehicles and trucks were sold with a gross group turnover in excess of 1.8 billion dollars. The company employs more than 700 people throughout Australia.

Its major clients include the Australian government, state governments, local councils, fleet and lease companies, insurance companies, financial institutions, banks, and not-for-profit organizations. Pickles is a member of the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia.

In 2014, Pickles bought a 10 per cent stake in Tiger Asset Group.

Innovation

Pickles Auctions have implemented various innovative technologies to reach wider Australia and provide flexibility for their customers. In 2004, the Pickles Live bidding system was introduced allowing buyers to participate in physical auctions in real-time online anywhere in Australia. In late August 2008, the company launched a new channel, Pickles Online, for auctions conducted completely online.

Milestones

1964 - Stock and Station Agent founded in Moree NSW by Peter Pickles
1973 - Relocated to Sydney to conduct antique, fine arts and damaged vehicle auctions
1988 - Belmore auction facility opened on current Head Office site
1996 - Pickles.com was launched
1999 - Tim Pickles appointed Managing Director
2000 - Pickles Advanced Information Reporting System (PAIRS) launched
2004 - Launch of Pickles Live bidding system (originally called "Live Online")
2009 - Toyota contract secured; 100,000 vehicles sold online with Pickles Live
2013 - Tim Pickles appointed Executive Chairman
2014 - Bruce Maclennan appointed CEO