Established in 1983, Sussex Grange Furniture is a family-run business renowned for crafting bespoke English furniture. Based in Sussex, their team of skilled craftsmen has spent over four decades producing pieces for both the home and garden.
Following the sale of the land, where the company’s workshop had been based for over twenty years, the founders were forced to bring operations to a close, marking the end of an era for this long-standing local manufacturer.
BPI was appointed to manage the sale of the company’s remaining assets as part of the closure. With a strong track record in handling retirement-related disposals and a reputation for delivering hassle-free, end-to-end solutions, BPI was the natural choice to oversee the process.
“I had known of BPI for years and had used them to purchase various items,” said Peter Reed, Director of Sussex Grange Furniture. “When the time came to vacate our workshop, it seemed only natural to come to BPI to arrange the sale of our own machinery.”
The auction included the entire contents of the company’s joinery workshop, offered with no reserve prices. Over 80 lots were listed, ranging from woodworking machinery to workshop fixtures, including a Caterpillar GP15 Gas Forklift Truck, Wadkin SP12 Sliding Panel Saw, SCM Sandra Wide Belt Sander, and Intorex Hydraulic Copy Lathe. Standout items that attracted the most attention included the Metal Spray Booth with lighting, ducting and fan, the SCM T110i Tilting Spindle Moulder, and the Masterwood Power Feed.
The sale drew over 100 registered bidders through a targeted marketing campaign. BPI’s involvement ensured the workshop was cleared efficiently and marketed to the right audience—maximising returns while allowing the owners to step away from the business with confidence.
From the initial enquiry, the BPI team visited the site, catalogued the items and listed the auction within three weeks. Following the sale, collections were managed smoothly, with buyers supported through the process and the site cleared in line with the client’s deadline.
“I’m pleased with the results that BPI managed to achieve for us,” said Peter. “Once the items were catalogued and listed, the process of collection and payment was very straightforward. Because of the wide-spread reach of BPI, we were able to sell our machinery much quicker than selling by other means. This meant we were able to keep to our deadline to clear our workshop — and it was nice to know that our machines wouldn’t be going to waste and were being used to help keep other companies in business for longer.”
Nathan Burnham, Associate Director at BPI, said: “It was a pleasure to support the client as they prepared for retirement after so many years in the trade. We were proud to oversee the full contents of the workshop and deliver a smooth, successful sale that reflected the quality of the assets.”
With direct industry experience and access to a wide buyer network through its in-house marketing and auction platform, BPI continues to provide trusted support to business owners as they prepare for retirement, restructure or scale back operations.
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