Wardlaw Joinery, a respected specialist known for its purpose-made joinery and timely delivery, appointed BPI to manage the sale of its entire workshop contents due to illness. With a reputation for craftsmanship including notable commissions such as transom fanlight windows for No.10 Downing Street and doors for previous prime ministers — two of which were included in the auction — the vendor sought a trusted partner to oversee the disposal of machinery, timber, tools, and power tools.
The auction catalogue featured 103 items, comprising a blend of modern and traditional woodworking machinery. Key equipment included the SCM Sintex NT 4 Head Planer Moulder, Sedgwick CP 2022 Year Planer Thicknesser, Wadkin EQ Spindle Moulder, Sedgwick TESH 3 Head Tenoning Machine, Wadkin Bursgreen DM Chisel Morticer, and substantial cantilever racking.
Over 100 bidders registered for the sale, and the hammer price exceeded expectations. The diverse asset mix appealed to a broad spectrum of buyers from across the UK, reflecting strong demand for well-maintained, reliable joinery machinery.
BPI handled the entire process with care and professionalism, ensuring smooth cataloguing, marketing, and collections aligned with the vendor’s requirements.
Richard Travis, Industrial Specialist at BPI, commented:
“The quality and condition of Wardlaw Joinery’s machinery clearly reflected their commitment to precision and craftsmanship. It was a pleasure to manage the sale, and strong bidder engagement demonstrated the market’s recognition of the value presented. The final result is a credit to both the vendor’s careful maintenance and our thorough preparation.”
Whether you’re starting up or retiring; relocating or restructuring; scaling or closing or simply require a quick sale of surplus business assets we have a tailored disposal solution for you. For more information, visit www.bpiauctions.com
