Communisis Group’s Printing And Mailing Factory Contents To Be Auctioned In UK

In a significant development within the UK's printing and marketing services sector, NCM Auctions has announced the sale of assets from Communisis Group's production facilities in Leeds and Liverpool. This move comes after the Leeds-based integrated marketing services company, known for its extensive work with major financial and public organizations, entered administration last year. The auction marks a pivotal moment for the industry, offering a wide array of specialist equipment to potential buyers.

The upcoming sales are set to feature an exclusive live auction on April 25th, showcasing main production lines, printing presses, and finishing equipment. These items were integral in producing a variety of specialized products such as financial documents, marketing materials, cheque books, and polling cards. Highlighted among the equipment are a Hewlett-Packard T300 colour inkjet web press, a high-capacity Rotoman EDE 6-station web press with dryer, Drent and Goebel presses for cheque book printing, a Roland R700 6-colour press, Heidelberg printing presses, and a Scitex personalisation line capable of high-speed variable data overprinting.

Additionally, the auction will include items from the pre-press and plate making room, large format proofing printers, Polar guillotines, Hohner and MBO finishing machines among others. This comprehensive sale provides a unique opportunity for businesses within the printing industry to acquire specialist machinery that is seldom available on the market.

Emma Humble, Head of Partnerships at NCM Auctions, emphasized the significance of this sale not only as a means to liquidate assets but as an opportunity to extend the lifecycle of specialized machinery. "Our circular approach helps ensure that these hundreds of pieces of machinery find new homes where they will continue to be utilized," Humble stated. She highlighted the diversity of businesses that stand to benefit from the auction, from start-ups to established entities within the print industry seeking to enhance their production capabilities.

The announcement has already attracted attention from potential buyers both within the UK and internationally. Humble advises interested parties to book appointments for viewing before participating in the auction to fully appreciate the quality and potential of the available equipment.

Details on Viewing and Bidding

The live auction for equipment from the Leeds site is scheduled to begin at 11am on April 25th. Subsequent timed auctions will cover remaining factory fixtures and fittings, workshop tools, lifting and handling equipment, office contents, and smaller machinery. These auctions will run from April 24th through May 3rd.

Potential bidders are encouraged to view the catalogue, register for the auction, and place pre-auction bids as soon as possible. Viewings are available by appointment only. Interested parties can contact NCM Auctions directly at 01302 898260 or via email at [email protected] for more information or to schedule a viewing.

This sale represents not only an end for Communisis but also a beginning for numerous businesses that will benefit from the advanced printing and finishing capabilities these assets provide. It's an event that underscores the dynamic nature of asset management within industries undergoing transition.