Pickles’ Industrial division reflects on a period of stellar achievements.
The used asset market has experienced a rollercoaster 12 months this past financial year, and Pickles Industrial has had a front row seat to the action.
Following a successful 2024, the 2025 financial period revealed the industry’s continued reliance on the used market for quality assets, and represented a landmark year for Pickles’ industrial division.
As we reach the mid-2020s, there is still an ongoing shortage of new machinery, with many Australian businesses depending on pre-owned equipment to meet their needs.
Consistency has been key in recent years, and Pickles Industrial has successfully maintained a first-class standard throughout 2025.
This last financial year produced a strong performance from the division, characterised by a high volume of assets sold and a solid clearance rate.
By remaining committed to meeting customer demands, Pickles has helped vendors and buyers alike to benefit from the circulating of quality used assets.
2025 sales highlights
Pickles is renowned for its ability to deliver valuable services and innovative solutions to customers, and 2025 showed that Australian businesses are increasingly understanding the appeal of acquiring used assets.
Having hosted several successful auctions over the last year, Pickles’ track record for ensuring optimal outcomes for all stakeholders is clear.
- Redbar Group retirement sale
Held earlier this year, the Redbar Group retirement sale consisted of four exciting online auctions.
Having provided quality excavation and demolition service throughout Melbourne and interstate for over 40 years, Redbar Group is a reputable name in the industry and Pickles was proud to have guided this process for them.
The March sale featured a range of heavy equipment, including excavators, trucks, utilities, trailers and a variety of ancillary items, and attracted an eager group of buyers to bid on the assets available.
A total of 442 assets were sold, ensuring a fantastic result for Industrial with more than $2.5 million accrued in total sales.
- High Voltage contractor dispersal
The High Voltage contractor dispersal secured a terrific result for Pickles across two sales in December last year.
This sale was managed on behalf of a high voltage electrical contractor who sought to offload equipment and vehicles.
Pickles’ online superior bidding platform enticed a host of buyers to a variety of well-maintained assets, including crane borers, EWPs (Elevated Work Platforms), vacuum trucks, and trailers amongst other heavy-duty machinery.
Providing vendor satisfaction is a priority for Pickles, and the High Voltage contractor dispersal certainly achieved it, with all stock sold at both sales resulting in a 100 per cent clearance rate.
- Daracon Group Civil Construction auction
A successful sale is as much about the quality of the asset as it is the ability of the team overseeing it.
The Daracon Group Civil Construction auction brought together an array of well-maintained assets from top brands like Caterpillar, Kubota, Volvo and more.
Pickles’ dedicated marketing team of specialists were then able to utilise search, social and display ad marketing services to help elevate the Daracon Group campaign to soaring heights, achieving more than one million impressions as a result of their strategic approach.
This led to a 100 per cent clearance rate and over $1.5m in total sales, demonstrating the impact of Pickles’ marketing team – in support of Pickles Industrial’s experienced hand – in achieving the best possible outcome.
- Beston Global Foods Dairy Processing equipment auctions
Following the voluntary administration of Beston Global Food Company, Pickles partnered with KPMG Australia to manage the sale of the company’s key dairy processing assets from its Jervois and Murray Bridge operations in South Australia.
The priority in this partnership was clear: manage an orderly wind-down and maximise the realisation of the assets, which is something Pickles specialises in through their insolvency and remarketing expertise.
This led to three auctions across the month of May, with assets ranging from tractors and irrigators to conveyors and stainless steel storage tanks.
The result was a successful outcome for all involved, with plenty of eager buyers acquiring an exciting selection of assets.
Leading the way with event auctions
As major sponsors of Australia’s largest construction event, The National Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo 2025 (DDT), Pickles witnesses first-hand the energy and passion attendees have for the industry.
This year’s edition was no different, with DDT celebrating a packed weekend and bringing the industry together to connect, share knowledge, drive business and support one another.
From a Pickles perspective, the highlight of every DDT is undoubtedly the Pickles Live Auction. Conducting a live auction of this size is a source of pride company-wide, as it not only displays the extensive range of great equipment available to enthusiastic buyers, but it guarantees thousands of dollars to charity due to the high level of interested bidders.
The atmosphere at the live auction was electric this year, drawing an outstanding level of attention from attendees and leading to excellent sales.
With an 80 per cent clearance rate of assets available on the day, the auction showcased the prevalent demand for used industrial equipment across the board.
What does 2026 hold?
Australia’s construction industry is set to navigate a dynamic landscape throughout the next year, with several major works planned for the future.
News that the Australian Government is investing a record $110 billion over the next 10 years through its rolling infrastructure plan bodes well for the civil construction industry.
Moreover, electricity, water and sewerage works are forecasted to grow rapidly in the near term, while regional NSW is now set to attract over half of the state’s civil spend.
Shortages of new machinery are likely to increase with Australia implementing Euro 6 emission protocols for new vehicles in the coming years, aligning with European standards to reduce harmful emissions.
Beginning December 2025, with an end date of 2028, this initiative aims to ensure that all heavy vehicles are equipped to meet this new standard going forward.
This will invariably lead to a growing demand for used industrial equipment, with businesses looking toward the more affordable secondhand market for quality assets.
Plus, with cost saving, supply chain disruptions, and the rise of e-commerce front of mind in Australia, savvy businesses will be turning to used industrial assets as an accessible entry point into the market.
Flexibility to acquire needed space or equipment in response to changing business needs will be required over the next few years, and this is where Pickles becomes an assured choice.
Following on from a strong 2024 performance, the 2025 financial year has reaffirmed Pickles’ position as a leading name in the used industrial asset remarketing space.
Dedication and innovation has sustained Pickles in the Australian industry, and with 2026 on the horizon, the industrial team remains committed to guiding the next round of businesses and buyers seeking strong results.