Powers Auction Service

Powers has roots in Illinois dating back to 1948 when Dan Powers Sr. began his business. Today, Powers Auction and Equipment Sales LLC is owned by auctioneer, Mike Powers, a veteran of the business for more than 42 years. Powers Auction and Equipment Sales LLC (Powers) has evolved in the time since 1972 when Mike Powers began as an auctioneer. Currently, the business conducts auctions locally as well as works contractually for national auction companies throughout the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. In its history, auction attendance has grown from just more than 100 attendees to more than 1,000 for each of its auctions. Powers is a family-owned operation, located in Woodstock, Ill., and currently conducts annual equipment auctions with customers from throughout the United States. Powers is a licensed dealer in the State of Illinois and handles all types of construction and landscape equipment, as well as trucks, trailers, and related equipment.

Mon January 11, 2016

A Guide to 2016 Industry Auction Companies

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