DES MOINES, IA (March 9, 2015) – Capitalizing on its full-service capability as a leading 21st century asset retirement company, Housby Auctions of Des Moines announced today that it has changed its name from VOCON Auctions to Housby Auctions, according to co-founders Kevin and Kelly Housby.
“We are more than an auction company. Our customers want to trust one company to move their equipment quickly and seamlessly and at the same time, realize payment within 10 business days after a sale,” explained the two brothers who started the auction division in 2003 and maintain it as an alternative distribution channel for idled assets. The Housby Auctions group is part of the 46-year-old, Des Moines-based multi-faceted organization that also operates a complete truck dealership, a mixer systems group, and a national second-generation truck refurbishment unit.
“The name change to Housby Auctions reflects our goal of showing how our complete company can be an integral part of our customer’s business whether they are looking to maintain, increase or decrease their fleet,” the brothers continued.
For auction buyers and sellers, Housby offers transport, body removal for market share protection, site cleanup, title services, de-identification services, appraisals, global marketing, and virtual selling. Through two auctions a month, consignors realize cash on idle assets faster than other auction models. The online format provides a reduction in pre-sale expense by inspecting and preparing equipment at its current location, thus increasing ‘net residual dollars’ for the consignor. Additionally, Housby Auctions has the capacity to host mobile live auction sales nationwide. With the name change today came the launch of a new website and a new mobile buyer application.
Through hard work, Housby has earned the trust of numerous worldwide, industry leading companies including CEMEX, Republic Services, Darling International, Oldcastle, U.S. Concrete and Asplundh.
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