BORDEAUX, FRANCE – BCAuctions in France has opened a third auction facility, based in Bordeaux, which joins existing operations in Paris and Lyon, according to the Web site www.easier.com. The official opening, held late last month, was presided over by the Mayor of Bassens, with attendees including representatives from the manufacturers, major rental and leasing companies, and the press.

More than 350 buyers attended the opening sale, which featured an entry of 210 vehicles. A total of 150 vehicles were sold for a 71 percent conversion and a turnover exceeding 1 million euros — a record sum for a physical auction staged by BCA France.

BCA has invested more than 500,000 euros in developing the specialist remarketing center at Bassens, which is based on the 20-hectare logistic facility owned by STVA Group. The partnership between the two companies allows BCA to benefit from flexible and substantial storage and marshalling for up to 8,500 vehicles. BCA will initially stage two sales a month in Bordeaux.