Omaha, NE—October 17, 2016—Proxibid, the world’s most trusted online Marketplace for connecting buyers and sellers of highly valued items, has been selected by Clear Asset, a South Africa-based independent online auction platform for the disposal of moveable assets, to provide online selling solutions for mining, construction, agriculture and maritime equipment. Clear Asset will sell equipment in the Proxibid Marketplace using its timed auction solution as well as its new Buy Now and Make Offer capabilities, which enable buyers to purchase instantly or to negotiate the price of an item. More than 200 pieces of equipment from Clear Asset are currently available for purchase via Proxibid.
Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, with a regional office in Johannesburg and satellite offices across Africa, Clear Asset is the leading choice for the disposal of heavy construction equipment and industrial machinery across the continent. The company sells an average of 50 percent of plant equipment internationally, having shipped more than $50 million of assets to global buyers in the last year alone. Clear Asset works with leading transport and shipping companies in the region and provides expert buyer assistance when purchasing equipment from Africa.
“Clear Asset is a trusted marketplace providing a complete managed solution for buyers and sellers in Sub-Saharan Africa. We have partnered with Proxibid because we believe our sellers demand a world-class platform to reach North American buyers,” said Warren Schewitz CEO of Clear Asset. “Proxibid’s trusted Marketplace and robust technology solution offer the highest level of security and support, meaning buyers will have a Clear Asset experience whether purchasing direct through us or via Proxibid.com.”
In addition to the more than 200 pieces of equipment available using Proxibid’s Buy Now and Make Offer tools, Clear Asset will also host an upcoming clearance sale for leading South African mining contractor Hetricon. The sale features a wide arrange of quality equipment including Caterpillar Front End Loaders, Hitachi and Liebherr Rock Trucks and Shovels and Komatsu Graders and Dozers. Unsold inventory from this sale will be available for purchase in the Proxibid Marketplace.
Proxibid works with more than 3,300 sellers and buyers from more than 190 countries to connect buyers and sellers of highly valued items across 15 categories including heavy construction equipment, industrial machinery, vehicles and more. The company offers the most sophisticated risk management system in the industry with a 0.15 percent non-pay rate no other provider can match. That, combined with Proxibid’s robust online platform, which ensures 99.9+ percent uptime, is why it is the most trusted way to transact online.
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About Proxibid
Proxibid provides auction companies and asset owners with access to the most trusted way to buy and sell highly valued items online. More than $4 billion in inventory passes through Proxibid’s Marketplace annually via live and timed auctions, and Buy Now and Make Offer capabilities, across 15 categories that include heavy equipment; industrial machinery; real estate; fine art; antiques and collectibles, and more.
Founded in 2001, Proxibid is headquartered in Omaha, NE with offices in South Sioux City, NE and London. For more information about Proxibid, please visit www.proxibid.com.
About Clear Asset
Founded in 2012, Clear Asset provides a trusted, impartial marketplace for buyers and sellers of used plant and equipment. The company works with most major mining houses and leading financial institutions in Africa in disposing of their assets. Clear Asset offers a fully managed, turnkey solution including inspection, cataloguing, online auction, settlement, collection and post-sale logistics.
Visit us online at www.clearasset.co.za.