Auction specialist Pickles will be supporting this year’s Heavy Equipment & Machinery Show, bringing the latest market knowledge to the Brisbane Showgrounds
This year’s Heavy Equipment & Machinery Show is just weeks away, with Queensland’s largest civil construction expo bringing the latest machinery and equipment to the Brisbane Showgrounds.
Pickles is returning again this year as the Naming Sponsor of the Heavy Equipment & Machinery Show, marking a long-running relationship between the auctioneer and the show’s organiser Civil Contractors Federation Queensland (CCF QLD).
Previously named the Civil Construction Field Days, CCF QLD’s biennial heavy equipment show first took place at Pickles’ industrial site in Archerfield, Brisbane in 2019, which saw 40 exhibitors and 900 attendees come together.
With the new name of Heavy Equipment & Machinery Show, a move to the Brisbane Showgrounds and a partnership with the Brisbane Truck Show the event is growing bigger with each iteration, and Pickles has remained a key sponsor during its evolution.
“We have maintained a longstanding relationship with the Heavy Equipment & Machinery Show since its inception,” Pickles QLD sales manager Grant Barrie says.
“As part of our commitment to the industry, we are an annual sponsor of CCF QLD and support CCF across all states, with a particularly proactive approach in QLD, where we see strong membership numbers.
“We oversee a range of sectors, including the civil industry, transportation, agriculture and mining. The Heavy Equipment & Machinery Show has grown into the largest event of its kind in Australia, and we are focused on ensuring our brand remains at the forefront of our customers’ minds.”
With this year’s event once again running alongside the Brisbane Truck Show on Thursday 15–Saturday 17 May, Pickles says that this partnership showcases the alignment of the key industries of civil construction and transport.
“It provides us with valuable opportunities to connect with industry members whom we may not engage with regularly and, through this, we have been able to establish mutually beneficial relationships,” Barrie says.
Attendees of the show will be able to access significant market knowledge through Pickles staff, to help them make the most of current buying and selling conditions, he adds.
“We are Australia’s largest supplier of industrial equipment, encompassing the civil, construction, earthmoving and transport sectors and the Heavy Equipment & Machinery Show is well-attuned to what is currently happening in the market,” Barrie says.
“Engaging with our staff at the event offers the benefit of their in-depth knowledge of the specific regions they cover. For example, Pickles QLD oversees parts of Northern NSW and has a dedicated team of 10 sales executives, each responsible for their respective territories.
“Our sales executives will be available to provide insights on market trends, emerging opportunities and individual asset assessments for those considering future asset disposals.”
During the week of the show Pickles will be hosting several sales, including the National Crushing and Screening Sale and an end-of-financial-year sale for Queensland regional councils.
“The advantage of these auctions is that they offer a quicker and potentially more profitable alternative to trade-ins and private sales for those looking to dispose of their current assets in order to purchase new equipment,” Barrie says.
“We anticipate a significant listing of high-quality civil construction and earthmoving assets and look forward to discussing what’s on offer with visitors to the show.”
The Heavy Equipment & Machinery Show will take place at the Brisbane Showgrounds from 8am to 4pm May 15–17, 2025. For tickets, exhibitor listings and more information, visit: www.heavyequipmentshow.com.au
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