On September 2nd, 2026, we reached an important milestone for Used Equipment Talk: we organised our very first networking event!
The idea was simple: bring people from the used equipment industry together in an informal setting where they could meet new contacts, catch up with familiar faces and enjoy a relaxed evening away from the usual day-to-day business.
And what a success it turned out to be!
Cologne: The Perfect Location
We chose Cologne as the location for our first event because of its central position in Europe and its proximity to the Euro Auctions auction in Dormagen, which was taking place around the same time.
This gave many people travelling to the auction a great opportunity to combine business with networking.
We were also incredibly fortunate to receive the support of Euro Auctions, who generously sponsored the event. Their contribution played a major role in helping us turn our idea into reality, and we are very grateful for their support
Around 60 Industry Professionals Under One Roof
Around 60 people from across the used equipment business joined us for the evening. It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces alongside new contacts from different parts of the industry.
The evening included a buffet-style dinner and free-flowing drinks, creating the perfect atmosphere for conversations, introductions and the exchange of ideas.
There were no presentations or formal agendas to follow — just good people, good food and plenty of opportunities to connect.
And judging by the conversations, everyone made the most of it!
One More Drink? The Evening Had Other Plans!
The event was originally scheduled to finish at 9:30 pm. However, the conversations were flowing so well that it was closer to 10:30 pm before we were finally asked to leave!
By that point, the majority of the guests were still there, which we took as a very good sign.
For those who weren’t quite ready to call it a night, the networking continued at another bar down the street. It was a great way to extend the evening, enjoy each other’s company a little longer and continue the conversations in an even more relaxed setting.
After all, building strong business relationships is not just about exchanging business cards. It’s about getting to know the people behind the businesses.
Great Feedback and More to Come
Since the event, we have received a lot of positive feedback from attendees. It has been great to hear that people enjoyed the evening and appreciated the opportunity to meet others working in the same industry.
That feedback confirms what we hoped to achieve when we first came up with the idea: there is real value in bringing the used equipment community together in an informal, friendly environment.
And this is only the beginning.
We are already looking forward to organising another event in the future and hope to welcome even more people from across the international used equipment industry next time.
A Big Thank You to Our Sponsors and Guests
Of course, an event like this would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors.
A huge thank you to Euro Auctions, Beequip and Premier Water Tanks for helping make our first networking event such a success. Your support made a real difference, and we truly appreciate it.
And to everyone who attended: thank you for taking the time to join us, for bringing your enthusiasm and for making the evening such an enjoyable experience.
We hope you made some valuable new connections, caught up with old friends and enjoyed the evening as much as we did.
See you at the next one!
Used Equipment Talk — connecting people across the used equipment industry.
