American LaFrance Parts and Inventory Up for Auction

A global industrial auction firm, The Branford Group, will conduct a global Webcast auction of the former American LaFrance’s assets on August 27, 2014 at 9:00 AM. Bidders may participate either by bidding at the auction location or by participating online at http://www.thebranfordgroup.com.

More than 1,000 lots will be sold, including but not limited to 14 new Cummins engines, two American LaFrance Eagle custom chassis, fire pumps, axles, pumper bodies, cabs, 150 truck rims and tires, brakes and brake shoes, chassis and cabs of ALF fire and vocational products, and more than 2,500,000 parts.

The auction will take place on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Wingate by Wyndham, 9280 University Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29406. The assets are located at 164 Spring Grove Drive, Moncks Corner, SC, and all items will be accessible for preview and inspection on August 25 and 26 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

For a detailed listing of items that will be sold and a photo gallery visit at www.thebranfordgroup.com.

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