📍 Located in Middlebury, IN
🔨 Expertise: Business Sales, Sawmill Equipment, Forestry Machinery, Heavy Equipment Auctions
📅 In Business Since 2011
🔹 Welcome to the world of Bright Star Auctions, where we transform the auction experience into a platform of opportunity. Based in Middlebury, Indiana, our journey began in 2011, and since then, we've been trailblazing the auction industry with our expertise in selling businesses, sawmill equipment, forestry machinery, and heavy equipment through dynamic auctions.
🌲 Sawmills stand as a special focus in our repertoire, where we curate auctions featuring premium logging and sawmill setups. From Barko and Wood Mizer Band Saws to Knucklebooms and Loaders, we've facilitated the exchange of these vital industry tools, reaching buyers nationwide.
🏗 Our very own Michiana Equipment Consignment Auction has become a cornerstone in Middlebury, Indiana. Just a stone's throw from the 80/90 toll road and the Michigan state line, this event gathers heavy equipment, machinery, tools, and more under one roof for an all-day auction spectacle.
📈 Founded by Loren Beachy and Eugene Hochstetler, Bright Star Auctions has grown from its Middlebury roots to a team of 40 dedicated professionals. Loren's legacy as an auctioneer began at 18, and in 2017, he joined forces with equipment specialist Eugene to establish Bright Star Auctions as a force in the industry.
🌎 Our auctions extend beyond borders, connecting equipment enthusiasts worldwide. Enter the IronRing advantage - our monthly virtual consignment auction, uniting sellers from all corners of the United States. With cutting-edge marketing and a global bidder base, IronRing ensures maximum exposure and top returns for your equipment.
🌠 Bright Star Auctions: Where expertise meets innovation, transforming auctions into opportunities for success.

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Timber

Bright Star Auctions

Loren Beachy

Nathan Lehman

Vonda Yoder

Vern Hochstetler

Janice Miller

Myron Glick

Mike Langthorne

Jonathon Miller

The Leadership Team at Bright Star Auctions is responsible for defining and executing the strategic vision of the company, ensuring alignment across all departments. Comprising key members such as the Chief Sales Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Operations Officer/Auctioneer, and President, this team guides business development, marketing initiatives, and operational efficiency, driving growth and innovation in the auction industry. Their collaborative efforts focus on enhancing the auction experience and maximizing opportunities for buyers and sellers alike.

Leadership Team

Auction and Equipment Management

Logistics and Inventory Operations

Leadership Team

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Auction and Equipment Management

Logistics and Inventory Operations