Euro Auctions Group has acquired North Toronto Auction in what the company called a strategic move to strengthen its position in the Canadian marketplace.

The 17-acre auction in Innisfil, Ontario, is Euro Auctions’ fifth auction site in Canada. The Northern Ireland-based company, which bills itself as the world’s largest privately-owned auction house, operates 15 locations globally, with sites in Canada, the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and Australia.

The deal aligns NTA with fellow Canadian auction firms Michener Allen Auctioneering and Jardine Auctions, under the Euro Auctions umbrella. The company acquired Michener Allen in 2023 and added Jardine in March.

“North Toronto Auction enhances our offerings alongside Michener Allen and Jardine Auctioneers, expanding our regional reach to better serve customers across Canada,” Euro Auctions founder and managing director Derek Keys said. “This acquisition is strategically important in providing Canadian clients with both national and global support.”

North Toronto Auction, founded in 2002 by Matt Rispin, Frank Panza and Stuart Ralph, specializes in automotive, industrial equipment and RV sales.

In a news release, Euro Auctions said it will retain all of the auction’s 64 employees and maintain the North Toronto Auction brand. The business will continue to be led by managing director Rispin.

“Our focus is now working with Matt and his team to build on what they have already achieved,” Keys said. “Their experience in the market is unmatched.”

North Toronto Auction was founded as a dealer-only automotive auction in Innisfil but quickly expanded into public auctions for cars, commercial trucks, heavy equipment and recreational vehicles. It was acquired by AutoCanada in 2022.

“This is a perfect fit for North Toronto Auction, and we’re excited for what lies ahead,” Rispin said. “In May 2025, we celebrate 22 years in business. Now joining forces with Euro Auctions, a rapidly expanding first-rate auction house with significant national coverage across Canada, can only be good news for our customers and employees.”