Top spot for ClareMart

2009-03-18 · Auctions

THE ClareMart Auction Group recently received the coveted Top 500 award for the Best Managed Company in the auction houses category. The group was placed first in the auction sector category.

They were competing against Alliance Group (Pty) Ltd, Michael James Organisation and Aucor Sandton (Pty) Ltd for the award. ClareMart Auction Group is the biggest auction house in Western Cape

ClareMart’s CEO, Jonathan Smiedt, said this proves that his group’s commitment to continuous improvement is yielding results.

“We are delighted and honoured to receive this award and see it as a great achievement for the auction industry as a whole, ” he said .

“We are committed to bringing a professional and ethical approach to the auction industry.”

Building on earlier success, Smiedt and his team have set out to become the acknowledged industry leaders in 2008-2009.

“It is always a huge compliment to receive recognition as an organisation; this also guides us to continue doing what we do well. We have a strong board of directors and management team, who are committed to our group and who have been with the company through years of the building stages.

“This stability has been a major factor in the general public showing confidence and preference for our brand.”

Qualifying for this prestigious achievement, the ClareMart Auction Group was judged according to a strict 15-point set of criteria. Key performance areas for Top 500 companies included financials, commitment to empowerment, corporate governance, operational efficiency and innovation.

Smiedt is positive about the property market in 2009. “Buying and selling through auctions are still seeing continuous growth, with investors and sellers realising that the method offers immediacy and transparency,” says Smiedt. “We believe that the months to come will yield great results for all.”

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