User:Kurtkiefer/Kiefer auction supply

Kiefer Auction Supply was formed in 1980 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida by auctioneer Kurt Kiefer. The company moved in 1987 and remains in Fergus Falls, MN. It moved to be located in the center of the USA for shipping purposes. It has remained in Fergus Falls since that time. The firm is the dominant supplier into the auction industry and supports thousands of auctioneer clients with all types of products they need to run their business such as forms, marking devices, portable PA sound systems, signs and banners, clothing, crowd control equipment and other items. The company also markets a product line to antique dealers and has is one of the nation's largest distributors of replacement chandelier parts.

In early 2000 the firm designed a line of products for charity and fundraising auctions including silent auctions that help non-profit organizations run their events better. In additional to souvenier bidder cards the firm makes a full line of custom printed and stock printed items for non-profits. The firm also published blogs and printed material to assist first time event planners with tips and suggestions on how to raise fixed amounts of money and to have trouble-free auction events.

Currently Mr. Kiefer is on the National Auctioneers Association (see: www.auctioneers.org) and serving as Treasurer and also currently serves as a Trustee on the Educational Institute and National Auctioneers Foundation.