Interesting post, should be a positive for both. Our North American fur industry needs all the help it can get and ranch fur is no exception, it truly is on the rocks. There is a good chance that we will see amalgamation of both auction houses in Europe, or worse yet, lose one.
https://www.furharvesters.com/pdf/pr...eNOV12_ENG.pdf
November 12, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fur Harvesters Auction Inc. (FHA) and American Mink Exchange (AME) are pleased to announce that they are
committed to hosting joint auctions in 2021.
Long known as the source of the world's finest wild fur, FHA is committed to a strong future for all of North
America’s premier fur products in the international marketplace.
"Combining our stellar assortments of wild and ranch fur offerings with that of AME's select collection of North
American mink will provide international fur buyers with a single source for the very best that North America
has to offer" says Mark Downey CEO of FHA. "We are especially pleased that the venue will be here in North
Bay Ontario Canada"
"All of us at AME are happy and excited to market our fine North American collection of mink at FHA. The
combined offering of North American furs will insure high buyer attendance. We look forward to seeing our
customers, shippers and friends in North Bay", adds AME partner, Irving Tax.
April sales dates:
FHA inspection begins April 5th
AME inspection begins April 6th
FHA selling April 9th - 11th
AME selling April 12th - 13th
June/July Sale dates: To be determined.
Thank you all for your strong support and all the best from all of us here at FHA.
Respectfully
Mark Downey
Chief Executive Officer
Fur Harvesters Auction Inc.