About Us
Dade Auctions connects buyers and sellers through a trusted, transparent, and seamless online marketplace experience.
About DADE Auctions
DADE Auctions is an industry-focused equipment marketplace built to serve the salvage, recycling, and waste industries. Our platform connects buyers and sellers of heavy equipment with transparency, experience, and an understanding that only comes from decades spent working inside these industries.
What we do today is rooted in a much longer story.
Our Roots: DADE Capital (Founded 1985)
The DADE story began in 1985 with the founding of DADE Capital by David Fournier Sr. DADE Capital was created to provide practical, flexible equipment financing solutions to companies operating in heavy industry - particularly those in the salvage, recycling, and waste sectors.
From the start, DADE Capital focused on relationships, not transactions. By working directly with operators, recyclers, and business owners, the company developed deep insight into specialized equipment, real-world operating challenges, and the capital needs unique to these industries.
That hands-on experience became the foundation for everything that followed.
Building the Marketplace: DADE Auctions (Launched 2018)
As DADE Capital's industry relationships expanded, a recurring need became clear: buyers and sellers needed a better way to connect around equipment.
In 2018, DADE Auctions was launched to meet that need - not simply as an auction company, but as a dedicated equipment marketplace purpose-built for the salvage, recycling, and waste industries.
DADE Auctions provides a centralized platform where equipment can be marketed, evaluated, and transacted with clarity and confidence. Whether through auctions, private listings, or structured asset sales, our focus is on creating efficient market access while helping sellers maximize value and buyers make informed decisions.
Backed by decades of industry experience and supported by the financing capabilities of DADE Capital, DADE Auctions bridges the gap between equipment, capital, and opportunity.
Strengthening the Industry Voice: American Recycler News (Acquired 2026)
In 2026, DADE further expanded its role within the industry through the acquisition of American Recycler News, a long-standing trade publication serving recycling, salvage, and waste professionals across North America.
This addition reflects DADE’s belief that strong markets are built not only on equipment and capital, but also on information, connection, and shared industry knowledge. American Recycler News continues to operate under its established brand while benefiting from long-term investment focused on growth, digital expansion, and increased industry engagement.
Founder & Leadership
David Fournier Sr. - Founder
David Fournier Sr. founded DADE Capital in 1985 with a vision of providing industry-specific financing rooted in experience, trust, and long-term relationships. His work laid the foundation for what DADE has become today.
Andrew Fournier - Owner
In 2022, Andrew Fournier assumed ownership of DADE Capital and DADE Auctions, continuing the company’s legacy while expanding its scope and reach. Under his leadership, DADE has strengthened its equipment marketplace model, grown its industry partnerships, and expanded into media with the acquisition of American Recycler News.
One Connected Platform
Today, DADE operates through three complementary businesses:
Together, our group forms a connected ecosystem designed to support, educate, and bring together business owners, equipment operators, buyers, sellers, and all others connected to the Salvage, Recycling, and Waste industries.
Looking Ahead
DADE Auctions remains committed to building a marketplace that works for the industry - transparent, informed, and relationship-driven. Whether you are buying, selling, financing, or staying informed, our goal is to be a trusted partner with a long-term view of industry success.