GRS Auctions to Honor 118-Year Legacy of Fry Wagner United Van Lines Through January Auction Series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GRS Auctions to Honor 118-Year Legacy of Fry Wagner United Van Lines Through January Auction Series

St. Louis Moving Company's Century of Service to Be Celebrated Through Strategic Asset Transition

ST. LOUIS, MO – When a company serves a community for over a century, its closure marks the end of an era. Fry Wagner United Van Lines, operated by the Fry Family since 1907, has been an integral part of St. Louis's moving and storage industry for 118 years. As the company transitions out of business, GRS Auctions & Liquidations has been selected to manage the liquidation of their equipment and assets through an online auction series this January.

"The Fry Family built something remarkable over more than a century of service to St. Louis," said Nancy Cripe of GRS Auctions & Liquidations. "We consider it an honor to be selected to assist them during this transition and to help preserve their legacy by ensuring their equipment finds new purpose with buyers who will continue to put it to good use."

A St. Louis Institution Since 1907

For 118 years, Fry Wagner United Van Lines has been synonymous with reliable moving and storage services throughout the St. Louis area. The company's longevity speaks to the trust generations of families and businesses placed in them during some of life's most significant transitions – moving homes, relocating businesses, and safeguarding belongings.

The upcoming auction series will feature the commercial -grade equipment that powered over a century of operations, including forklifts, material handling equipment, diesel mechanics shop equipment, tools, moving supplies, household goods inventory, and storage containers.

GRS's Approach: Understanding Value, Honoring Legacy

Since 2009, GRS Auctions & Liquidations has worked with established St. Louis businesses navigating similar transitions. The company's approach goes beyond simple asset disposition – it's about understanding the story behind each business and ensuring a respectful, professional conclusion to their operations.

GRS has managed significant liquidations for other long-standing St. Louis companies, including American Foundry Manufacturing Company, which served the region for 137 years, and Rock Hill Mechanical after 70 years as a family business GRS executed a comprehensive 7-auction series to strategically manage their assets.  GRS is also managing the daily surplus liquidation for Boeing.

"Taking time to understand an asset's true value and developing an effective liquidation plan is what sets us apart," Cripe explained. "For a company like Fry Wagner United Van Lines, with over a century of history, we're not just selling equipment – we're facilitating the final chapter of a St. Louis business story with the respect and integrity it deserves."

Auction Details

The Fry Wagner United Van Lines auction series will run throughout January 2025 on GRS Auctions' online platform. The company's easy-to-use bidding platform and mobile Auction App allow bidders from across the country to participate anytime, anywhere.
Bidders can preview items and register at www.grsauctions.com, with specific auction dates and times to be announced soon.

About GRS Auctions & Liquidations

GRS Auctions & Liquidations is an innovative online auction and asset recovery company serving St. Louis, Missouri, Illinois, and the Midwest. Since 2009, GRS has specialized in full-service strategic liquidation for commercial equipment and surplus inventories, working with corporations, business owners, attorneys, property managers, financial institutions, and consultants. The company's asset management approach focuses on the potential value of each project and careful evaluation of the best liquidation method, creating value through strategic marketing to targeted buyers while providing an experience of respect, integrity, and hospitality to sellers, buyers, and team members alike.

For more information about the Fry Wagner United Van Lines auction series, visit www.grsauctions.com or contact Nancy Cripe at info@grsauctions.com.

Media Contact: 

Nancy Cripe 
GRS Auctions & Liquidations 
11428 Moog Drive St. Louis, MO 63146 
Phone: 636.600.1009 
Email: info@grsauctions.com 
Website: www.grsauctions.com