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Mercato dei Fiori di Sanremo introduces KOSMOS in its local auction room

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On January 22, 2024, buyers at the San Remo flower auction officially started using KOSMOS. The cloud-based sales and information platform replaces the outdated software implemented in 2008 during the automation of the sales room.

Mercato dei Fiori di Sanremo is the main trading centre for flowers in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. Flowers, especially those typical of the Mediterranean region, are auctioned three times a week during 7 months each year.

The auction hall is equipped with 2 projection screens displaying the clock and a bidding gallery accommodating 90 buyers. Buyers log into the system using a renewed buyer’s card and purchase on the clock using a bidding keyboard. The implementation of KOSMOS provides improved functionalities for the auctioneers and a visually appealing clock projection for the buyers.

Following the training of the auctioneers, the use of software was thoroughly tested.

Kenneth Pierssens, Project Manager

"Since testing was conducted both on-site and remotely, good collaboration was essential. We would like to thank our client's auction team for the attention and time they spent to ensure the system could be launched smoothly."

At present, KOSMOS is exclusively utilised within the auction room, yet the potential for remote purchasing can be readily activated in the future through parameter adjustments.

Aucxis looks forward to continuing the successful long-term collaboration with the San Remo flower auction. Together, by implementing KOSMOS, we have taken a revolutionary step in digitising and modernising the flower auction process in Italy!