Studio 1 manages the full lifecycle of commercial and industrial assets — from appraisal to auction, liquidation to logistics. Trusted by Canada's leading insolvency and corporate recovery firms.
From the moment you decide to exit to the final dollar recovered, Studio 1 delivers a complete, professionally managed process — end to end.
Partnered with leading platforms to maximize reach and final bids. Targeted email, social media, and industry-specific campaigns drive maximum participation from 3,500+ qualified buyers.
Licensed industrial appraisers providing reliable valuations for owners, shareholders, creditors, and lenders — for financing, transactions, legal, and insurance purposes.
Retail and wholesale liquidation of commercial assets — from single locations to multi-site operations across Ontario. We find the buyers, manage the process, deliver results.
Insured storage warehouses across Ontario, multiple trucks and drivers on the road, and established connections to North American and international shipping and customs firms.
Operational analysis, cost reduction, and margin improvement. Corporate restructuring through M&A, insolvency, and managed buyouts. Capital markets solutions including IPOs and JCPs.
Looking to acquire equipment? With our extensive network, we locate assets at competitive prices — efficiently and discreetly. No job too large or too specific.
Studio 1 was founded by Byron Bucknor — a Jamaican Canadian raised in Kitchener-Waterloo who served in the Canadian military including UN peacekeeping operations. That service forged the values Studio 1 runs on: get the job done, whatever it takes.
Over three decades, Studio 1 has grown from a single operator into a full-service asset management firm trusted by Canada's leading auction houses, insolvency trustees, and corporate clients. Byron later earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and is currently pursuing his Certified Financial Planner designation.
Today, Studio 1 is expanding in partnership with established industry leaders — positioning itself as a full-service, cross-platform firm ready to compete at every level of the market.
"Studio 1 has worked alongside our auction teams for many years. We trust them to get the job done. I'd recommend them without hesitation."V.K. Hilco Canada
Decades serving the commercial kitchen and restaurant sector through trustees, bailiffs, and financial companies. Auctions, liquidations, outright purchases, storage, and transport.
Full-service asset recovery from corporate environments. Online auctions, outright purchases, liquidation, and transportation of furniture, electronics, and fixtures.
Food processing, automotive parts, manufacturing, metalworking, machining, and tooling. Over $1.5M in asset value handled per event in recent years — and growing.
Subcontracted by Maynards to manage liquidation of a flooring company with 12+ locations across South Western Ontario. Studio 1 sourced sales reps, liquidated over $1M in assets, and managed all delivery logistics — completed in 3 months.
Subcontracted by Danbury to consolidate assets from 20 GTA locations into 5 strategic liquidation sites. Studio 1 managed precise inventory movement across all locations within a two-month timeline.
"Studio 1 has worked alongside our auction teams for many years. We trust them to get the job done — equipment recovery, auction setup, landlord handover. I'd recommend them without hesitation."
"Auctions Logistics has remained a trusted source for over a decade. We utilize their services for asset recovery, audit, and liquidations — consistently reliable, consistently excellent."
"Maynards Industries has utilized Studio 1 for over 20 years — co-management for public auctions, equipment recovery, and asset liquidation. They are a trusted long-term partner."
Whether you're winding down operations, need a valuation, or are looking to acquire equipment — Studio 1 responds fast and moves faster. No obligation.