Auctions

Fri September 11, 2015

Ritchie Bros. Reports Second Quarter 2015 Results

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated reported results for the three months ended June 30, 2015. During the quarter, the company generated $155.5 million of revenue, a 10 percent increase compared to revenue of $141.8 million in the second quarter last year, and net earnings of $46.4 million, an increase of 20 percent compared to net earnings of $38.6 million in the second quarter last year....

Wed September 09, 2015

Ritchie Bros. Hosts Unreserved Auction in Maryland

More than 2,600 bidders participated online and in person at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers’ multi-million dollar unreserved public equipment auction in North East, Md., on Aug. 27. Bidders came from 43 countries, including 49 U.S....

Sun September 06, 2015

Buyers Luck Out in Las Vegas at Ritchie Bros. Auction

More than 1,500 bidders participated online and in person at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers’ multi-million dollar, unreserved, public equipment auction in Las Vegas, Nev. on Aug. 28, 2015. Bidders came from 36 countries, including 48 U.S....

Sun September 06, 2015

Hollywood Stuntman Joins the Fun at WCA’s Perris?Auction

Hollywood stuntman George Sack dabbles in used equipment and was on hand for the WCA Auction in Perris on Aug 20th. Sack specializes in jackknifing stunts and performed regularly on the TV series BJ and the Bear, as well as numerous motion pictures....

Fri September 04, 2015

Beazley Sale in Howe, Texas, Draws Bidders From 26 States

Beazley Auctioneers Aug. 14 auction included a realignment for a local excavating company, equipment from two estates, and a retirement dispersal. The auction, held 50 mi. (80.5 km) north of Dallas, at Howe, Texas, attracted bidders from five countries and 26 U.S....

Wed September 02, 2015

Lloyd Meekins & Sons Welcomes Guests to Public Auction

Lloyd Meekins & Sons Auction Company held a public auction on Aug. 18 at its permanent auction facility in Lumberton, N.C. The sale featured late-model job-ready construction and transportation equipment from regional contractors....

Wed September 02, 2015

Alex Lyon & Son Hosts Auction in Kissimmee, Fla.

Alex Lyon & Son held an auction Aug. 12 in Kissimmee, Fla., which featured more than 350 lots of construction and related equipment. Bidders had a wide variety of machines to choose from, and numerous manufacturers were represented including Cat, Volvo, Komatsu, Bomag and much more....

Wed September 02, 2015

Jeff Martin Hosts Auction for the Estate of JCP Farms

Jeff Martin Auctioneers Inc. held a successful absolute public auction for the estate of JCP Farms in Calera, Ala., Aug. 15. This was the first sale held by Jeff Martin Auctioneers in that area and the auction was well-attended....

Mon August 31, 2015

Alex Lyon & Son Announces President of U.S. Operations

Alex Lyon & Son Sales announced the promotion of Chad J Ketelsen to president of U.S. operations and business affairs. Ketelsen developed a passion for the equipment business nearly three decades ago....

Mon August 31, 2015

Alex Lyon & Son Hosts Auction Featuring Late-Model Equipment

Alex Lyon & Son held an auction in Racine, Wis., on Aug. 22. The sale featured late-model dump trucks, 70-plus truck tractors, articulated haul trucks, attachments, construction equipment and much more....