Tue September 03, 2013
Nearly 1,500 Bidders Participate in Ritchie Orlando Sale
More than 1,475 bidders participated online and in person at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers’ multi-million dollar unreserved public equipment auction in Orlando, Fla., on Aug. 15. Bidders came from 52 countries, including 46 U.S....
Wed September 04, 2013
Good Weather, Great Deals Greet Bidders at Alex Lyon & Son Auction
A bright and sunny day greeted buyers at the Alex Lyon & Son auction held Aug. 14 in Kissimmee, Fla. A wide selection of equipment was available as several rental companies disposed of their excess equipment....
Thu August 15, 2013
More Than 400 Attend Chicago Cat Auction Services Sale
More than 400 people attended the Patten CAT hosted Cat Auction Services sale on July 31 in Chicago, Ill. Approximately 30 percent of the equipment was sold to online buyers at the $5 million auction. ...
Mon August 12, 2013
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Announces Quarter Results, Increases Dividend
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated announced net earnings and adjusted net earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, of $30.0 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $31.3 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, representing a 4 percent decrease in net earnings, and adjusted net earnings of $32.5 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for the same period in 2012, representing a 7 percent decrease in adjusted net earnings....
Mon August 12, 2013
New IronPlanet App Improves Equipment Inspection Reports
IronPlanet improved its equipment inspection reports with the release of a new iPad app for its field inspectors. The app improves the quality of these reports by allowing inspectors to complete reports in the field using an iPad app that provides step-by-step instructions for gathering key data based on the type of equipment being inspected....
Thu August 08, 2013
Ritchie Bros. Fort Worth Auction Attracts More Than 3,000 Bidders
More than 3,000 bidders participated online and in person at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers’ multi-million dollar unreserved public equipment auction in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 24. Bidders came from more than 50 countries, including 49 U.S....
Tue August 06, 2013
Martin & Martin Auctioneers Names Godfrey New Manager
Martin & Martin Auctioneers Inc. hired York Godfrey as territory manager of the central Georgia market. Godfrey brings his 10 plus years of experience in the construction equipment market, with previous positions at Nations Rent and Cowin Equipment....
Thu August 01, 2013
Thompson Auctioneers Inc. Hosts Canton, Ohio, Auction
Thompson Auctioneers Inc. held an auction on July 16th in Canton, Ohio for a construction company that recently closed its doors. The auction featured Caterpillar and John Deere machines including backhoes, compactors, dozers and wheel loaders....
Wed July 31, 2013
IronPlanet Launches Field Inspection App for Heavy Equipment
IronPlanet, a leading online marketplace for used heavy equipment, improves its patented and guaranteed equipment inspection reports with the release of a new iPad app for its field inspectors. IronPlanet offers the industry’s only guaranteed inspection reports, backed by IronClad Assurance, allowing buyers to bid on equipment with a high degree of confidence....
Wed July 31, 2013
IronPlanet Moves Into New Large Corporate Headquarters
IronPlanet has relocated its corporate headquarters from 4695 Chabot Drive to 3825 Hopyard Road in Pleasanton, Calif. The new space offers 19,200 sq. ft. of contiguous space. "We are excited to move our headquarters to an updated, larger space," said Doug Feick, senior vice president of corporate development and general counsel, IronPlanet....
