Auctions

Tue January 22, 2013

Ritchie Bros. Announces Launch of EquipmentOne

Ritchie Bros. has announced the initial release of a new online equipment marketplace called Ritchie Bros. EquipmentOne. Complementary to the Company’s flagship unreserved auction business, Ritchie Bros....

Tue January 15, 2013

Auction Company Special: A Guide to Industry Auction Companies

Alex Lyon & Son Sale Managers & Auctioneers Inc. Alex Lyon & Son was founded in 1950 by Alex Lyon as a company that handled private treaty negotiations of cattle and farm machinery. In 1973, Alex's son Jack became more involved and began to diversify, working heavy equipment sales into the lineup of services....

Fri January 11, 2013

More Than 1,000 Bidders Attend Two-Day Sale in Conn.

More than 1,000 registered buyers and guests attended a two-day Petrowsky sale at 275 Route 32, North Franklin, Conn., on Dec. 14 and 15. Equipment came from Thompson Tractor LLC, complete dispersal; Pine Bush Group, rental returns; and area contractors and equipment dealers....

Sat November 10, 2012

Las Vegas’ First Live Cat Auction Makes Grand Entrance

A large and lively bidding crowd participated Dec. 19 at Cat Auction Services’ first Las Vegas area auction. The multi-million dollar unreserved public equipment auction was held at Cashman Equipment’s corporate headquarters in Henderson, Nev., just outside of Las Vegas....

Mon January 02, 2012

More Than 2,300 Bidders Participate in Ritchie Auction

Approximately 2,300 bidders participated online and in person at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers’ multi-million dollar unreserved public equipment auction Dec. 18 in North East, Md. Bidders came from more than 45 countries, including 47 U.S....

Sun January 01, 2012

Alex Lyon & Son Holds Sale at Atlantic City Racetrack

Late model Cat, John Deere and Komatsu construction equipment were among the items on the block at the Alex Lyon & Son Atlantic City auction. Held at the Atlantic City Racetrack on Dec. 15, items available included cranes, haul trucks, rollers, skids steers and forklifts, in addition to an array of support equipment....

Fri December 28, 2012

Ritchie Bros. Conducts Final Auctions of 2012, Sets New Records

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated sold approximately $3.9 billion of equipment at 328 unreserved auctions around the world in 2012. This represents a 5 percent increase in gross auction proceeds over 2011 and the highest gross auction proceeds in company history....

Mon December 31, 2012

High Bidder Turnout Marks WCA Auction

WCA received a great turnout at its Dec. 6 auction in Perris, Calif. 518 bidders registered live and online, representing 17 states and 9 countries around the world. More than 1,000 separate lots were sold, totaling nearly $3 million worth of heavy equipment, cars, trucks, tools and attachments....

Mon December 31, 2012

More Than 3,350 Bidders Vie for Iron in Fort Worth

Richie Bros. held an auction on Dec. 4 and 5, in Fort Worth, Texas. More than 3,350 bidders participated online and in person at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers’ multi-million dollar unreserved public equipment auction....

Fri December 28, 2012

Alex Lyon & Son Holds December Sale in Fort Worth

Alex Lyon & Son held a rental fleet auction in Fort Worth on Dec. 3. Attendees enjoyed highlights of the auction such as: hydraulic excavators, motorgraders, rubber-tired loaders, crawler tractors, tractor loader backhoes and much more....