Wed May 21, 2003
Batman Lands in CEG’s FL Territory
In his new position as Construction Equipment Guide (CEG) Southeast Sales Manager, Tim Batman is building on three decades of industry experience. Batman handles advertising sales for the construction trade publication in Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Just as he is a welcome addition to the publication, Batman also is excited at the new opportunity....
Pete Sigmund - Mon April 14, 2003
Web-Savvy Contractors Point,
nternet technology is bringing smiles to the faces of contractors, dealers and equipment manufacturers, who save time and money by using the Worldwide Web, completing many transactions with the speed of light instead of ponderous paperwork.
Via the Internet, construction industry personnel can now bid on highway projects, participate in auctions throughout the world, locate and purchase everything from a backhoe to a compactor, research entire lines of equipment and obtain a host of other valuable services.
Here’s an overview of how Web technology is drastically changing the construction business, with efficiencies that save millions of dollars.
Highway Bids
Numerous state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are now using, or in stages of implementing, software systems for all-electronic “two-way” bidding on highway and bridge projects....
Fri April 04, 2003
J.M. Wood Marks 30 Years With Annual AL Spring Sale
J.M. Wood Auction Company celebrates 30 years of auction success and recently held its annual three-day Spring Sale at the company’s headquarters in Montgomery, AL, on March 6 to 8.
J.M. Wood is a full-service auction company that specializes in heavy construction, heavy-duty trucks, municipal, rental fleets, utility and forestry auctions....
Tue March 11, 2003
Ritchie’s New Orlando Facility Turns Heads at FL Auctions
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers have announced the results of four days of auction activity in Ocala and Orlando, FL. More than 2,700 trucks and equipment items were sold Feb. 18 to 21, 2003, generating approximately $50 million in gross auction sales....
Tue March 04, 2003
Ritchie Bros. Wraps Up Four Days of Auction Activity in Florida
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers has announced the results of four days of auction activity in Ocala and Orlando, FL. More than 2,700 trucks and equipment items were sold February 18th - 21st, generating approximately $50 million in gross auction sales....
Mon February 03, 2003
Exhibitors Make Tracks for Philly Expo
That ticking sound you’re hearing is the time running out on your opportunity to be a part of Construction Equipment Guide’s Philadelphia Construction Expo, otherwise known as “The Greatest Show in Dirt,” which will be held at the Fort Washington Expo Center on March 11 and 12, 2003....
Fri January 03, 2003
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Reaches Record Gross Auction Sales in 2002
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated has announced that it has completed its final auction for 2002 and has achieved gross auction sales in excess of USD $1.37 billion. Final numbers and full financial results will be made public on February 26, 2003....
Mon December 23, 2002
Ritchie Bros. Sale in Ft. Worth, Texas Sets Internet Bidding Records
Ritchie Bros.’ December 11 to 13 auction in Ft. Worth, TX, generated gross auction sales exceeding $32 million, with a record breaking $5.5 million selling over the Internet, via the company’s rbauctionBid-Live service....
Wed December 04, 2002
AED Foundation Investors Get Recognized at Annual Meeting
AED members are stepping up and showing their support of AED Foundation programs. The AED Foundation 2003 annual giving campaign started in September and is already making progress with the generosity of many industry leaders....
Sat November 30, 2002
Walter Vilsmeier, 73, Dies
Walter Vilsmeier, CEO of the former Vilsmeier Equipment Company, and later the CEO of Vilsmeier Auction Company, died Monday, Nov. 25. He was 73.
In the business world, Walter Vilsmeier was known for founding the Vilsmeier Auction Company, but to his friends and colleagues, he was noted for his compassion, his indefatigable work ethic and his integrity — all virtues that will leave an indelible memory for those who were fortunate to know him.
Vilsmeier got his start in the industry with his father, Fred, who founded Fred Vilsmeier and Sons....
