Mon October 03, 2016
GovPlanet Enters Third Year with DLA Contract Extension
GovPlanet, an IronPlanet marketplace dedicated to selling used government equipment for federal, state and municipal entities, celebrates the second anniversary of its launch and enters its third year as an expanded solutions platform that reaches buyers around the world from online auctions in the U.S....
Mon October 03, 2016
Ritchie Bros. Holds Two-Day Sale in Fort Worth, Texas
With thousands of buyers from around the world participating in Ritchie Bros.' eighth Texas auction of the year, Ritchie Bros. sold more than 4,400 equipment items and trucks for more than $54 million over two days in Fort Worth from Sept 21 to 22, 2016....
Fri September 30, 2016
Alex Lyon & Son Holds September Sale in Dallas, Texas
On Sept. 20, Alex Lyon & Son held a public auction in Dallas, Texas. Items for sale included dozers, loaders/backhoes, generators, lighting and more. Manufacturers represented included Case, John Deere, Komatsu, WhisperWatt and Allmand, among others....
Tue September 27, 2016
More Than 150 Consignors Participate in Ritchason Auction
Approximately 900 lots from more than 150 consignors made for a great auction at Ritchason Auctioneers Inc.'s headquarters facility in Lebanon, Tenn., on Sept. 10. The sale featured three rings for construction and farming equipment, trucks/trailers/vehicles and an array of miscellaneous items....
Fri September 23, 2016
I.R.A.Y. Hosts Successful Heavy Equipment Auction
I.R.A.Y. Companies held another successful sale in Foley, Minn., on Sept. 9. The heavy equipment, truck and trailer auction ran smoothly, with two large rings running simultaneously. Ring 1 held a selection of items, including a brand new 2015 Sakai roller, which brought in more than $70,000, as well as loader backhoes and a number of semi-tractors....
Mon September 19, 2016
Ritchie, IronPlanet CEOs Discuss Recent Acquisition
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated and IronPlanet have jointly announced that they have entered into an agreement under which Ritchie Bros. will acquire IronPlanet for approximately $758.5 million, subject to customary closing adjustments....
Mon September 12, 2016
J.M. Wood Auction Co. Inc. Brings Curt Brown on Board
J.M. Wood Auction Co. Inc. announced Curt Brown as director of governmental sales and online business development. Brown will serve a key role in growing the company's ever-expanding governmental customer base, better servicing existing clients and developing the company's online bidding technology....
Fri September 09, 2016
IronPlanet Introduces IronPlanet LiveStream the Next Generation of Online Bidding for Live Auctions
IronPlanet has announced IronPlanet LiveStream - the next generation in online bidding for live on-site auctions. IronPlanet LiveStream builds on IronPlanet's leading online technology with new live on-site auction features for buyers who need to stay in the field, on the job, or who prefer the convenience of buying online....
Wed September 07, 2016
Comly Auctioneers' William 'Bill' Wooten Passes Away at Age 73
William Joseph Wootten Sr., of Williamstown, N.J., passed away on Aug. 20, 2016, at the age of 73. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., Wootten resided in Fortescue, N.J., for 34 years. He was the owner of Wild Bill's Bait and Tackle and also worked along with William F....
Wed September 07, 2016
Ritchie Bros. Hosts Auction in North East, Maryland
More than 2,900 bidders participated online and in person at Ritchie Bros.' multi-million dollar unreserved public equipment auction in North East, Md., on Aug. 25, 2016. Bidders came from 44 countries, including 48 U.S....
