Auctions

Wed August 24, 2016

Ritchie Bros. Acquires Petrowsky Auctioneers, Retains Brand

Ritchie Bros., a global leader in asset management and disposition and the world's largest industrial auctioneer, recently acquired Petrowsky Auctioneers, significantly enhancing its market presence in the New England region....

Wed August 24, 2016

Petrowsky Holds First Sale Under Ritchie Bros. Ownership

Anticipation was in the air on Aug. 5 and 6 when Petrowsky Auctioneers held its first public auction under the ownership of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers. Attendees had already gotten wind that something big had happened, and Sam Petrowsky started the sale by making the announcement that his company, Petrowsky Auctioneers, was now under the ownership of Ritchie Bros....

Mon August 22, 2016

Ritchie Bros. Hosts Unreserved Public Auction in Denver

More than 3,400 bidders participated online and in person at Ritchie Bros.' multi-million dollar unreserved public equipment auction in Denver, Colo., on Aug. 4, 2016. Bidders came from 44 countries, including 47 U.S....

Mon August 22, 2016

Ritchie Bros. Holds Largest-Ever Tipton, CA Auction

Traditionally an agricultural hub for Ritchie Bros., the company's Tipton, CA auction site held a largely construction and transportation focused auction last week and set a new site sales record in the process....

Thu August 11, 2016

Motleys Industrial Hosts Successful Auction

On Aug. 2 Motleys Industrial, a division of Motley Asset Disposition Group, held another successful auction featuring construction equipment and trucks. The sale was held at its permanent auction facility located at 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road in Richmond, Va....

Thu August 11, 2016

Jeff Martin Auctioneers Breaks Records

Jeff Martin Auctioneers Inc. held its largest public auction to date on Aug. 5 to 6 — a two-day early Fall public auction held in Brooklyn, Miss. The next two-day public auction in Brooklyn, Miss., will be Nov....

Wed August 17, 2016

Zach Hodge Receives George W. Martin Memorial Auctioneer Scholarship

Jeff Martin Auctioneers Inc. announced this year's George W. Martin Memorial Auctioneer Scholarship winner. The winner was chosen from a talented pool of students seeking to gain their auction license....

Wed August 10, 2016

More Than 2,150 Participate in Ritchie Bros. Auction

More than 2,150 bidders participated online and in person at Ritchie Bros.' multi-million dollar unreserved public equipment auction in Chicago, Ill., on July 28. Bidders came from 41 countries, including 47 U.S....

Wed August 10, 2016

Alex Lyon & Son Hosts Phase 1 of Series of Sales for Firm

Alex Lyon & Son held Phase 1 of its sale for Arctic Snow & Ice Control on July 29 at its facility in Frankfort, Ill. The company is a large snow contractor based in Illinois, and is selling its inventory of equipment in order to upgrade its fleet with new 2017 machines....

Tue August 09, 2016

Rob McLeod Retires From Ritchie Bros. Effective Sept. 30

Ritchie Bros. announced that Rob McLeod, chief business development officer, has made the decision to retire from the company, effective Sept. 30, 2016. After 23 years with Ritchie Bros., in numerous geographies and roles, most recently as chief business development officer and prior to that chief financial officer, McLeod is looking to begin a new phase of his career....