Fri April 02, 2010
Equipment Demand Remains Strong at Ritchie Auction
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sold more than $42 million of heavy equipment during a two-day unreserved public auction March 24 and 25, at the company’s permanent auction site in Houston, Texas. Bidders from 53 countries, including 48 U.S....
Fri April 02, 2010
Alex Lyon Holds Fleet Auction
Construction, support equipment, aerials, forklifts, trucks and trailers were available at Alex Lyon & Son’s rental fleet auction, held March 23 in Houston, Texas. ...
Tue March 30, 2010
Ritchie Bros. Holds Multi-Million Dollar Statesville Auction
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers held a multi-million dollar unreserved public auction in Statesville, N.C., on March 23. More than 1,500 bidders registered to participate both in person and online from 30 countries, including 45 U.S....
Tue March 30, 2010
More Than 1,700 Bidders Vie for 2,000 Auction Lots at Ritchie Sale
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers continued strong through March with a multi-million dollar unreserved public auction in Atlanta on March 25. Bidders numbering more than 1,700 participated both in person and online representing 41 countries, including 49 U.S....
Fri April 02, 2010
IronPlanet Files Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering
IronPlanet Inc., an online marketplace for used heavy equipment, filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The shares in the offering will be offered by IronPlanet and certain selling stockholders....
Sat March 13, 2010
Ritchason Kicks Off 2010 Auction Season in Lebanon, Tenn.
Ritchason Auctioneers Inc. held its first big sale of 2010 at its auction headquarters in Lebanon, Tenn., on March 13. Company representatives stated that it was “a very successful day.” Approximately 800 bidders, including 113 online bidders, were vying for a deal on machines that came from 111 consignors....
Sat March 13, 2010
Strong Global Demand Spurs Successful J.M. Wood Annual Spring Auction
Bidders from 37 states and 13 countries were on hand to personally kick the tires on the impressive spread of machinery and trucks at J.M. Wood’s 37th annual Spring Auction in Montgomery, Ala., March 10 to 12....
Sat March 13, 2010
Black Warrior Auction Holds Successful Sale in Tuscaloosa
Black Warrior Auction Company held an extensive late model construction, aggregate, and logging equipment sale, which included trucks, trailers, and other miscellaneous items at its auction headquarters in Tuscaloosa, Ala., March 6....
Wed March 10, 2010
Ritchie Bros. Reports Increased Revenue, Strong Results for 2009
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated announced net earnings for the year ended Dec. 31, 2009, of $93.5 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, and adjusted net earnings of $92.0 million, or $0.87 per diluted share compared to adjusted net earnings of $85.5 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, for the year ended Dec....
Fri March 05, 2010
More Than 1,000 Customers Attend IronPlanet Event
On Feb. 17, 2010 IronPlanet held its annual “Hog BBQ” at the Harley Davidson dealership in Orlando, Fla., as one way of saying thank you to its customers. The event brought together more than 1,000 customers from across the world, who enjoyed great food and beverages while networking with their fellows in the industry....
