Steve DeBaun - Wed May 30, 2018
DeBaun Retires, IronPlanet to Hold Retirement Auction
Steve DeBaun, owner of Track II Corporation, retired after 30 years with the company. Track II is a company that buys, rents and sells used construction machinery, primarily Caterpillar, and sells new aftermarket and used parts....
Wed May 16, 2018
IronPlanet Hosts Big May Auction Event
Following up on its successful IronPlanet “Big Spring” event in March, Ritchie Bros. is set to host another special IronPlanet online event on May 24, selling 2,100+ items from sellers across North America....
Thu January 18, 2018
Ritchie Bros.' Orlando Auction Extended to Six Days
Due to strong early demand from consignors, Ritchie Bros. has decided to set the stage for its premier global auction in Orlando, Fla., to be even bigger this year — extending the event to six days....
Wed October 18, 2017
Online Boom Brings New Sales Channel to Australian Machinery Market
Machinery auction expert Ritchie Bros. is about to raise its stake in the Australian market with the introduction of its new online-only brand: IronPlanet. Complementing Ritchie Bros.' onsite auctions, IronPlanet is an online-only marketplace offering new benefits to customers, including selling without transporting items to a centralized location and the ability to sell items for a fixed price, negotiate offers or set a reserve....
Wed October 18, 2017
IronPlanet Extends, Expands Relationship with U.S. Department of Defense
For the past three years, IronPlanet's GovPlanet marketplace has been helping the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) sell thousands of its surplus assets. After seeing consistently strong returns, the DLA has extended its contract with GovPlanet until at least September 2018. "We sell hundreds of items per week for the DLA through our GovPlanet marketplace, including construction equipment, trucks, trailers, Humvees and more," said Greg Owens, group president, new sectors and ventures, Ritchie Bros....
Mon October 02, 2017
Ritchie, IronPlanet Strive to Deliver Choices to Customers
After years of competing, Ritchie Bros. and IronPlanet realized it was best to work together to provide a unified set of solutions allowing customers to buy, sell and list equipment when, where and how they want — whether onsite or online....
Thu June 01, 2017
Ritchie Bros. Completes Its Acquisition of IronPlanet
Ritchie Bros. , the world's largest heavy equipment auctioneer and provider of end-to-end services announced June 1, that it completed its acquisition of IronPlanet, a leading online marketplace for heavy equipment and other durable assets....
Craig Mongeau - Fri May 26, 2017
CEG Exclusive: Ritchie's IronPlanet Acquisition Enters Home Stretch
When Ritchie Bros. recently received unconditional antitrust clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice for its IronPlanet acquisition, an exclamation mark was symbolically placed on the end of a process to acquire the leading online auctioneer that started in late summer 2016....
Wed May 17, 2017
Ritchie Bros. Acquires Online Heavy Equipment Auction Powerhouse
Ritchie Bros. , the world's largest heavy equipment auctioneer and provider of end-to-end services (NYSE & TSX: RBA), today announced the receipt of unconditional antitrust clearance from the U.S....
Wed May 17, 2017
EY Announces Gregory J. Owens IronPlanet Chairman and CEO, as an Entrepreneur of The Year 2017 Award finalist in Northern California
EY today announced that Gregory J. Owens, IronPlanet Chairman and CEO, is a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017 Award in Northern California. The awards program, which is celebrating its 31st year, recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities....
