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IronPlanet inspected record 100k+ used heavy equipment items in 2016 (and one “mobile ice fishing house” SUV)

IronPlanet reports it has conducted inspections on more than 100,000 used heavy equipment items for 2016, breaking its own record for most equipment evaluated and certified in one year. “High quality, detailed and meticulous equipment inspections are a core component of IronPlanet offerings to buyers and sellers alike and that is what differentiates us from […]

December 27, 2016

Dealers

Terry Dolan exits as president of Ritchie Bros. U.S., Latin America

Terry Dolan will step down from his position at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers as president of U.S. and Latin America operations effective Dec. 31. “I would like to thank Terry for his contributions to the company and wish him much success in his future endeavors,” says CEO Ravi Saligram. The company reports Saligram will take over as interim president […]

December 23, 2016

Business

Year in Review: The Biggest Construction Equipment News Stories of 2016

While everyone has their sights on ConExpo in March, it might be easy to overlook what a busy year 2016 turned out to be. Here’s an quick overview, plus a timeline, of what happened in the construction equipment industry last year. Bonus: check out our editors’ quick predictions for 2017 on page 30. (Note: In order to meet […]

December 22, 2016

Dealers

IronPlanet webinar covers digital marketing and selling processes for equipment

Online equipment auctioneer IronPlanet is hosting a webinar Dec. 14 that aims to provide details on how digital marketing and analytics is shaping global equipment sales. IronPlanet CMO Matt Ackley and Vice President of Seller Marketing Michelle O’Brien also will discuss the company’s new Make Offer negotiated pricing format, as well as other sales and […]

December 13, 2016

Dealers

Business Roundup: News from IronPlanet, Brooks Tractor, CBS Rental & Supply, Hawthorne Cat, compact excavator sales trends

IronPlanet adds negotiated pricing to allEquip used equipment marketplace IronPlanet has launched a new twist to its allEquip online used equipment marketplace. Launched in 2014 as an alternative to online equipment auctions, allEquip allows heavy equipment owners to sell their used machines with a fixed “Buy Now” price. Similar to the concept of eBay’s “Buy-It-Now” option, the site allows […]

November 28, 2016

Dealers

IronPlanet adds negotiated pricing to allEquip used equipment marketplace

IronPlanet has launched a new twist to its allEquip online used equipment marketplace. Launched in 2014 as an alternative to online equipment auctions, allEquip allows heavy equipment owners to sell their used machines with a fixed “Buy Now” price. Similar to the concept of eBay’s “Buy-It-Now” option, the site allows customers to purchase a piece of used equipment […]

November 23, 2016

Dealers

IronPlanet, TruckPlanet launch Fleet Services for bulk auction buying

Online equipment auctioneer IronPlanet and its TruckPlanet marketplace have launched a new service aimed at buyers looking to purchase trucks in bulk during on-site or online auctions. The company says the program, Fleet Services, will work in conjunction with IronPlanet Truck Locator and have access to more than $200 million in trucks, including Class 8. “With […]

November 22, 2016

Dealers

IronPlanet intros LiveStream online bidding for on-site auctions

To complement on-site auctions the company added through a merger with Cat Auction Services last year, online equipment auctioneer IronPlanet is introducing what it calls LiveStream bidding. The feature allows bidders to log into IronPlanet and bid alongside on-site auction customers in real time. The announcement comes just more than a week after Ritchie Bros […]

September 8, 2016

Dealers

Ritchie Bros. to acquire online equipment auctioneer IronPlanet for $758.5 million

Announced late Monday evening, the auction giant Ritchie Bros. is acquiring internet-based auction company IronPlanet for approximately $758.5 million. The deal is Ritchie Bros. second acquisition this month following an August 2 announcement that the company would buy New England-based Petrowsky Auctioneers for $7 million. IronPlanet burst onto the heavy equipment auction scene in 1999 […]

August 29, 2016

Dealers

IronPlanet now offering instant financing on equipment purchases

Online used heavy equipment seller IronPlanet has introduced an instant financing option customers can choose before or after making a bid or purchase. Customers of IronPlanet, GovPlanet or TruckPlanet can now apply for pre-approval for financing before they bid, or they can opt for instant financing through Express after purchasing a piece of equipment. Express is […]

July 13, 2016

Business

IronPlanet taps Ackley, formerly of eBay and Google, as new CMO

A veteran of web and e-commerce development with stints at giants such as Google and eBay on his resume has joined the leadership team at IronPlanet. The online heavy equipment auctioneer has hired Matt Ackley as its new senior vice president and chief marketing officer. In his new role at IronPlanet, Ackley will be in charge of all marketing […]

May 26, 2016

Construction Equipment

IronPlanet expands Florida public auction to 5 days to accommodate more sellers

Online equipment marketplace IronPlanet recently announced that it has added a fifth day to its annual unreserved public auction in Kissimmee, Fla., in order to accommodate additional sellers. Previously scheduled For Tuesday, Feb. 9 through Friday, Feb. 12, the auction will now begin Monday, Feb. 8. Just more than a year removed from its merger with Cat […]

January 26, 2016