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Grand Opening in Geelong, VIC, Australia – March 19, 2013
The Ritchie Bros. Geelong team is joined by local officials and friends in cutting the ribbon to celebrate the official opening of the Company's expanded facility in Geelong.
Ribbon-cutting line-up from L to R: Finlay Massey (Ritchie Bros. Regional Sales Manager), Warwick Mackrell (Ritchie Bros. Vice President, Sales), Mrs. Diane Hoare (Hoare Bros. Pty. Ltd.), Anthony Hoare (Hoare Bros. Pty. Ltd.), Matthew Hoare (Hoare Bros. Pty. Ltd.), John Stewart (cutting ribbon; CEO, Victoria Civil Contractors Federation), Gary Iacono (Managing Director, Lyons Construction), Sarah Olliff (Executive Officer, The Kids Plus Foundation), Rob Mackay (Ritchie Bros. President), Richard Tucker (Ritchie Bros. Regional Operations Manager)
Grand Opening in Geelong, VIC, Australia – March 19, 2013
Warwick Mackrell, Vice President, Sales, Ritchie Bros., addresses the crowd during the Ritchie Bros. grand opening auction in Geelong, VIC, Australia (March 19, 2013).
Grand Opening in Geelong, VIC, Australia – March 19, 2013
Finlay Massey, Ritchie Bros. Regional Sales Manager, addresses the crowd during the Ritchie Bros. grand opening auction in Geelong, VIC, Australia (March 19, 2013).
Grand Opening in Geelong, VIC, Australia – March 19, 2013
John Stewart, CEO of the Victoria Civil Contractors Federation, addresses the crowd during the Ritchie Bros. grand opening auction in Geelong, VIC, Australia (March 19, 2013).
Chehalis, WA - March 5, 2013
On March 5 in Chehalis, WA, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will sell a 2012 Chevrolet 2500HD Silverado 4x4 pickup truck for charity—all proceeds from the sale of the truck will go directly to support breast cancer patients and their families through the Montana-based Chicks n Chaps™ charity organization.
The truck was donated to Chicks n Chaps by Karl Tyler Chevrolet in Missoula, MT and features a one-of-a-kind paint job created by well-known cowboy and western artist Larry Pirnie—the truck is pink, the sides are painted with women and men riding rodeo and has the Chicks n Chaps logo.
Montreal, QC - December 5 - 6, 2012
More than CA$42 million of equipment was sold in Montreal's latest unreserved public auction on December 5 – 6, making it Ritchie Bros.' largest auction ever held in the province of Quebec
Grand Opening in Raleigh-Durham, NC - September 26 & 27, 2012
The Ritchie Bros. Raleigh-Durham team is joined by local officials in cutting the ribbon to celebrate the official opening of the company's new auction site in North Carolina.
Ribbon-cutting line-up from L to R: John Fairley (Ritchie Bros. Regional Manager), Joe Boyle (Ritchie Bros. Vice President, Sales), Curt Hinkelman (Ritchie Bros. Senior Vice President), Thomas W. Lane (Butner Mayor), Thomas S. Marrow (Butner Town Manager), Rob Mackay (Ritchie Bros. President), Robert Murdoch (Ritchie Bros. Chairman of the Board of Directors), Kevin Kobus (Ritchie Bros. Vice President, Operations), Matt Rubelsky (Ritchie Bros. Regional Operations Manager)
Grand Opening in Raleigh-Durham, NC - September 26 & 27, 2012
Butner Mayor Tom Lane greets Ritchie Bros. officials during the Ritchie Bros. grand opening auction in Raleigh-Durham, NC (September 26, 2012).
Grand Opening in Raleigh-Durham, NC - September 26 & 27, 2012
Rob Mackay, President of Ritchie Bros., addresses the crowd during the Ritchie Bros. grand opening auction in Raleigh-Durham, NC (September 26, 2012).
Grand Opening in Raleigh-Durham, NC - September 26 & 27, 2012
An aerial view of the auction site yard at the brand new Ritchie Bros. permanent auction site in Raleigh-Durham, NC.
Donington Park, UK auction site Grand Opening - September 2012
Ritchie Bros. representatives, Donington Park Racing Chairman Kevin Wheatcroft and other Donington Park officials cut the official Grand Opening ribbon on auction day.
Donington Park, UK auction site Grand Opening - September 2012
Ritchie Bros. representatives, Donington Park Racing Chairman Kevin Wheatcroft and other Donington Park officials cut the official Grand Opening ribbon on auction day.
Guess the Sale Price Contest Award Ceremony – June 2012
Chris Edwards, Ritchie Bros. Regional Sales Manager, with the winners of the Guess the Sale Price contest.
Guess the Sale Price Contest Award Ceremony – June 2012
Chris Edwards explains Ritchie Bros.' business to the attending media and guests.
Guess the Sale Price Contest Award Ceremony – June 2012
Auctioneer Barry Wu conducts the "model equipment" auction for charity at the contest awards ceremony.
Guess the Sale Price Contest Award Ceremony – June 2012
Chris Edwards, Ritchie Bros. Regional Sales Manager, presents the proceeds from the "model equipment" charity auction.
Guess the Sale Price Contest Award Ceremony – June 2012
The successful bidders with their purchases at the "model equipment" charity auction.
Grand Opening in Chehalis, WA - June 14, 2012
The Ritchie Bros. Chehalis team is joined by local and state officials in cutting the ribbon to celebrate the official opening of the company's new auction site in Washington State.
Ribbon-cutting line-up from L to R: Craig Mills (Ritchie Bros. Regional Operations Manager), Robert Thompson (Ritchie Bros. Vice President, Properties), Brent Bradshaw (Ritchie Bros. Vice President, Divisional Operations), Karl Werner (Ritchie Bros. Senior Vice President, Operations), Julie Balmelli-Powe (Representative from the office of Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler), Dick Larman (Executive Director, Lewis County Economic Development), Senator Dan Swecker (20th Legislative District), Lee Grose (Lewis County Commissioner), Rob Mackay (Ritchie Bros. President), Steve Simpson (Ritchie Bros. Chief Sales Officer), Mike Johnston (Ritchie Bros. Senior Vice President), Brad Maas (Ritchie Bros. Regional Sales Manager)
Grand Opening in Chehalis, WA - June 14, 2012
Senator Dan Swecker addresses the crowd during the Ritchie Bros. grand opening auction in Chehalis, WA (June 14, 2012).
Grand Opening in Chehalis, WA - June 14, 2012
After 18 years, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers relocates from Olympia to Chehalis, WA; former Olympia auction site to be sold in June 14 unreserved auction to the highest bidder. New 37,000-square-foot auction building in Chehalis offers convenience and comfort for buyers and consignors from around the world
Grand Opening in Chehalis, WA - June 14, 2012
After 18 years, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers relocates from Olympia to Chehalis, WA; former Olympia auction site to be sold in June 14 unreserved auction to the highest bidder. New 37,000-square-foot auction building in Chehalis offers convenience and comfort for buyers and consignors from around the world
Las Vegas Grand Opening - Ribbon-cutting Ceremony - May 4, 2012
The Ritchie Bros. Las Vegas team is joined by local county and industry officials in cutting the ribbon to celebrate the official opening of the company's new building in northern Las Vegas (10500 Clark Petersen Blvd.).
Grand Opening in Las Vegas, NV - May 4, 2012
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will celebrate the Grand Opening of its new auction facilities, including a new 33,000-square-foot auction building as well as an equipment refurbishing facility on Friday, May 4, 2012.
Fort Worth, TX - May 8 - 9, 2012
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will sell thousands of equipment items at its unreserved auction in Fort Worth, TX on May 8 - 9, 2012, including five 2007 Sterling LT9500 tri-drive trucks with 2006 Schramm T685WSP drills. (only four are pictured here)
Fort Worth, TX - May 8 - 9, 2012
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will sell thousands of equipment items at its unreserved auction in Fort Worth, TX on May 8 - 9, 2012, including six Kenworth T300 T/A laydown trucks (one 2008 model & five 2007 models). (only five pictured here)
Fort Worth, TX - May 8 - 9, 2012
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will sell thousands of equipment items at its unreserved auction in Fort Worth, TX on May 8 - 9, 2012, including a 2010 John Deere 450J LT crawler tractor.
Edmonton, AB - April 24 - 26, 2012
More than 5,500 equipment items and trucks were sold at this three-day Edmonton auction, making it Ritchie Bros. largest Canadian auction.
Edmonton, AB - April 24 - 26, 2012
More than 115 crawler tractors were sold in the Edmonton, AB auction--each one sold to the highest bidder regardless of price, without minimum bids or reserve prices.
Edmonton, AB - April 24 - 26, 2012
More than 55 pipelayers were sold in the Edmonton, AB auction--each one sold to the highest bidder regardless of price, without minimum bids or reserve prices.
Edmonton, AB - April 24 - 26, 2012
Ritchie Bros. will sell thousands of equipment items at a unreserved public auction in Edmonton, AB on April 24 - 26, 2012. Equipment highlights include two 2011 Caterpillar D7E crawler tractors (pictured left).
Edmonton, AB - April 24 - 26, 2012
The upcoming Ritchie Bros. auction in Edmonton, AB features a great selection of pipeline equipment (crawler pipelayers pictured left)—all equipment will be sold to the highest bidders regardless of price—without minimum bids or reserve prices.
Saskatoon, SK Grand Re-opening - April 18, 2012
More than 1,900 agricultural and other industrial equipment items were sold at this one-day unreserved public auction—a new Saskatoon site record—every item was sold to the highest bidder, regardless of price—without minimum bids or reserve prices.
Saskatoon, SK Grand Re-opening - April 18, 2012
More than 1,900 agricultural and other industrial equipment items were sold at this one-day unreserved public auction—a new Saskatoon site record—every item was sold to the highest bidder, regardless of price—without minimum bids or reserve prices.
Saskatoon, SK Grand Re-opening - April 18, 2012
Thousands of equipment items will be sold for more than 200 owners, including Limerick, SK-based Cranfield Farms Ltd. who have been buying and selling equipment at Ritchie Bros. for the past seven years. Pictured here is Cranfield Farms owner Jim Cranfield.
North East, MD - March 26 & 27, 2012
The upcoming North East auction features more than 440 lifting, aerial and general equipment items for United Rentals
North East, MD - March 26 & 27, 2012
The upcoming North East auction features more than 440 lifting, aerial and general equipment items for United Rentals
Orlando, FL - February 13 - 18, 2012
More than 375 wheel loaders, including these Komatsu units rolling across the ramp, were sold at Ritchie Bros. six-day, record-breaking auction in Orlando, FL
Orlando, FL - February 13 - 18, 2012
A huge crowd of bidders gather around cranes being sold outside in the yard at Ritchie Bros. six-day, record-breaking auction in Orlando, FL
Fort Worth, TX auction - March 8 - 9, 2012
More than 1,200 heavy equipment items and trucks will be sold in the two-day Fort Worth, TX auction, including these three 2009 Komatsu HD785-7 rock trucks. Each of the rock trucks stands more than 18 feet high and 35 feet long.
Fort Worth, TX auction - March 8 - 9, 2012
Six-foot-tall Dolan Aucoin, Regional Operations Manager for Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, stands next to three 18.8-foot high 2009 Komatsu HD785-7 100-ton rock trucks. All three will be sold in the two-day Fort Worth, TX auction to the highest bidder, regardless of price--with no minimum bids or reserve prices.
Orlando, FL - February 13 - 18, 2012
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will sell more than 9,000 heavy equipment items and trucks over six days in Orlando, FL between February 13 – 18, 2012. The auction currently features more than 350 hydraulic excavators, including this 2009 Caterpillar 345DL.
For complete, up-to-date auction and equipment information click here
Orlando, FL - February 13 - 18, 2012
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will sell more than 9,000 heavy equipment items and trucks over six days in Orlando, FL between February 13 – 18, 2012. The auction currently features more than 350 hydraulic excavators, including this 2009 Caterpillar 345DL.
For complete, up-to-date auction and equipment information click here
Tipton, CA auction - February 17, 2012
Ritchie Bros. will conduct its first Tipton, CA auction of 2012 on Friday, February 17--one day after World Ag Expo. More than 1,100 equipment items will be sold in the auction, including more than 240 agricultural tractors from McCormick (18 of which are picture here), Case, John Deere and other manufacturers.
CIM Fundraising auction - January 25, 2011
This Mack concrete mixer truck sold for US$130,000 to an on-site buyer at the CIM fundraising auction held at World of Concrete on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. In total, this auction generated US$558,000 for Concrete Industry Management's post secondary education program—a new record for the annual auction.
Edmonton, AB auction - December 7 & 8, 2011
Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction on December 7 & 8, 2011 featured more than 3,500 equipment items from 600+ consignors, including Bonnyville, AB-based construction contractor Cabay's Dirtworks Ltd. (owner Brad Cabay is pictured here with one of two 2011 Hitachi ZX270 hydraulic excavators he sold in the auction).
"What I like about Ritchie Bros. is that they put people first, it's not just about the numbers," said Mr. Cabay. "I bought my first piece of equipment at a Ritchie Bros. auction here in Edmonton in 1999 and I've been dealing with them ever since. You feel confident they know what they're talking about and their customer service is second to none."
Ritchie Bros. surpasses US$1 billion in annual online sales (December 7, 2011)
CEO Peter Blake outside the online bidding pods at Ritchie Bros.' head office.
Ritchie Bros. surpasses US$1 billion in annual online sales (December 7, 2011)
Members of Ritchie Bros.' internet services group.
Ritchie Bros. surpasses US$1 billion in annual online sales (December 7, 2011)
Ritchie Bros. President Rob Mackay pours a glass of champagne.
Ritchie Bros. surpasses US$1 billion in annual online sales (December 7, 2011)
Members of Ritchie Bros.' internet services group.
Ritchie Bros. surpasses US$1 billion in annual online sales (December 7, 2011)
CEO Peter Blake gives Ritchie Bros. staff the thumbs up.
Ritchie Bros. to sell more than 350 truck tractors over six days in Eastern Canada
More than 115 International truck tractors are featured in two upcoming Ritchie Bros. auctions in Montreal, QC (December 1 & 2, 2011) and Toronto, ON (December 5 & 6).
Truro, NS auction – December 14, 2011
This 2008 Case CX290B LC hydraulic excavator is one of the close to 500 equipment items already featured in the December 14, 2011 auction in Truro, Nova Scotia.
For complete, up-to-date auction and equipment information click here!
Truro, NS auction – December 14, 2011
This 2003 Peterbilt 378 truck tractors is one of the close to 500 equipment items already featured in the December 14, 2011 auction in Truro, Nova Scotia.
For complete, up-to-date auction and equipment information click here!
Moerdijk, NLD auction - Nov 24 & 25, 2011
Moerdijk, NLD auction - Nov 24 & 25, 2011
Ritchie Bros. to sell more than 350 truck tractors over six days in Eastern Canada
More than 140 Freightliner truck tractors are featured in two upcoming Ritchie Bros. auctions in Montreal, QC (December 1 & 2, 2011) and Toronto, ON (December 5 & 6).
Ritchie Bros. to sell more than 350 truck tractors over six days in Eastern Canada
More than 115 International truck tractors are featured in two upcoming Ritchie Bros. auctions in Montreal, QC (December 1 & 2, 2011) and Toronto, ON (December 5 & 6).
Ritchie Bros. to sell more than 350 truck tractors over six days in Eastern Canada
Ritchie Bros. will sell more 500 truck tractors at seven upcoming auctions in Canada—in Saskatoon, SK (Nov. 30); Montreal, QC (Dec. 1 & 2); Toronto, ON (Dec. 5 & 6); Edmonton, AB (Dec. 7 & 8); Chilliwack, BC (Dec. 13); Truro, NS (Dec. 14); Prince George, BC (Dec. 15).
[Photo taken in Chilliwack, BC in March 2010]
Ritchie Bros. to sell more than 350 truck tractors over six days in Eastern Canada
Ritchie Bros. will sell more 500 truck tractors at seven upcoming auctions in Canada—in Saskatoon, SK (Nov. 30); Montreal, QC (Dec. 1 & 2); Toronto, ON (Dec. 5 & 6); Edmonton, AB (Dec. 7 & 8); Chilliwack, BC (Dec. 13); Truro, NS (Dec. 14); Prince George, BC (Dec. 15).
[Photo taken in Edmonton, AB in April 2009]
Wheel loaders on the ramp in Moerdijk, NLD
Online Bidding Milestone
On October 6, 2011, Ritchie Bros. exceeded US$5 billion in online equipment sales since the company's online bidding service was introduced in 2002. Download and embed the video from YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUP4nBAyyr8.
Online Bidding Milestone
On October 6, 2011, Ritchie Bros. exceeded US$5 billion in online equipment sales since the company's online bidding service was introduced in 2002.
Online Bidding Milestone
On October 6, 2011, Ritchie Bros. exceeded US$5 billion in online equipment sales since the company's online bidding service was introduced in 2002.
Online Bidding Milestone
On October 6, 2011, Ritchie Bros. exceeded US$5 billion in online equipment sales since the company's online bidding service was introduced in 2002.
A group of cranes peek though the morning fog in Orlando, FL
Orlando, FL - February 2011
The Ritchie Bros. Orlando auction (Feb. 15 - 19) featured more than 100 cranes
A large crowd gathers around a massive 2008 Liebherr LTM1160-51 160-ton all terrain crane
Orlando, FL - February 2011
The Ritchie Bros. Orlando auction (Feb. 15 - 19) featured more than 100 cranes
A selection of crawler tractors sold on the ramp
Orlando, FL - February 2011
The Orlando auction featured close to 300 crawler tractors of all makes, models and sizes