[Breda (Netherlands), January 28, 2025] – As 2025 begins, Ritchie Bros., the global leader in asset management and disposition, is empowering businesses to start 2025 strong with industry-leading solutions for buying and selling heavy equipment, trucks, and machinery. Leveraging decades of proven experience, Ritchie Bros.’ international business, headquartered in Breda, Netherlands, achieved significant success in 2024, selling over 83,000 items across the EMEA and APAC regions and assisting more than 23,000 customers in achieving their business goals.
With a reputation built on trust, transparency, and exceptional service, Ritchie Bros. provides flexible channels and services that help sellers to maximize returns and buyers to confidently acquire the equipment they need.
Maximizing opportunities: meeting the needs of sellers and buyers
As the demand for machinery remains strong, Ritchie Bros. provides a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to maximize returns for sellers while offering buyers easy access to a wide variety of equipment, including items for construction, mining, public works, transportation, agriculture, logging, material handling, and other heavy machinery and vehicles. With its industry-leading platforms, Ritchie Bros. connects sellers with a global audience and helps buyers to acquire the equipment they need with confidence.
Ritchie Bros.’ unreserved auctions offer sellers direct exposure to an international buyer base, ensuring transparency and quick returns, with proceeds typically received within 21 days. For those who prefer more control, the Marketplace-E platform allows sellers to set their prices while benefiting from Ritchie Bros.' negotiation and transaction services, ensuring secure and swift deals.
For buyers, Ritchie Bros. offers access to a vast inventory of equipment across numerous categories, available through both live unreserved auctions and the 24/7 Marketplace-E platform. Buyers can take advantage of flexible purchasing options, including negotiating on prices or using the “Buy Now” feature for immediate purchases. Supported by a secure, user-friendly bidding process and exceptional customer service, Ritchie Bros. makes acquiring the right equipment simple and efficient.
“Our selling solutions are designed to deliver the best value for all our customers, whether they are sellers or buyers, while making the transaction process secure, seamless and worry-free," said Duncan Ainscough, Head of International Sales at Ritchie Bros. "Through our 'Start 2025 Strong' campaign, we are intensifying our marketing efforts to ensure that every piece of equipment is strategically positioned to attract the right buyers and help them to find the high-quality machinery that meets their specific needs”.
Save these dates! Upcoming auctions
Ritchie Bros. has several upcoming auctions scheduled in the international region, including:
- Maltby, United Kingdom - 12-13 Feb
- Mantilly, France – 13 Feb (agricultural auction)
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 24-25 Feb
- Moerdijk, The Netherlands – 26-27 Feb
- Australia – 3-4 Mar
- Ocana, Spain – 12-13 Mar
- Caorso, Italy – 13-14 Mar
- Meppen, Germany – 19-20 Mar
- France – 25-27 Mar
- Maltby, United Kingdom – 26-27 Mar
- Marketplace-E – 24/7 online
For additional information on selling equipment, complete this form to be contacted by the Ritchie Bros. Sales team and learn about best options available. For buying equipment, visit rbauction.com.
About Ritchie Bros.
Ritchie Bros., an RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) company, is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets. Operating in a number of sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, mining, and forestry, the company's selling channels include: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest industrial auctioneer offering live auction events with online bidding; IronPlanet, an online marketplace with weekly featured auctions and providing the exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; Marketplace-E, a controlled marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; Ritchie List, a self-serve listing service for North America; Mascus, a leading European online equipment listing service; Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty, offering privately negotiated sales; and sector-specific solutions GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, and Kruse Energy. The company's suite of solutions also includes financing and leasing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. For more information about Ritchie Bros., visit RitchieBros.com.