Industry leader now accepting consignments for world's premier online and onsite equipment auction
RB Global, Inc. (NYSE:RBA) (TSX:RBA), a trusted global marketplace for insights, services and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles, today announced that Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will host its premier global auction event in Orlando, FL, from February 17 to 21, 2025. Known for its size, expansive selection of equipment and premier customer experience, this annual event attracts consignors and bidders from all over the world while generating hundreds of millions of dollars for consignors each year. Sellers have their choice of flexible selling options whether delivering their assets to our 200+ acre, world-class facility or leveraging our virtual selling option.
"Our February Orlando auction is one of the most anticipated events in the equipment industry, drawing attention not only from local buyers and sellers but also across the North American and international markets," said Jeff Jeter, Chief Revenue Officer at RB Global. "This unparalleled premier auction event drew buyers from more than 80 countries last year, combining the excitement of live bidding with the efficiency of advanced technology that expands the available market and creates efficiencies for our online and onsite customers."
Bidding for the February 2025 Orlando auction will be available online and in-person, with a live auctioneer and bid catchers onsite. While onsite in Orlando, customers will also be able to explore Ritchie Bros.' core products and services, as well as a variety of other value-added services and solutions.
"We are thrilled to welcome customers to Orlando for this can't-miss event that is far more than just an auction," Jeter said. "The 2024 event was a tremendous success, with 22,000 buyers bidding on over 16,500 items from more than 1,100 consignors, generating over US$258 million in Gross Transaction Value. We're excited to see what 2025 has in store and look forward to another incredible year."
For more information about the February 2025 Orlando auction, including details about consignments, visit rbauction.com.
About RB Global
RB Global, Inc. (NYSE:RBA) (TSX:RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 14 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture. The company's marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world's largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global's portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers' management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and VeriTread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.
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