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IronPlanet Featured in American Cranes & Transport

Posted by IronPlanet on Dec 20, 2016 6:42:47 AM

IronPlanet breaks record for used heavy equipment inspections

 

 

Written by Hannah Sundermeyer

 

Iron Planet, a leading online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets, announced that it has conducted a record-breaking number of annual inspections in 2016, with over 100,000 pieces of equipment evaluated and certified by its professional inspectors, which is more inspections than the company has ever conducted to-date.

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IronPlanet Featured in ConstructionWeekOnline.com

Posted by IronPlanet on Dec 16, 2016 6:00:00 AM

IronPlanet breaks inspection record in 2016

 

 

 

by James Morgan 

 

IronPlanet has inspected more than 100,000 pieces of equipment so far in 2016.

 

The figure represents a new annual record for the online equipment marketplace.

 

All of the inspected pieces of equipment were evaluated and certified by IronPlanet’s professional inspectors.

 

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IronPlanet Webinar Series - Episode 1: From eBay to Excavators - Planning for Profit in the Digital Age

Posted by IronPlanet on Dec 15, 2016 10:28:11 AM

The first in the IronPlanet® Webinar Series 'eBay to Excavators – Planning for Profit in the Digital Age' was a resounding success - thank you to all who joined us! If you missed it don't worry, you can access the webinar through our YouTube channel below. 

 

In this edition IronPlanet CMO and former eBay Marketing VP Matt Ackley, along with IronPlanet VP of Seller Marketing Michelle O’Brien, discussed evolving digital processes for marketing and selling in the fast-paced digital age.

 

Designed for sellers of used heavy equipment, machinery, trucks and other rolling stock this webinar helps you:

  • Gain insights into the new IronPlanet platforms available when considering disposition options.
  • Insight from former eBay Marketing VP Matt Ackley about how digital marketing and data driven analytics is moulding the future of equipment disposition globally.
  • A first view and understanding of IronPlanet's new Make Offer format 

 

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Topics: Webinar

IronPlanet Concludes 2016 with All-Humvee, Government Surplus, Truck and Heavy Equipment Auctions

Posted by IronPlanet on Dec 15, 2016 6:00:00 AM

Over 300 Humvees available to the public, including the USMC Model M1123 

 

GovPlanet to feature additional government surplus equipment and IronPlanet to hold equipment and trucks sales in end-of-year online events

 

Who:

IronPlanet®, a leading online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets, today announced that its GovPlanet marketplace will hold its last “All-Humvee” online auction of the year, featuring US Army and US Marine Corps Humvee vehicles on Tuesday, December 20, 2016.

 

Building upon the momentum and growth of GovPlanet, the sale will include a wide assortment of US Army Humvees. Further, GovPlanet is featuring an opportunity for civilians to purchase a US Marine Corps M1123 Humvee. These specialty units are demilitarized and outfitted for sports and outdoor enthusiasts.

 

IronPlanet will also host multiple “end-of-year” online auctions, including a government surplus sale on GovPlanet on Wednesday, December 21 and a construction equipment and trucks sale on IronPlanet and its TruckPlanet marketplace on Thursday, December 22. The sales will include late-model, low-hour equipment and trucks.

 

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Topics: Trucks, Press Releases, Government Surplus, Heavy Equipment

Construction Equipment Guide Writes about IronPlanet Breaking the Record for Used Heavy Equipment Inspections

Posted by IronPlanet on Dec 14, 2016 6:00:00 AM

IronPlanet Breaks Record for Used Heavy Equipment Inspections, With More Than 100,000 Items Inspected in 2016

 

 

 

IronPlanet announced that it has conducted a record-breaking number of annual inspections in 2016.

 

IronPlanet, a leading online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets, today announced that it has conducted a record-breaking number of annual inspections in 2016, with more than 100,000 pieces of equipment evaluated and certified by its professional inspectors, which is more inspections than the company has ever conducted to-date.

 

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IronPlanet Breaks Record for Used Heavy Equipment Inspections, With More than 100,000 Items Inspected in 2016

Posted by IronPlanet on Dec 13, 2016 7:14:36 AM

IronPlanet’s IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification ensures buyers receive the equipment they expect

 

IronPlanet®, a leading online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets, today announced that it has conducted a record-breaking number of annual inspections in 2016, with over 100,000 pieces of equipment evaluated and certified by its professional inspectors, which is more inspections than the company has ever conducted to-date.

 

The cornerstone of IronPlanet’s industry leading inspection process is its unique IronClad Assurance equipment condition certification. This unmatched process lets buyers know that one of the company's inspectors has personally visited the item, taken pictures and conducted a comprehensive inspection of key systems and components. What the buyer sees in the inspection report is what they get when they receive the equipment. IronClad Assurance allows buyers to purchase with confidence knowing that the items have been given a full and detailed inspection by an industry expert. IronPlanet's team of over 250 professional inspectors average more than 20 years of equipment experience and follow a standardized, reliable and consistent method of evaluation.

 

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Topics: Press Releases

IronPlanet's December 15 Auction: Better Than a Snow Day!

Posted by IronPlanet on Dec 9, 2016 11:15:00 PM

Given the fact that IronPlanet headquarters are in snow-deprived northern California, it's no surprise we get giddy as six-year-olds when we see videos like this:

or this:


or this:
 

Honestly, we think this looks like a hoot.
 
IronPlanet's December 15 auction has equipment that's guaranteed to brighten up a long winter's night, like this 2005 Volvo A35D Articulated Dump Truck,  this  2014 Cat 416F Backhoe Loader, or this Cat 14G Motor Grader

 

  View the December 15 Auction

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Topics: Auctions

FleetOwner Writes About IronPlanet's Upcoming Webinar: eBay to Excavators — Planning for Profit in the Digital Age

Posted by IronPlanet on Dec 9, 2016 8:54:18 AM

Webinar offers look at how online platform can boost used sales

 

 

 

Online used equipment marketplace IronPlanet is offering a webinar on how technology can help fleets get the most out of their used equipment sales. The webinar, "eBay to Excavators — Planning for Profit in the Digital Age," happens Weds., Dec. 14 at 10:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. EST.

 

IronPlanet Chief Marketing Officer Matt Ackley and VP of Seller Marketing Michelle O'Brien will discuss "evolving digital processes for marketing and selling in the fast-paced digital age," the company says. 

 

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IronPlanet Produces “eBay to Excavators - Planning for Profit in the Digital Age” -- A Webinar for Heavy Equipment Sellers

Posted by IronPlanet on Dec 7, 2016 6:00:00 AM

 

Who:

IronPlanet®, a leading online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets, today announced an exciting webinar on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 titled, “eBay to Excavators - Planning for Profit in the Digital Age.”

 

Join IronPlanet CMO and former eBay Marketing VP Matt Ackley, along with IronPlanet VP of Seller Marketing Michelle O’Brien, as they discuss evolving digital processes for marketing and selling in the fast-paced digital age.

 

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Topics: Press Releases, Webinar

Equipment World's Big Iron Dealer Features IronPlanet's allEquip 

Posted by IronPlanet on Dec 7, 2016 6:00:00 AM
IronPlanet adds negotiated pricing to allEquip used equipment marketplace 
 
 
Tom Jackson 
 
 

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 in just a few clicks—without having to bid on it.

 

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