DUBLIN, Ireland – IronPlanet, a leading online marketplace for used heavy equipment, today announced the appointment of Scott McCall as Major Accounts Manager for Cranes.

Scott McCall joins IronPlanet from HSG Systems, where he developed a distribution business. Prior to this, he was Owner and Director at UES (Utility Equipment Sales). While Scott has been primarily based in the UK, he spent four years in Russia and other CIS countries, and will be on hand to offer valuable insights into these markets.

IronPlanet will host its weekly Featured Auction on Thursday, November 1, and this week's sale has more than 850 items available to bidders. Those in need of drill, bore and trench equipment may want to check out the listings, as there are many options for these items in this sale, including road plates, trench shields and multiple lots of drill rods. The Featured Auction includes many other items, from construction equipment such as excavators and skid steer loaders to vehicles such as dump trucks and tractor trailers. With less than 24 hours until the auction begins, it can be a good idea for interested buyers to check out the offerings, so they are prepared to bid when the goods they want reach the auction block.

IronPlanet's weekly Featured Auction is a great place for construction companies, farmers and other labor professionals to find used construction equipment and agriculture equipment for affordable prices. The October 18 sale has more than 800 items, ranging from large machinery such as excavators and compactors to smaller items including tools, parts and generators. Interested buyers can visit the IronPlanet website to browse the selection ahead of the auction and find the goods they need. They can place a Priority Bid on a particular listing or make note of its auction time to be prepared to compete for their goods when the sale begins.

IronPlanet CEO Greg Owens was recently interviewed by the Wall Street Journal on the upcoming IPO of Facebook. On February 1, the social media giant registered with the United States Security and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering. The news has caught the attention of many investors and companies like IronPlanet, which are already in IPO registration.

“We’re certainly interested in the (Facebook) issue price and how the market responds to them in the first day of trading,” said Owens.

According to the article, there are 63 venture-backed companies now in IPO registration. Some, like IronPlanet, are waiting for the right time to maximize value for shareholders.