Doug Feick, GC and SVP of Corporate Development,fulfills a triune role as an administrator, manager and chief legal officer at the international online marketplace... Read more here

With the Defense Logistics Agency, IronPlanet's GovPlanet generated more than $3.2 million in its first two months of online public auctions helping the government dispose of its used and excess wheeled vehicles. "The CV4-R contract returns about triple the revenue to the government than did the previous contract," said DLA Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon. Read More about it here

IronPlanet Chairman and CEO, Gregory J. Owens, recently spoke with Construction Equipment Guide following the announcement that IronPlanet and Cat Auction Services signed an agreement to merge. Owens reflects on IronPlanet’s recent growth and the benefits that larger auction marketplaces provide to buyers and sellers. Read it here.

Our first major events of the year are fast approaching. The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit & CONDEX will take place in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 10-13. IronPlanet is again sponsoring this annual gathering of construction, mining and agriculture industry distributors, manufacturers and service providers. Our team members are excited to attend the show and network with industry professionals.

Last year, IronPlanet took its technology expertise to new heights with BiddingAce, a marketplace for general aviation aircraft. The site launched in June 2014 and uses IronPlanet’s technology platform to connect aircraft sellers with buyers around the world.

An exciting year

Since the launch of BiddingAce, Craig Fuller, a well-known aviator, former president and CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and member of several Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) committees, has joined BiddingAce’s board of directors. His expertise will be a true asset to the organization and its customers.

Used truck auctions allow buyers to purchase a variety of trucks and give sellers a platform to reach buyers around the world. David Kolman of VehicleServicePros.com interviewed Paul Blalock, Vice President of Sales for TruckPlanet, to learn more about the advantages of truck auctions and guidelines for buyers and sellers. Read the article here.

It’s easier than ever to purchase used equipment via the Internet, yet some buyers still have reservations about transporting their purchases from one country to another. In this Supply Post article, Laura Michler, Inside Sales Manager for IronPlanet, takes a look at factors to consider when importing heavy equipment, including border documentation, duties and bonds and titled vehicle limitations, to ensure a smooth buying process. Read more here.

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Learn more about our exclusive reports in this interview between Jeff Jeter, IronPlanet’s President of the Americas, and Construction Machinery Middle East. Read more here.

Curious about how you can acquire surplus assets of the Department of Defense (DoD)? Military Vehicles Magazine interviewed Randy Berry, Senior Vice President of Operations and Services for IronPlanet, to learn more about the recently-launched GovPlanet. Read more here.

Properly caring for your equipment can make a world of difference when it’s time to sell. Paul Hendrix, equipment pricing analyst for IronPlanet, highlights five fleet management mistakes every owner should avoid in this Canada’s Equipment Journal article.