IronPlanet®, the leading online marketplace for buying and selling used heavy equipment, today announced that it has acquired Kruse Energy and Equipment Auctioneers LLC, the leader in oilfield equipment auctions, extending its presence in the oilfield industry. Terms were not disclosed.

PLEASANTON, Calif. – October 29, 2014 –GovPlanet^SM, an online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling used government assets, announced that buyers can start viewing and bidding on U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) rolling stock surplus assets beginning today. The first auction on November 19, 2014, will feature over 175 inspected items many of which are available for preview now on www.govplanet.com. GovPlanet.com will serve as the primary marketplace for the sale of DoD rolling stock surplus assets.

Is buying and selling surplus military vehicles a hobby of yours? John Adams-Graf, Editor for Military Vehicles Magazine and Military Trader, takes a look at how IronPlanet will take over selling surplus stock for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

With TruckPlanet, buying and selling used commercial trucks has never been easier. Work Truck magazine explores the history and advantages of TruckPlanet here and in the September issue.

PLEASANTON, Calif. – [Sept. 24, 2014] – IronPlanet®, the leading online marketplace for buying and selling used heavy equipment and trucks, today launched GovPlanet^SM, an online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling used government assets. GovPlanet will be the primary marketplace for the sale of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) rolling stock surplus assets.

“We are excited to bring our expertise as well as our over one million registered users to the government surplus market with our recently awarded contract from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency,” said Gregory J. Owens, Chairman and CEO, IronPlanet. “GovPlanet is a compelling new platform for fast and efficient disposal of government surplus equipment that we believe will transform the way assets have traditionally been sold in this market. We look forward to working with the DoD and other public sector entities as we grow GovPlanet.”

“I would like to commend the staff at IronPlanet for the ease in selling several pieces of equipment earlier this year. Our representative, Chris Owens, was very helpful and the entire process went smoothly. I would highly recommend IronPlanet to anyone thinking of selling construction equipment and will be using the site again as future needs arise.” – Carletta Fannin, Executive Assistant, Guyan International

Dublin, Ireland – 22 August 2014 — IronPlanet (www.ironplanet.com), the world’s leading online auction company for pre-owned construction, mining and agricultural equipment, has announced it will be holding its first ever West African online auction on September 3^rd, 2014.

In conjunction with their alliance partner, GraysOnline, IronPlanet will be selling over 100 items of Surface and Mining equipment as well as a wide range of heavy construction machinery. The auction will feature machines from Caterpillar, Komatsu and many other top brands, and will contain the following specific items:

Onsite auctions are no longer the only method for buying and selling used heavy equipment. Learn how online marketplaces like IronPlanet are making it easier than ever to manage a fleet in an article from Piling Canada (p. 22-32).

Sometimes you may want to purchase equipment without bidding. With allEquip, our new buy-it-now
marketplace, you can purchase equipment quickly and easily at a haggle-free price. Want to learn more about allEquip?

Jeff Jeter, IronPlanet's president of the Americas, talks with Lindsey Anderson, editor, in this month's issue of Access, Lift & Handlers (p. 29-32).

There are many reasons why a fleet may change its remarketing efforts, including higher returns, ease of selling, a larger buyer base and faster transactions. Learn how the City of Madison, Wis. has utilized IronPlanet to sell its equipment via Government Fleet.