IronPlanet Returns to Houston for the First Cat Auction Services Unreserved Public Auction of 2017

Posted by IronPlanet on Jan 18, 2017 6:00:00 AM

On-Site Event Featured Sellers Include Zachry-Odebrecht Parkway Builders

 

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IronPlanet®, a leading online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets, rolls in to the Houston area on Wednesday, February 1 for its first major Cat Auction Services Unreserved Public Auction of the of the year.

 

This Texas event will feature hundreds of items from Zachry-Odebrecht Parkway Builders, and other sellers. Those who cannot make the on-site auction in person can bid on the equipment of their choice with IronPlanet® LiveStreamTM, the next generation in online bidding for live, on-site auctions. Additional details on this on-site event are available at ironplanet.com/houston.

 

IronPlanet was selected by Zachry-Odebrecht Parkway Builders to help manage and sell equipment related to the major regional SH99 Grand Parkway Project in Houston, Texas, as it moved toward completion. IronPlanet was chosen for its comprehensive platform, offering fixed and negotiated price formats that compliment online and on-site auction options, returning higher ROI by matching equipment to the best formats and buyers locally and around the world.

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Topics: Trucks, Press Releases, Heavy Equipment, Cat Auction Services

IronPlanet Gears Up for Major Five-Day Florida Cat Auction Services Unreserved Public Auction on February 13-17

Posted by IronPlanet on Jan 11, 2017 6:00:00 AM

IronPlanet to Leverage Innovative Technologies and Real-time Mobile Capabilities for On-site Events

 

Ring Power Hosts Cat Auction Services Event with Wide Inventory of Equipment Near Orlando, FL, February 13 – 17, 2017

 

IronPlanet®, a leading online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets, today announced details and new technology innovations for its upcoming Florida Cat Auction Services Unreserved Public Auction. Following the record-breaking success of its 2016 Florida sale, this year’s event will be held over five days in order to meet the needs of the dozens of featured Caterpillar dealers, leading OEMs, dealers, construction companies, rental companies, financial institutions, and other large fleet owners that have consigned equipment. Building on triple-digit 2016 new user growth of 125%, pre-registrations to the Florida event are already up over 500%, giving our sellers unparalleled access to both a local and global buyer base.

 

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Topics: Press Releases, Auctions, Cat Auction Services

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

 

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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

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 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

 

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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

IronPlanet Kicks Off December with the East-West Sale Featuring Cat Auction Services Unreserved Public Auction in Portland, OR and an Online Auction Hosted By Ring Power

Posted by IronPlanet on Nov 30, 2016 6:00:00 AM

On-site Event Featured Sellers Include Western States Equipment Co., Peterson Cat and Peterson Equipment

 

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IronPlanet®, a leading online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets comes to the Pacific Northwest with its first Cat Auction Services Unreserved Public Auction in Portland, OR. The on-site event taking place on December 7 at Portland Meadows, features nearly 500 items from sellers including: Western States Equipment Co., Peterson Cat and Peterson Equipment. Those who cannot make the on-site auction in person can still bid on the equipment of their choice with IronPlanet® LiveStreamTM, the next generation in online bidding for live, on-site auctions. Additional details on this onsite event are available HERE.

 

The December 7 on-site event will be followed by an online only auction on December 8, with nearly 1,500 items up for auction including items from featured seller, Ring Power. Additional details for this online sale are available HERE.

 

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Topics: Press Releases, Auctions, Events

IronPlanet® Launches New allEquip® Fixed and Negotiated Price Format Compliments Online and Onsite Auctions

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


Introduction of New allEquip with Make Offer Feature
Gives Sellers a Key Disposition Choice when Fixed and Negotiated Pricing is Preferred

IronPlanet®, a leading online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets, today unveiled the new allEquip® fixed and negotiated pricing format with Make Offer functionality. Adding to its worldwide technology-driven online and onsite auction formats, with the new allEquip, IronPlanet now offers sellers the industry’s most robust suite of disposition options, including a fixed and negotiated pricing format that enables them to set expected returns.

 

 

“With the new allEquip, sellers who may have waited to market their equipment through online and onsite auctions now have a clear option to set their own prices, as well as the flexibility to see what offers might come,” said Matt Ackley, IronPlanet Chief Marketing Officer. “Additionally, IronPlanet enables parallel listing so that sellers can market on their own website and on IronPlanet, reaching a seller’s local audience as well as our 1.5 million registered users. For buyers, the new allEquip is a great set and negotiated pricing format option to auction bidding, which also enables us to bring more quality equipment to market, faster.”

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Topics: Press Releases, Heavy Equipment

IronPlanet® and TruckPlanet® Launch Fleet Services Offerings Featuring Powerful New IronPlanet Truck Locator for Multi-Truck Purchases

Posted by IronPlanet on Nov 10, 2016 6:00:00 AM

New Fleet Services Uniquely Addresses the Needs of Buyers Looking to Quickly and Economically Purchase Multiple Trucks in a Single or Batch Transaction


 IronPlanet®, a leading online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets, in conjunction with its TruckPlanet marketplace, today launched Fleet Services featuring IronPlanet Truck Locator. With access to over $200 million in Class 8 and other trucks, Fleet Services, and particularly IronPlanet Truck Locator, will uniquely meet the needs of multi-unit and fleet buyers.

 

“IronPlanet and its TruckPlanet marketplace have become go-to destinations for the disposition and purchase of quality used heavy equipment and trucks,” said Paul Blalock, Vice President, Truck Sales, IronPlanet. “With our new Fleet Services program, and IronPlanet Truck Locator, we are now also the destination for fleet buyers of all sizes. If you want to buy one late-model sleeper or daycab, that’s great and we have what you want, but now if you want to buy 25 matched trucks that are all trade-term ready, IronPlanet Truck Locator will help you manage or grow your fleet quickly, easily and economically all at once.”

 

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Topics: Trucks, Press Releases

IronPlanet Holds “All-Humvee” Auction on GovPlanet Marketplace Featuring Humvees from the US Army and the US Marine Corps, On November 15, 2016

Posted by IronPlanet on Nov 8, 2016 6:00:00 AM

Over 400 Humvees Available to the Public, Including the USMC Model M1123 

 

IronPlanet to Donate Portion of Proceeds to Fisher House Foundation

 

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IronPlanet®, a leading online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets, today announced that its GovPlanet marketplace will hold its latest “All-Humvee” online auction sale of US Army and US Marine Corps Humvee vehicles on Tuesday, November 15, 2016.

 

In addition to a selection of US Army Humvees, GovPlanet is also 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.

 

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Topics: Press Releases, Government Surplus, Events

IronPlanet Sells Record $99 Million in Gross Merchandising Volume During “September to Remember” Heavy Equipment Auctions

Posted by IronPlanet on Oct 20, 2016 6:00:00 AM

23 Auctions in 30 Days with Bidders from 84 Countries, Nearly 10,000 Items Sold

 

PLEASANTON, Calif. –  IronPlanet®, a leading online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets, today announced record-breaking results from its month-long September to remember auction events. Combining both online and on-site auctions, the company sold 9,890 items for more than $99 million in GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume), during 23 auctions in September.

 

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Topics: Press Releases, Auctions, Events, Data