Caterpillar and Ritchie Bros announce a strategic alliance

Caterpillar has announced an alliance with Ritchie Bros, a global industrial auctioneer and equipment distributor, for the Canada-based company to conduct live onsite and online auctions for used Caterpillar equipment.
September 1, 2016 Read time: 2 mins

178 Caterpillar has announced an alliance with 8031 Ritchie Bros, a global industrial auctioneer and equipment distributor, for the Canada-based company to conduct live onsite and online auctions for used Caterpillar equipment.

The announcement comes on heels of Ritchie Bros buying auctioneer 714 IronPlanet, a private company based in the United States but operating globally, for around US$758.5 million.

The new strategic alliance between Ritchie Bros and Caterpillar replaces and expands on existing agreements in place between Caterpillar, its dealers and IronPlanet.

IronPlanet was set up in 1999 and focuses on the needs of corporate accounts, equipment manufacturers, dealers and government entities in equipment disposition solutions. The company conducts its sales primarily through online-only platforms, with weekly online auctions and in other equipment marketplaces.

In 2015, IronPlanet had sales of around $787 million of gross merchandise value (GMV) through their sales channels during 2015, according to a joint statement.

Under Caterpillar’s deal with Ritchie Bros, the auctioneer will provide Caterpillar and its dealers with access to proprietary auction platforms, software and other value-added services. This will enhance the exchange of information and services between customers, dealers and suppliers, according to a statement from Caterpillar.

“The strategic alliance is also expected to strengthen Ritchie Bros’ relationship with Caterpillar's independent dealers around the world by providing them enhanced and continued access to a global auction marketplace to sell their used equipment.”

The strategic alliance between Ritchie Bros and Caterpillar will have an initial five-year term. After completing the acquisition of IronPlanet, Ritchie Bros will operate live onsite auctions at participating Caterpillar dealers' locations under the Cat Auction Services brand and also encompass Ritchie Bros other onsite and online brands.

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