Ritchie Bros. is the world's largest marketplace for used heavy equipment, trucks, and industrial assets, providing end-to-end solutions for buying and selling. Founded in 1958, the company pioneered the unreserved auction model that became an industry standard. It is publicly traded on the NYSE and TSX under the ticker RBA and is legally domiciled in Canada, with its global headquarters in Westchester, Illinois.
The company operates a portfolio of specialized platforms to serve different segments of the asset disposition market. These include RB Auction and IronPlanet for live and online auctions, Marketplace-E for direct sales, GovPlanet for government surplus, and SalvageSale and IAA for salvage vehicles. It also offers financing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services.
Ritchie Bros. maintains a global operational footprint, with auction sites in 13 countries and a customer base spanning more than 170 countries. Its platforms serve key industry verticals including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, mining, and government sectors.
