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RB Global Inc (RB Global), formerly Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Inc, is an omnichannel marketplace that facilitates transactions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles. The company's main activities include providing value-added insights, services, and transaction solutions across various asset classes. RB Global operates its business under the brands Ritchie Bros., IAA, RB Auction, IronPlanet, Marketplace-E, GovPlanet, SalvageSale, Ritchie Bros. Financial Services, Mascus, Ritchie List, Rouse, SmartEquip, VeriTread, Xcira, DDI Technology and SYNETIQ. The company serves a diverse customer base, including automotive insurance companies, end users, dealers, fleet owners, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across industries such as automotive, construction, commercial transportation, agriculture, energy, and government surplus. It has operation in the US, Canada, Australia and across Europe. RB Global is headquartered in Westchester, Illinois, the US.
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Products and Services
| Services | Brands |
|---|---|
| Industrial Equipment Auctions | IAA |
| Transaction Solutions | RB Auction |
| Industry Solutions: | IronPlanet |
| XYZ | XYZ |
| XYZ | XYZ |
| XYZ | XYZ |
History
History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.
| Year | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Acquisitions/Mergers/Takeovers | In May, the company acquired Big Iron Auction Company, an online marketplace for agricultural equipment, land, livestock, and farm assets. |
| 2025 | Contracts/Agreements | In March, the company signed an agreement to acquire J.M. Wood Auction Co., Inc. |
| 2024 | Acquisitions/Mergers/Takeovers | In October, the company acquired Boom & Bucket, Inc, a digital fixed price marketplace. |
Competitor Comparison
| Key Parameters | RB Global Inc | Finning International Inc | Copart Inc | Generac Holdings Inc | Openlane Inc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States of America | Canada | United States of America | United States of America | United States of America |
| City | - | Surrey | Dallas | Waukesha | Carmel |
| State/Province | Illinois | British Columbia | Texas | Wisconsin | Indiana |
| No. of Employees | 8,000 | 15,047 | 11,600 | 9,400 | 4,800 |
| Entity Type | Public | Public | Public | Public | Public |
Key Financial Charts
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Executives
| Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Kessler | Director; Chief Executive Officer | Executive Board | 2023 | 53 |
| Eric J. Guerin | Chief Financial Officer | Senior Management | 2024 | 54 |
| Steve Lewis | Chief Operating Officer | Senior Management | 2024 | 51 |
| Nancy King | Chief Technology Officer | Senior Management | 2024 | 48 |
| Darren Watt | Chief Legal Officer; General Counsel; Senior Vice President | Senior Management | 2023 | 54 |
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| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
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