RBA News & Events

RB Global announced Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sold more than 10,300 equipment items, trucks and vehicles at its premier Canadian auction event in Edmonton, AB, last week. The five-day auction generated more than CA$175 million in gross transaction value. The May 11-15, 2026, online and onsite auction attracted 18,600+ registered bidders from around the world, with strong participation from Canadian buyers across key sectors, including construction, transportation and energy.

RB Global announced that it has completed the acquisition of Big Iron Auction Company. "RB Global and BigIron share a commitment to trust, transparency and putting our partners and customers first," said Jim Kessler, Chief Executive Officer of RB Global. "The BigIron team brings deep expertise and strong relationships within the U.S. agriculture market, which complements our broader marketplace capabilities. This move expands our presence in a highly attractive category, adds differentiated expertise across U.S. agriculture, including agricultural real estate transactions, and advances our operating strategy of pairing scale with specialized market leadership."