A Year in Review: Ritchie Bros.’ 2025 Milestones and Achievements
In 2025, Ritchie Bros. delivered one of its strongest performances to date. Strong auction activity, major regional milestones, and high customer engagement drove results across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Throughout the year, Ritchie Bros. strengthened its position as a global equipment sales marketplace. By combining technology, trusted expertise, and local teams, the company connected sellers to international buyers with confidence.
APAC & EMEA: A year driven by global demand
Across EMEA and APAC, Ritchie Bros. conducted 79 auctions in 2025. These sales included more than 101,800 lots from over 6,000 sellers. In turn, they attracted 21,300+ buyers and 81,300+ bidders through Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, IronPlanet, and Marketplace-E.
Together, these results demonstrate the strength of Ritchie Bros.’ global equipment sales platform. Local market knowledge, combined with international reach, continues to help customers make confident fleet decisions.
Germany | Record auctions and international visibility
Germany played a central role in Ritchie Bros.’ EMEA performance in 2025. The year began with the largest auction ever held in the country.
Later, Ritchie Bros. strengthened its international profile through its presence at bauma in Munich and Agritechnica in Hannover. These leading industry tradeshows created valuable opportunities to meet customers and showcase the full range of selling solutions.
Growth powered by people & backed by technology
“2025 was a year of expanded reach and deeper customer partnerships,” says Ghislaine Duijmelings, General Manager International at Ritchie Bros. “We strengthened the international network our customers rely on, but beyond the numbers, our success came from the people who make this company what it is – experts on the ground who understand local markets and connect them to global opportunity. This combination of human insight and worldwide demand is what will carry our customers confidently into 2026.”
Looking ahead to the first major selling moments of the new year, Ritchie Bros. will continue to support customers with the insight and reach they need to start 2026 strong and get more with Ritchie Bros.
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Ein Jahresrückblick: Meilensteine und Erfolge von Ritchie Bros. im Jahr 2025 |
