Global auction house expands its Australian presence - Fully Loaded

Ritchie Bros. buys WA auction firm - PowerTorque

Ritchie Bros. has agreed to acquire WA firm, Smith Broughton Auctioneers. Image: Ritchie Bros.A global heavy equipment asset management and disposition company has broadened its presence in Australia’s mining and construction sectors with the acquisition of Smith Broughton Auctioneers.  Ritchie Bros., part of RB Global, has signed an agreement to acquire Smith Broughton Auctioneers and its affiliated company, Allied Equipment Sales, pending sati…

Global auction house expands its Australian presence - Fully Loaded

The team at Ritchie Bros. and Smith Broughton. Image: Ritchie Bros.There are changes afoot in the Western Australian equipment auction market with Ritchie Bros. expanding its presence via the acquisition of Smith Broughton Auctioneers. Ritchie Bros., part of RB Global, has signed an agreement to acquire Smith Broughton Auctioneers and its affiliated company, Allied Equipment Sales, pending satisfaction of closing conditions. Ritchie Bros. vice-p…