DirtJockey Weekly Digest - Friday, March 25th
March 25, 2016World of Asphalt and AGG1 Shows Deliver Record Numbers
The 2016 World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Academy & Expo was held March 22-24 in Nashville, TN. This year’s conference boasted a record breaking turnout of attendees from all 50 states, as well as over 60 countries around the world. The show also set a new record of exhibitors from across the industry-from large multinationals to smaller firms specializing in niche products. Read More
$46+ Million of Equipment Sold at Ritchie Brothers Largest Denver Auction Ever
In spite of harsh weather conditions, Ritchie Bros Auctioneers managed to sell a record breaking amount of equipment at their first 2016 auction in Denver, CO. Over 5,000 bidders from around the world participated in the March 17-18 auction both in person and online. Among the 3,000+ items sold were a 2010 John Deere 872G AWD motor grader, a 2012 Komatsu PC290LC-10 hydraulic excavator, and a A 2013 Volvo L120G wheel loader. Read More
EquipmentWatch Announces First Highest Retained Value Award Winners
EquipmentWatch awarded to manufacturers in 26 different categories across the industry for producing machines that show the highest residual value over the past 5 years. The categories included everything from balers, to excavators and tractors. Caterpillar took home the most awards with 5 wins, while John Deere followed close behind with 4. Read More
Interview with Roy Haverkotte, Managing Director of PRIMA Equipment and IEDA Member
Cranesy, a news site dedicated to the crane industry, interviews the Managing director of PRIMA Equipment, a member company of IDEA, about his influences and experiences in the industry. The interview includes how Haverkotte became involved in the industry, advice he would give to others, as well as a photo gallery of PRIMA’s equipment. Read More