Ritchie Ends First Quarter With Strong Auction Sales

Vancouver, B.C.-based Ritchie Brothers ended the first quarter with large auctions in Chicago and Olympia, Wash., with both auctions setting attendance records for their respective regions. More than 3,400 customers attended the Chicago auction, purchasing more than $38 million worth of equipment. More than 3,300 attended the Olympia event, resulting in more than $23 million in gross auction sales.