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Trailcon to build new facilities in Calgary and Edmonton
CALGARY, Alta. – Trailcon Leasing announced today it will build new facilities in Calgary and Edmonton to support the current and future growth of the trailer and equipment company. With construction set to commence this May and conclude in the…
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AMTA to break ground on new Edmonton facility Sept. 6
EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new office building and five-acre training track Sept. 6. “We’re pleased to be putting shovels in the ground for the continued development of this…
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Over $184 million sold at Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction
EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros.’ recent auction in Edmonton, Alta. saw close to 14,000 people bid on more than 8,650 items and spend $184 million over the course of the four day event. “As activity levels are picking up in…
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Ritchie Bros.’ Edmonton auction to offer ‘supermarket of equipment’
EDMONTON, Alta. – There will be no shortage of items to choose from at this month’s Ritchie Bros. auction in Edmonton, Alta., with just under 8,000 on the list. The four-day event will feature more than 210 truck tractors, over…
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Trailcon appoints a regional manager for Western Canada
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Trailcon Leasing Inc. has named Brian Jones as its regional manager for Western Canada, overseeing sales, operations and administration for the Calgary, Edmonton and Surrey markets. “My objectives within the new role will be to strengthen our…
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Fastfrate investing millions into western Canadian expansion
WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Consolidated Fastfrate is investing nearly $20 million to purchase a new $10 million facility in Edmonton, a $1.5 million expansion in Winnipeg and $5.5 million to add 238 intermodal chassis to its container transport operations. “These are…
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Ritchie Bros.’ Edmonton auction to feature thousands of items, three charity trips
EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. will hold a fourth Edmonton, Alta. auction from Sept. 7-9, with more than 5,100 items already confirmed for sale and more expected to be added to the list. “Whether you’re looking for one item or…
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Edmonton auctions set record pace for Ritchie Bros.
EDMONTON, Alta. – After a third successful Edmonton, Alta. auction this week, Richie Bros. Auctioneers has sold a record $451 million worth of trucks and equipment in the province’s capitol city, a 14% increase from the same period last year.…
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Ritchie Bros.’ Edmonton auction largest in Canadian history
EDMONTON, Alta. – It was a record week for Ritchie Bros. in Edmonton, as the auctioneers set new company records for online sales, bidders and number of sellers at its largest Canadian auction ever and the second largest overall in…
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Five-day auction expected to be biggest ever
Two El Caminos being sold for charity
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In face of slumping economy, Ritchie Bros. sees record crowds in Alberta
EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. are expecting a strong turnout at its next equipment auction April 26-28 in Edmonton, Alta., despite the recent downturn in the province’s economy. The auctioneers said 2015 saw record participation for its Edmonton auctions, with…
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Freightliner names Edmonton one of North America’s hardest working cities
EDMONTON, Alta. — Edmonton has been declared by Freightliner to be one of North America’s hardest working cities. It joins New York City, Charlotte, N.C. and Seattle-Tacoma as the 2016 recipients. The Hardest Working Cities program from Freightliner honours cities…
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Edmonton Kenworth expands Fort McMurray location
FORT McMURRAY, Alta. — Edmonton Kenworth has moved its Fort McMurray dealership to a new 13,000 sq.-ft. location with a larger parts department and four service bays, the company announced. It also doubled the capacity of its remote service fleet…
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Doug’s Tank Truck fleet to be auctioned by Ritchie Bros.
EDMONTON, Alta. – An entire tanker truck fleet is just part of the offering at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers’ September sale. The company will run over 6,500 trucks and heavy equipment across the auction block at its Edmonton facility during what…
