Ritchie Bros. opens new local storage yards in Sweden and Finland to support sellers

We’ve opened two new local storage yards in Sweden and Finland to provides sellers in the Nordic region with convenient local consignment options while connecting them with our unmatched global buyer base.

New yards offer ‘GLOCAL’ approach to selling

With the new storage yards, Ritchie Bros. is introducing a “GLOCAL” approach: combining global reach with local consignment.

Sellers can now consign their equipment locally while benefiting from access to the largest international pool of buyers. These facilities are strategically positioned and will allow sellers to reduce transportation costs compared to shipping to Ritchie Bros.’ larger European hubs, such as Moerdijk and Meppen.

Local consignment, global reach, and other advantages

Sellers in Sweden and Finland will enjoy numerous advantages when consigning with Ritchie Bros.

These benefits include the opportunity to consign locally while connecting to Ritchie Bros.’ extensive global network of buyers, ensuring increased visibility and stronger bidding activity.

All assets consigned at these facilities will be included in major international auction events, maximizing their exposure, and benefiting from Ritchie Bros.’ buyer-friendly auction format, which drives robust bidding and higher price performance. Each asset will be professionally inspected by certified Ritchie Bros. inspectors to meet the highest quality standards, further enhancing its appeal to the largest pool of international bidders.

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The new local storage yards also offer reduced transportation costs compared to shipping to Ritchie Bros.’ larger European hubs, such as Moerdijk or Meppen. In addition, the facilities align with Ritchie Bros.’ sustainability efforts by reducing transportation needs, helping lower the CO2 emission footprint.

Furthermore, Ritchie Bros. handles the entire sales process —from storage to marketing, transportation, and payment processing—, ensuring a hassle-free experience for sellers. Payments are processed swiftly, with sellers receiving proceeds 21 days after the auction, providing a reliable and efficient transaction process.

Location details for new yards

The Swedish facility is located at Mosippsvägen 6, 567 92 Vaggeryd, in cooperation with SMT Sweden. The yard is strategically positioned along the E4 highway to provide convenient local consignment options while granting access to global buyers.

In Finland, the new yard is situated at Högbergintie 3, 04360 Tuusula, in collaboration with Mäntylä, a trusted partner with over 60 years of experience in transport. This facility is located close to Helsinki – Vantaa airport ensuring easy access for buyers and a seamless consigning process for Finnish sellers.

Upcoming auction calendar

All assets consigned at the new storage yards in Sweden and Finland will be included in major international auction events. Here are some upcoming selling opportunities:

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• Moerdijk (Construction auction): 23/24 April, 18/19 June, 16/17 September, 26/27 November
• Meppen (Agricultural auction): 12/13 June, 18/19 September, 19/20 November

For more information visit www.rbauction.com or contact us in Sweden by calling: +46 703 77 01. For more information about the Finland yard, call: +358 40 519 213.

To consign your equipment, complete this form.

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