Industry Insights - Ritchie Bros. Europe

Since the early 2000s, compact construction equipment has been steadily gaining popularity every year. In this month’s SPOTLIGHT article, we’re diving into the latest trends and developments in the world of mini and midi excavators.

Smart fleet management software isn’t just for the big rental companies

Industry InsightsFebruary 25, 2022| 4 minutes to read

Unprecedented fleet utilization rates, extreme lead times on equipment replacements and parts procurement complexities. Many businesses in the European rental sector are experiencing pressure on uptime and ROI of European rental companies. It’s no surprise that the rental industry is embracing digitalization.

This 70 year-old company stays young by buying used equipment

Meet our customersFebruary 18, 2022| 5 minutes to read

When it comes to equipment management, Eric Guillou knows what he’s talking about. He manages an agricultural services company in Plouezec in France, and is passionate about his job. His fleet is diverse and includes both agricultural and earth-moving machines.

Watch: Ritchie Bros.’ Inside Edge panel with construction industry experts

Industry InsightsFebruary 10, 2022| 3 minutes to read

Ritchie Bros.’ Inside Edge webinar is back with a discussion on the ins and outs of the construction industry. The experts on the panel discussed global trends from 2021 and the outlook for the market in 2022.

Market Trends Report: Used Heavy Machinery and Industrial Vehicles, European Edition Q4 2021

Industry InsightsFebruary 3, 2022| 3 minutes to read

In our quarterly Market Trends Report, we provide valuable insights on several used equipment market trends in Europe based on data available through Ritchie Bros., the global leader in heavy machinery and industrial vehicles disposition, and Mascus, the leading European online listing service for used heavy equipment.

SPOTLIGHT: Prices of used wheeled excavators up 16%

Industry InsightsJanuary 27, 2022| 5 minutes to read

For construction businesses, wheeled excavators have distinctive advantages compared to tracked excavators. In this month’s SPOTLIGHT article, we’ll dive into some of the latest trends, supply in the market and price performance of used wheeled excavators.

The 5 Most Expensive Equipment Items Sold in Europe in 2021

Auction resultsJanuary 13, 2022| 3 minutes to read

Hundreds of thousands of equipment items, trucks, tractors, and more were sold around the world at Ritchie Bros. auctions and online marketplace in 2021. Take a look at the Top 5 most expensive machines sold in Europe in our latest countdown.

6 big construction industry trends for 2022

Industry InsightsDecember 16, 2021| 6 minutes to read

Want to know what to expect for the construction industry in 2022? We’ve rounded up 6 of the biggest trends that will affect the industry in the coming year.