01 June 2010

RITCHIE Bros Auctioneers, the world’s largest industrial auctioneer, sold more than 2,000 pieces of equipment and trucks to more than 600 on-site and online bidders from 49 countries at its second unreserved Dubai auction of the year, held last month.

A major highlight was the sale of five late model Manitowoc crawler cranes (including two 2550 model, 300-tonne crawler cranes), and a late model Terex Comedil tower crane. One of the late model Manitowoc cranes and the Terex Comedil tower crane were purchased by buyers from India.

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• Yammine embarks on major expansion
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• Dorma hits historic 100-million mark
• Dubai auction sets record
• RTA opens seven metro stations
• Schon to fast-track work on Dubai Lagoon
• Pultron factory to serve regional market
• New mall for Ajman Uptown
• Update
• Capital Centre to get 800 Rotana rooms
• Borouge expansion deal signed
• DPG plans new city for skilled workers
• Cooling network boosted

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