WESTCHESTER, Ill., May 18 — RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) (“RB Global” or the “Company”), the trusted global partner for insights, services and transaction solutions, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Big Iron Auction Company (“BigIron”), accelerating the Company’s strategic expansion into the U.S. agriculture market.
“RB Global and BigIron share a commitment to trust, transparency and putting our partners and customers first,” said Jim Kessler, Chief Executive Officer of RB Global. “The BigIron team brings deep expertise and strong relationships within the U.S. agriculture market, which complements our broader marketplace capabilities. This move expands our presence in a highly attractive category, adds differentiated expertise across U.S. agriculture, including agricultural real estate transactions, and advances our operating strategy of pairing scale with specialized market leadership.”
Founded in the early 1980s, BigIron has built a strong reputation for its transparent, unreserved auction model and customer-first approach across agricultural equipment, real estate and related assets. Embedded in the rural communities it serves across the United States, BigIron has developed strong, local relationships with farmers, landowners and rural enterprises. Customers will benefit from access to RB Global’s broader marketplace capabilities, including onsite, offsite and digital channels and solutions, while maintaining the relationships and experience they value today.