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Zachary Keller
Iron Planet Closes Strong Third Quarter Pleasanton, CA — October 15, 2007 — IronPlanet™ (www.ironplanet.com) announced third quarter gross auction sales of $47 million. In total, IronPlanet auction participants have bought and sold nearly $153 million of equipment since January 1, a growth of 30 percent over the same period last year. "IronPlanet is the leading marketplace for used heavy equipment and we remain on track for another record breaking year," said IronPlanet CEO Greg Owens. "IronPlanet continues to focus on what is most important to our customers — faster time to market, better prices through a global audience, the industry's lowest selling costs and IronPlanet's guaranteed inspection reports." Bringing a worldwide audience of buyers to every auction has helped IronPlanet maintain strong growth in its seller community as well. In the third quarter, 30 percent of sellers were using IronPlanet for the first time. “I was told that IronPlanet could reach across the world and find people to buy my equipment,” said Ronald Bridge of R&R Bridge & Son Logging, Inc., who sold more than 40 items in a one-owner liquidation on IronPlanet. “At the end of the day, I came out way ahead of where IronPlanet told me I should be and I couldn't be happier. I would recommend IronPlanet to anyone who asks.” Third Quarter 2007 Highlights
For more information on IronPlanet auctions, please visit www.ironplanet.com. IronPlanet is the world’s leading online auction company for used heavy equipment. The online marketplace is backed by Accel Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, Caterpillar, Komatsu and Volvo. IronPlanet facilitates the sale of a broad range of heavy equipment and trucks by providing an easy-to-use interface and detailed, guaranteed inspection reports enabling customers to buy and sell with confidence.
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