# Ritchie Bros. acquires Kramer Auctions in Canada

Ritchie Bros., the world's largest industrial auctioneer, acquired Kramer Auctions, a leading Canadian agricultural auction company. The acquisition strengthens Ritchie Bros.' presence in Canada's prairie provinces and agricultural sector.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2016-11-15
- Where: Canada
- Status: completed
- Products: agricultural auction services

## Companies

- [Ritchie Bros.](https://endata.com/companies/20065.md) (acquirer)
- [Kramer Auctions](https://endata.com/companies/20066.md) (target)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ritchie-bros-announces-acquisition-of-kramer-auctions-in-canada-601353605.html), 2016-11-15: "Ritchie Bros., the world's largest industrial auctioneer and a leading equipment distributor (NYSE & TSX: RBA) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Kramer Auctions, a leading Canadian agricultural auction company with exceptionally strong customer relationships in central Canada."

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