{"id":1587,"date":"2011-06-30T08:18:33","date_gmt":"2011-06-30T15:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cssgroupsite.com\/lighthouse\/?p=1587"},"modified":"2011-06-30T08:18:33","modified_gmt":"2011-06-30T15:18:33","slug":"the-preferred-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cssgroupsite.com\/lighthouse\/the-preferred-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"The Preferred Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>I<\/strong><\/span>ronPlanet have recently expanded its global reach into the Middle East and Subcontinent region and have appointed the CSS Group as their preferred freight and logistics partner in order to provide door-to-door freight and logistic solutions no matter the size or location for cargoes purchased on line.<\/br><br \/>\nIronPlanet via CSS also provides complete documentation services, which enables seller and buyers complete security when handling transactions online.<\/br><br \/>\n\u201cWe are delighted to be appointed the preferred freight and logistic solutions partner in the Middle East and Subcontinent region for IronPlanet as our local knowledge with global expertise will enhance this fruitful business relationship,\u201d adds T.S. Kaladharan, Chairman CSS Group.\u201cWith our reliable network of partners worldwide andour well-trained and seasoned professionals we are able to cater to a niche market in the Middle East and Subcontinent region for used construction and agricultural equipment and look forward to continually build on our business relationship with IronPlanet worldwide,\u201d says T.S. Kaladharan.<\/br><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">About IronPlanet<\/span><\/strong><\/br><br \/>\nIronPlanet is the world\u2019s leading online auction companies for used construction and agricultural equipment. Their sellers achieve more profitable sales through low transaction costs and better price realizations through a global audience of buyers. Their guaranteed inspection reports and exclusive IronClad Assurance enable buyers to bid with a high degree of confidence. IronPlanet is backed by Accel Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, Caterpillar, Komatsu and Volvo.<\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">GREGORY J. OWENS \u2013 IRONPLANET<\/span><\/br><br \/>\nChairman and CEO<\/br><br \/>\nGreg is Chairman and CEO of IronPlanet, responsible for development, refinement and execution of the company\u2019s overall business strategy and tactics. Prior to joining IronPlanet, Greg served as Managing Director at Red Zone Capital, a Washington, D.C. private equity firm focused on strong revenue growth opportunities. Prior to that time, he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Manugistics Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MANU), where he doubled annual revenues to over $300 million for the supply chain management software company. Before that, he served as Global Managing Partner Supply Chain Management at Accenture (NYSE:ACN) where he was a founding member of their supply chain group. Greg also serves, or has served, on several outside boards including Serena Software, Inc., S1 Corporation and SecureWorks, Inc. Greg brings to IronPlanet many years of experience and proven results in revenue growth and supply chain business management.<\/br><br \/>\nGreg holds a B.S. in Industrial Management from Georgia Institute of Technology and serves on the President\u2019s Advisory Board as well as the College of Management Board.<\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>IronPlanet auctioned more than 3,000 items in June 2011<\/strong><\/span><\/br><br \/>\nIronPlanet\u00ae (www.ironplanet.com), a leading online marketplace for used heavy equipment, has sold thousands of construction and agricultural equipment as well as cars, trucks and powersports items in its June online auctions.<\/br><br \/>\nThe June auctions featured equipment from many different sellers located around the world including financial institutions, OEM dealers, independent distributors, rental companies and contractors. IronPlanet\u2019s June auction calendar includes:<\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>June 1<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; IronPlanet Motors (Autos and Powersports): ?The auction featured more than 100 items from across the U.S. including cars, golf carts, motorcycles, RVs, trucks and more from manufacturers such as GMC, Harley-Davidson, Jeep, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen and others.<\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>June 2<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; Agricultural and Construction Equipment: ?More than 550 items across the U.S. were for sale including aerial work platforms, compactors, excavators, forklifts, on-road trucks, skid-steers, trailers and more.<\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>June 8<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; Agricultural and Construction Equipment in Europe: ?The auction featured more than 140 items located across Europe including aerial work platforms, compressors, dumpers, excavators, forklifts, generators, telehandlers and other types of equipment.<\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>June 9<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; Agricultural and Construction Equipment: ?This auction will included more than 800 items from sellers located in the U.S. such as asphalt equipment, conveyors, compactors, crawler tractors, crushers, excavators, off-road trucks, screens, skid-steers, wheel loaders and more.<\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>June 15<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; IronPlanet Motors (Autos and Powersports): ?The auction featured more than 80 items located in Florida, Georgia and Utah and includes cars, golf carts, motorcycles, RVs and trucks.<\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>June 16<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; Agricultural and Construction Equipment: ? More than 500 items from sellers across the U.S. were up for auction.\u00a0 Backhoe loaders, compactors, excavators, forklifts, generators, trucks, wheel loaders and more will be part of the auction.<\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>June 22<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; Agricultural and Construction Equipment in Europe and the Middle East: ?The auction featured more than 250 items from across Europe and the Middle East including boom trucks, excavators, forklifts, farm tractors, off-road trucks and more.<\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>June 23<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; World Crane Auction?Cranes from around the world were on sale including all terrains, crawlers, rough terrains, truck mounted and tower cranes.<\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>June 23<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; Agricultural and Construction Equipment: ?More than 350 items were on sale from sellers across the U.S. Featured items include aerial work platforms, backhoes, compactors, dozers, excavators, forklifts, on-road trucks, scrapers and skid-steers.<\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>June 30<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; Agricultural and Construction Equipment: ?This auction highlighted hundreds of items from sellers located in the U.S. such as concrete equipment, excavators, loaders, skid-steers, tools, trucks, water related equipment and more.<\/br><br \/>\nIronPlanet offers its Priority Bid service allowing users to place bids in advance of the auction.\u00a0 On auction day, all items will be sold online to the highest bidder.\u00a0 Buyers can attend the auctions from the comfort of their office or home, saving unnecessary travel expenses to view the items or visit the auction site.<\/br><br \/>\nIronPlanet conducts inspection reports on the items sold in its online auctions.\u00a0 The reports include visual inspections of the exterior and interior conditions, operating systems, working components and fluid and oil samples.\u00a0 The reports are backed by IronPlanet\u2019s IronClad Assurance guaranteeing the inspection reports are accurate descriptions of the equipment\u2019s condition.\u00a0 The inspection reports and the IronClad Assurance equip buyers with the information they need to bid with confidence on the items they want.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IronPlanet have recently expanded its global reach into the Middle East and Subcontinent region and have appointed the CSS Group as their preferred freight and logistics partner in order to provide door-to-door freight and logistic solutions no matter the size or location for cargoes purchased on line. 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