Ritchie Bros
Ritchie Bros. is a global leader in industrial equipment auctions and asset management, specializing in the sale of used heavy equipment, trucks, and related assets. Founded in 1958 in Kelowna, British Columbia, the company has grown from a small furniture auction business to a major player in the industrial equipment market. With over 80 locations worldwide, including 44 permanent auction sites, Ritchie Bros. conducts unreserved public auctions, ensuring every item is sold to the highest bidder without minimum bids. The company offers a wide range of used industrial equipment for various industries, including construction, transportation, mining, forestry, petroleum, and agriculture. Ritchie Bros. also provides end-to-end asset management solutions, helping customers efficiently buy and sell equipment globally. Embracing technology, they facilitate online bidding, allowing participation from customers around the world. With a customer base of over 300,000 from approximately 190 countries, Ritchie Bros. has established a reputation for transparency and trust in the marketplace.
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Headcount trend
Ritchie Bros went from 1,547 employees in Jul 2023 to 1,541 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 56 people joined, 47 left.
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How many employees does Ritchie Bros have?
Ritchie Bros has about 1,541 employees, up 0.9% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does Ritchie Bros sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Ritchie Bros filed 5 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
What is Ritchie Bros's revenue per employee?
Ritchie Bros makes about $860K in revenue per employee, based on $1.33B annual revenue and 1,541 employees.
How much does Ritchie Bros pay?
6figr has 7 salary profiles for Ritchie Bros in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Ritchie Bros salaries page. See Ritchie Bros salaries
Is Ritchie Bros a public company?
Yes. Ritchie Bros is publicly traded under the ticker RBA on NYSE.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.