British company Walters Group partners with Ritchie Bros. to renew their fleet through 2025

Ritchie Bros. GB is proud to announce a major partnership with the Walters Group, a leading construction, quarrying and civil engineering company in the United Kingdom, for their equipment renewal project this year. This collaboration highlights Ritchie Bros.' ability to provide customized, multi-platform solutions for large-scale equipment projects.

The Walters Group, known for its extensive fleet of high-quality machines, including articulated dump trucks, wheel loaders and bulldozers, has selected Ritchie Bros. for a strategic, multi-faceted approach to fleet renewal. The decision reflects the company's confidence in its global reach, diverse sales platforms and Ritchie Bros. expertise in maximizing equipment efficiency.

"We were looking for a partner who could offer more than just a traditional auction." says Huw Richards, Group Chief Operating Officer at Walters Group. "Ritchie Bros. presented a customized strategy that was a perfect fit for our needs using their Term Auctions and Marketplace-E. Their understanding of our needs, combined with their successful track record, particularly with the recent auction for Plantforce, made them the ideal choice."

The partnership is based on the long-term relationship between the two companies, which spans more than 30 years. "Our business thrives on good and long-term relationships and that's exactly what we have with Ritchie Bros," he said. emphasized Richards. "Mr. Walters, the founder and chairman of our company, was very comfortable with this deal and is confident in our shared history and values."

Walters equipment for the Maltby March auction

The first phase of the Walters Group's fleet renewal will involve the sale 25-30 machines, including medium wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks and rigid dump trucks, in the Ritchie Bros. Maltby auction March 26 and 27. These items will be sold from the Walters Group yard in Avonmouth (Rockingham House, Smoke Lane, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 0YA).

Here are some of the Walters machinery items already in the auction:

• 3 of 5 - 2017 Volvo A45G articulated dump truck
• 1 of 3 - 2019 Cat 972M wheel loader
• Cat D8T bulldozer

"We are excited to partner with the Walters Group on their 2025 fleet renewal project." says Rupert Craven, UK Sales Manager at Ritchie Bros. GB. "This partnership highlights our ability to tailor auction strategies to meet our clients' unique objectives. With our global presence and diverse sales channels, we are confident we can deliver exceptional results for the Walters Group."

Interested buyers can apply register online for this upcoming Maltby March auction and view the continually updated equipment offerings. Sellers wishing to sell their equipment can contact the Ritchie Bros. at this form.