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10/14/2008 - Cat Auction Services Selects Proxibid as its Live Auction Webcast Provider
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Omaha, NE - October 14, 2008 - Proxibid, the world’s largest provider of live auction webcasting services, today announced that Cat® Auction Services has selected the Company to provide live online bidding for its auctions. The first Cat Auction Services live auction and webcast will take place on November 12 in Des Moines, IA. To register or pre-bid for this auction, please visit www.proxibid.com/catauctions.
Cat Auction Services was created as a partnership of Caterpillar® dealers and is focused on creating value and reducing risk for both buyers and sellers by offering more assurances than other companies through detailed inspections, a range of warranty protection and parts discounts for all Caterpillar equipment, as well as Cat dealer parts and service support. By offering the auctions live, online through Proxibid, bidders from across the globe will have the opportunity to participate in the auctions, just as if they were at the live event.
“Bringing Cat Auction Services to an online, global audience is critical to the success of our business,” said Rick Albin, President and CEO of Cat Auction Services. “We chose Proxibid as our online provider because of the Company’s reputation as a leader in live auction webcasting. The service, support and industry leadership Proxibid offers will allow us to focus on the live auction, without having to worry about the online component.”
Proxibid provides live audio and video streaming for auctions, enabling the bidder to see and hear the auction in real-time, giving them the feeling they are at the live event. Bidders from across the globe can log on, bid and win from the comfort of their home or office. For Auctioneers, Proxibid’s full-service solution offers a worry-free online solution. From personalized account managers to a multi-lingual call center that is open before, during and after all live auction webcasts and everything in between, Proxibid handles every aspect of the online auction.
“We are thrilled to work with Cat Auction Services to bring their live auction to a global audience,” said Bruce Hoberman, CEO of Proxibid. “We strive to bring the best auctions to our growing community of bidders, and adding a client like Cat Auction Services solidifies our commitment to bringing the best in live auctions to a global, online audience.”
For more information about this auction, register to bid or to pre-bid, please visit www.proxibid.com/catauctions.
About Proxibid
Since 2002, Proxibid has webcast more than 11,000 auctions – more than any other company in the industry. The Company hosts more than 100 equipment auctions each month, and has more heavy equipment inventory than any other live, online auction provider in the industry. Proxibid’s proprietary live Internet bidding service and Web site were developed by auctioneers and industry-leading professionals to provide our bidders with the most user-friendly and comprehensive live online auction experience possible.
Proxibid’s customer service and support is unmatched in the industry. The company’s toll-free support center is open before, during and after every live auction, and is staffed with bi-lingual auction specialists who assist both bidders and auctioneers. For more information about Proxibid, please visit us online at www.proxibid.com.
About Cat Auction Services
Cat® Auction Services was formed in 2008 and is a unique partnership of Caterpillar® dealers. Cat Auction Services enhances dealer offerings to give customers another option in buying and selling used equipment. The company’s expertise in the heavy equipment industry and world-class product support capabilities allow them to offer a level of quality and assurance never before seen in the auction industry. Visit www.catauctions.com for more information.
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