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10/15/2009 - Cat Auction Services Goes Live Online on Proxibid
 
Omaha, NE  - October 15, 2009 – Proxibid, the world’s largest provider of live auction webcasting services, today announced that Cat Auction Services has selected Proxibid as its exclusive provider of live online bidding for its upcoming equipment auction slated for October 22 at 9:00 a.m. CDT at the Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, TX.  Auction registration is already available at www.proxibid.com/catauctions or by visiting www.catauctions.com/houston.

For the first time, bidders will be able to bid live on Proxibid directly from Cat Auction Services’ Web site, using Proxibid’s new embedded solution.  Whether logged on via Cat Auctions’ Web site or directly on Proxibid, bidders will have access to Proxibid’s fully-staffed customer support center before, during and after the live auction. 

More than 150 lots of high-quality, late-model equipment will cross the auction block during this live auction webcast.  The equipment featured in this auction includes pieces from Mustang Cat, Louisiana Machinery, Cat Used Equipment Services and Smith Equipment Co.  Everything from track type tractors and excavators to compactors, loaders and attachments will be available for live online bidding in this auction.  Auction highlights include:
•    Track Type Tractors (42)
•    Hydraulic Excavators (29)
•    Min Excavators (6)
•    Long-Reach Hydraulic Excavator
•    Compactors (14)
•    Reclaimers (6)
•    Motor Graders (4)
•    Wheel Loaders (5)
•    Backhoe Loaders (2)
•    Integrated Tool Carrier
•    Industrial Loaders (5)
•    Multi Terrain Loaders (2)
•    Skid Steer Loaders (2)
•    Telehandler
•    Power Brooms (2)

More than 100 machines crossing the auction block during this live auction webcast qualify for Cat’s exclusive equipment protection plan.  Visit www.catauctions.com for a list of machines that qualify.

For more information about this auction or to register to bid, please visit www.proxibid.com/catauctions or www.catauctions.com/houston.

About Proxibid
Since 2002, Proxibid has webcast more than 18,000 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 Cat 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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