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Equipmentworld.com and BuyerZone partner to bring free Request for Quotes service to construction contractors
New service will help contractors find top construction equipment at the most competitive prices
WATERTOWN, Mass. – (February 8th, 2006) – BuyerZone, the leading online marketplace for business purchasing, announced today that it has formed a partnership with EquipmentWorld.com, a comprehensive news and e-commerce website for the construction industry.
The partnership will provide Equipmentworld.com users with BuyerZone’s free, online Request for Quotes (RFQ) service, allowing buyers of construction equipment to quickly and easily connect with local dealers. Contractors will be able to locate the best supplier, best equipment and best price for their needs by submitting one simple RFQ form. The service is available on the Equipment World website: www.equipmentworld.com
Contractors like Danny Parker, owner of Parker Construction in Benton, TN have benefited from using BuyerZone’s RFQ service. “The BuyerZone service was easy to use, even though I’m not a computer person. I was really pleased with it and found the exact skid steer I was looking for - at the right price.”
BuyerZone’s construction supplier base includes local dealers that represent leading brands including Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, JCB, Mustang, New Holland and Volvo.
“We’re excited to be able to offer this technology to our base of contractor readers. It’s an excellent solution for helping them connect quickly and easily with suppliers of construction equipment, and adds greater value and service to our entire user network,” said Dan Tidwell, publisher of Equipment World.
“We’re pleased to be working with Equipment World to bring our purchasing expertise to their users,” said Sam Zales, president and CEO of BuyerZone. “Whether it’s a skid steer or a phone system, buyers want a fast and effective solution to find the best suppliers for their purchase.”
About BuyerZone:
Since 1992, BuyerZone has helped millions of businesses save time and money on their most essential business purchases. With more than $3 billion in business purchasing transactions facilitated through its marketplace since 2004, BuyerZone’s service attracts active buyers seeking purchasing guidance across more than 100 business product and service categories. BuyerZone’s free Request for Quotes service uses a dynamic matching process to connect each buyer with the most appropriate providers within a comprehensive network of more than 6,500 top local and national suppliers.
BuyerZone has been named to Deloitte's "Technology Fast 50" program for New England for four consecutive years. BuyerZone is a profitable, privately held, venture-backed company. Its investors include Bessemer Venture Partners, Commonwealth Capital Ventures, Flagship Ventures, BancBoston Ventures, and Women’s Capital Growth Fund. Supplier Partners include Caterpillar, First Data Corporation, Intuit, Lanier, Mitsubishi, Nortel, Pitney Bowes, Sharp, Toshiba and Volvo.
For more information, please visit BuyerZone’s web site at www.buyerzone.com
About EquipmentWorld.com:
EquipmentWorld.com is a news and e-commerce website for construction contractors, equipment manufacturers and dealers and providers of services and supplies to the construction industry.
The website provides staff-written news articles updated every business day, covering economic, legislative, general interest, industry and product information of interest to those involved in: utility construction, road and bridge construction, earthmoving and civil engineering and commercial and non-residential building. Users may also check fuel and construction material prices, look at used equipment listings, order equipment pricing information and tap into other construction business services and tools.
Launched November 15, 2000, EquipmentWorld.com is produced by Randall-Reilly Publishing Company's Construction Media Group, publishers of Equipment World, TopBid and Equipment Data Associates information.
For more information, please visit Equipment World’s web site at www.equipmentworld.com
Press Contacts:
Beth Mango
BuyerZone
617-715-1610
pr@buyerzone.com
Jim Longton
EquipmentWorld.com
205-292-1529
j.longton@comcast.net
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