Sandhills Publishing to Host Dealer Forum in Alberta, Canada

Jan 30, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Sandhills Publishing will host a dealer forum in Calgary, Alberta on February 7th. The event will attract equipment dealers, brokers, rental and leasing companies, auctioneers, and other industry professionals in the construction, agriculture, trucking, and aviation industries for discussions about key market trends, challenges, and opportunities. Seminars and forums will also evaluate best practices for valuating, pricing, advertising, and the overall remarketing of assets to buyers in these industries.

Sandhills—the Nebraska-based tech company behind such brands as MarketBook, Machinery Trader, CraneTrader, TractorHouse, Truck Paper, RentalYard, AuctionTime.com, and others—has held a number of similar events across North America over its four-decade history. Seminars and discussions will center on leveraging technology to perform real-time asset valuations and the most profitable avenues for retail, rental, wholesale, and auction. Forum attendees will have the opportunity to participate in roundtable discussions and one-on-one sessions, including in-depth looks at the technology behind today's asset valuation data, the value of comprehensive and integrated hosted web services, and the crucial role of integrated e-commerce.

"Decades of industry forums have shown us that this is a valuable place for professionals across these industries to connect and glean valuable, actionable business insights," explains Sandhills' Chief Administration Officer Nancy Paasch. "Whether you're a dealership, auctioneer, rental or leasing business, or parts dealer, the forum is an ideal opportunity to meet with other sellers across your region and learn about the latest tools to retain and gain business."

Source : prnewswire

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