2010 Professional Services Award
Winner: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is the world's largest industrial auctioneer, selling more equipment to on-site and online bidders than any other company in the world. They operate over 110 locations in over 25 countries, including 42 auction sites. A redesigned website communicates in 21 languages, provides customer access to specific or unique pieces of equipment where they do not regularly hold auctions and offers online bidding in seven languages.
Finalist: DDS Wireless International
DDS Wireless International is a global leader in routing and dispatch systems for commercial fleets, integrating software, wireless and GPS. With offices in seven countries and a customer base that spans five continents DDS provides real-time dispatching, vehicle location tracking and routing and scheduling optimization. Their solutions also enable mobile commerce by providing fast and secure mobile processing of credit and debit cards.
Finalist: Synergy Engineering Ltd
Synergy Engineering is recognized as an international leader in the development of technologically advanced Engineered Drive Systems and for the integration of industrial systems spanning power distribution, drives and instrumentation & control. Initially focused on mining operations in British Columbia and the Alberta Oil Sands, Synergy has expanded its export business to Chile, Peru, Indonesia, Russia, Iran and the USA, successfully competing against the world's largest engineering-electrical-manufacturing companies.