Machinery & Equipment

The field of machinery and equipment appraisal requires special talent. Let’s build a three-legged stool comparison. When all three support the user, a strong, dependable experience results. Should any one of the three not be present, you’re in for a tumble – with expensive results.

Knowledge and use of non-household commercial tools applied to the creation or manufacture of other things is an ideal breeding ground for such assignments. Both Don McReynolds and Jon Lundberg have been through that experience. Next comes a background of actual experience in the buying and selling of same. Again, both qualify. Finally, it’s a matter of communication, awareness and data resources. Categories of value, market and economic factors, seller and buyer agendas also play a critical role in achieving statistically relevant worth.

Southwest Valuations owns an extensive library of printed and digital resources.

That base, plus connections with high-merit professionals in many industrial and commercial business categories, provides the ideal mix of true value awareness and “gut instinct” adjustment that produces optimized results – measurable, defensible value.

Machinery & Equipment Types

Machine tools, plant furniture, tools and tooling, vehicles, material handling equipment, office furniture and equipment, plus most items associated with production, manufacturing, service and sales of physical property in various markets.

Value Categories

Value, depending on the discipline and agenda of who is wishing to establish such, is subject to many influences and – therefore – classification types. We often spend as much pre-assignment effort to create an exact value definition as we do on the entire project. Why? The results can vary to significant degree, and total dollars, based upon what that definition encompasses.

Here are just a few value categories: Fair Market Value; Reproduction Cost; Replacement Cost (New or Used); Insurance Value; Fair Market Value In-Place / In-Use;

Fair Market Value In-Place bur Not In Use; Liquidation Value In-Place; Orderly Liquidation Value; Scrap Value.

Knowing and understanding these terms, while being able to arrive at a specific value goal – relevant to your project – through negotiation with loan givers, insurers, lawyers or government agencies, is a real blessing. Especially when it comes to your ability to either conduct business or terminate activities with least delay. Been there, done that. We can help.

Industries Served

Automotive; Metal or Woodworking; Chemical, Plastic and Rubber; Food – processing, service and grocery; Mining; Video and broadcast; Petrochemical; Electronics and computers; Transportation – aircraft and marine; Contractors and aggregate; Repair