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Industrial Equipment Auctioneers & Liquidation Specialists Since 1996
KD Auctions is a family-owned industrial machinery auctioneer founded in 1996 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in equipment auctions, complete plant liquidations, and USPAP-compliant appraisals for manufacturers, lenders, and trustees.
For over 30 years, KD Auctions has been built on accountability, not promises. From day one, the goal has been simple: when a client calls, they get a team that owns the outcome and follows through, every time.
Your Partner in Industrial Asset Liquidation
KD Auctions specializes in the sale and liquidation of surplus equipment and industrial assets for companies across North America. From single-machine dispositions to full facility closures, we provide efficient, transparent solutions designed to maximize recovery value.
We work with manufacturers, business owners, lenders, private equity groups, and legal professionals who need a reliable partner to manage the sale of assets in a timely and professional manner.
KD Auctions at a Glance
KD Auctions is a family-owned industrial machinery auctioneer founded in 1996 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in equipment auctions, complete plant liquidations, and USPAP-compliant appraisals for manufacturers, lenders, and trustees.
- Founded
- 1996, family-owned and operated
- Headquarters
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Serves
- United States, Canada, and Mexico
- Services
- Managed auctions, complete plant liquidations, cash purchase, consignment, and USPAP-compliant appraisals
- Auction formats
- Online timed, live webcast, hybrid, and onsite
- Typical timelines
- Managed auction 6 to 10 weeks. Cash offer in 24 to 72 hours, funds typically 3 to 7 days after acceptance. Onsite team dispatched in 48 to 72 hours.
- Reach
- 500,000+ industry contacts across every manufacturing sector
- Licensed auctioneers
- Shannon Treger and Tim Pfister
- Memberships
- KD Auctions is listed in the Industrial Auctioneers Association (IAA) directory. MDNA and AMEA through parent company KD Machinery (AMEA member since 2004). NAA, MDNA, NABT and TMA through Shannon Treger, licensed auctioneer. MDNA and NABT through principal Michael Treger.
- Appraisers
- Tim Pfister and Peter Lenstrohm, AMEA Certified Equipment Appraisers (CEA)
- Appraisal standard
- USPAP-compliant, prepared in the form lenders, courts, and trustees expect
- Listed in
- Industrial Auctioneers Association, BidSpotter, DailyDAC
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Founded in 1996 by the Treger Family
KD Auctions was founded in 1996 by Michael and Arlene Treger and remains family owned and operated today. Shannon Treger carries the firm into its second generation of family leadership. A licensed auctioneer, he works alongside the founders and a senior team whose combined experience spans virtually every industrial sector, holding to the standard his parents set: when a client calls, they reach someone who owns the outcome and follows through.
KD Auctions is the industrial auction and liquidation arm of the family business. It is owned by the same company that operates KD Machinery (kdmachinery.com), which buys and sells individual used machines directly, while KD Auctions manages full facility liquidations, plant closures, trustee and lender sales, and multi-seller auctions. Together they let a seller reach both the competitive auction market and the direct market. KD Auctions runs at kdauctions.com under its own name and phone line, distinct from KD Machinery.
Proven Experience Across Industries
Our team has extensive experience handling assets across a wide range of industries, including:
Whether managing an orderly liquidation or a time-sensitive plant closure, we understand the complexities involved and how to execute effectively.
Solutions Built Around Your Needs
No two situations are the same. KD Auctions works closely with each client to develop a strategy that aligns with their goals, whether that means:
Our experience in auctions, negotiated sales, and asset valuations allows us to provide flexible solutions backed by real market data.
Trusted by Businesses and Financial Institutions
In addition to serving equipment owners and manufacturers, KD Auctions regularly partners with:
We understand the importance of accuracy, reporting, and accountability when handling assets in complex financial situations.
A Hands-On, Relationship-Driven Approach
As part of a long-standing, family-operated business, KD Auctions takes a hands-on approach to every project. Our clients work directly with experienced professionals who are committed to delivering results, not just processing transactions.
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Every deal is personal.
Let's talk about yours.
Tell us what you have and where you are. We'll tell you honestly what it's worth and the best way to move it.
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