Orderly Liquidation Value is the standard banks and courts rely on, but it is widely misunderstood by the manufacturers and sellers who are most affected by it. Here is what it means, how it is determined, and how the right auction strategy can push your actual recovery above it.

When a borrower defaults on equipment-secured debt, Article 9 of the UCC provides the legal framework for disposition. Get it wrong and you lose your deficiency claim. Here is what every secured lender needs to understand before moving forward.

Not all appraisals are created equal. When a lender, court, or trustee requires an equipment valuation, USPAP compliance is not optional: it is the standard that determines whether the appraisal will be accepted.

The CNC machinery market has shifted significantly over the past 18 months. Here is where values stand in 2026, which machines are holding value, and what buyers and sellers should know before their next transaction.

Steel tariffs have increased the cost of new industrial equipment and shifted demand toward the used market. Here is what buyers need to understand about how tariff policy is affecting equipment values and purchasing strategy in 2026.

A manufacturing facility closure is one of the most complex operational events a business owner or executive will manage. Missing a step costs money, creates liability, and delays closure. This checklist covers what needs to happen, and in what order.

The debate over online versus onsite auctions misses the point. The right format depends on the assets, the buyers, the timeline, and the seller's objectives. Here is how to think about it.

Not every piece of industrial equipment belongs at auction, and not every auction firm will tell you that. Here is an honest framework for evaluating whether your assets are well-suited for a structured sale, and what the alternatives look like when they are not.

The plastics processing equipment market entered 2026 with uneven demand across categories. Injection molding remains the most active segment. Here is what buyers and sellers need to know heading into the second quarter.