The Industrial Auction Authority

We help businesses maximize asset value through expert valuations, strategic marketing, and transparent industrial auctions—locally and globally.

Our journey

1987 Founded

Lloyd Ashman establishes Ashman Company Auctioneers & Appraisers, beginning a focus on industrial auctions and appraisals.

1999 Next Generation Joins

Ryan Ashman begins working alongside his father, laying the foundation for future leadership.

2002 Independent Auctions

Ryan Ashman conducts his first auctions, expanding the company’s auction presence.

2000s – PRESENT GROWTH & Expertise

Ashman Company continues to conduct hundreds of industrial auctions and thousands of appraisals across the U.S. and Mexico, building a reputation for professionalism and results
Industrial Auctions Conducted
US STATES SERVED
Qualified Registered Bidders Worldwide
Client Satisfaction & Repeat Partnerships

Meet the Experts

Our certified professionals bring decades of combined experience in industrial asset valuation and sales.

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OUR TEAM

Delivering integrity and industrial expertise since 1987

At Ashman Company, our foundation is built on nearly four decades of continuous family leadership. Established in 1987, we are proudly operating under our third generation of ownership, carrying forward a legacy of integrity deeply rooted in the auction industry. Our team possesses an intuitive understanding of asset valuation and market dynamics—expertise that can only be cultivated over decades of hands-on experience. We combine this deep traditional knowledge with modern operational scale to manage over $50 million in annual equipment value, ensuring that every client receives the personalized commitment of a family business backed by the horsepower of an industry leader.

Certifications & Affiliations
  • Association of Machinery and Equipment Appraisers
  • American Society of Appraisers
  • International Society of Appraisers
  • Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
  • Certified Auctioneers Institute
  • Machinery Dealers National Association

Common Questions

Go to Bidspotter.com or click on the direct link under the auction listing on our site.

No, we only do live webcasts through Bidspotter.

Yes, each auction usually has an inspection date the day before the auction date.

No, we only accept cash on site or wire transfers.

We conduct industrial and commercial equipment auctions, primarily CNC and heavy machinery, along with construction, machine shop, plastic injection molding, etc. Antiques are outside our scope.

Removal is the following three days after the auction date. We are closed on weekends and removal is the customers responsibility.

Yes, you can place absentee bids and phone bids!

The Gold Standard in Industrial Asset Management.

Experience the integrity, accuracy, and speed that defines the Ashman name.

The Gold Standard in Industrial Asset Management.

Experience the integrity, accuracy, and speed that defines the Ashman name.