Experienced, Accountable Asset Disposition
Industrial Asset Disposition for Private Equity and Portfolio Companies
Strategic sale programs for carve-outs, consolidations, closed facilities, excess capacity, and portfolio-company transitions.
Real estimates. Serious execution. We build sale strategies around actual buyer demand, equipment condition, removal realities, and your deadline—not inflated promises.
Industrial Assets Require Industrial Experience
A Sale Strategy Grounded in the Real Market
Private-equity teams need timely information, accountable execution, and a disposition strategy aligned with the broader transaction. We work with operating teams and advisors to convert industrial assets into cash without creating unnecessary distraction.
Ashman Company has conducted hundreds of industrial auctions and understands that the best route is not always the same. We compare auction, orderly liquidation, private sale, and other practical options before recommending a path.
We will tell you what we believe the assets can bring, what it will take to sell them, and where the risks are before the engagement begins.
Assets We Handle
Built for Machinery, Equipment, and Complete Facilities
Every category is cataloged and marketed with the technical detail serious buyers expect.
Closed facilities
Duplicate machinery
Non-core divisions
Fleet and warehouse assets
Specialty production lines
Multi-site surplus
Clear Process. Clear Accountability.
Built for Decisions That Must Stand Up to Scrutiny
We document the assets, the sale method, the marketing effort, the bidding process, collections, removals, and final settlement. Stakeholders receive a practical strategy and a transparent record of execution.
When the Stakes Are Real
Situations We Are Brought In to Solve
Confidence Without the Salesmanship
We Put Our Reputation Behind the Strategy
Winning an assignment with an unrealistic number does not help the seller. Ashman Company bases estimates on equipment knowledge, current demand, comparable results, the quality of the assets, the buyer audience, and the realities of removal.
Where a performance-aligned structure makes sense, we are prepared to discuss it. The structure must match the assets, the timeline, and the risk—not a blanket promise made before the facts are known.
Turnkey Auction Management
One Team from Evaluation Through Final Settlement
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Evaluation & Strategy
We inspect the assets, understand the objectives, and provide a realistic estimate and recommended sale method.
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Cataloging & Photography
We identify equipment, organize logical lots, document specifications, and create professional visual presentation.
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Targeted Marketing
We promote the sale to qualified domestic and international buyers through direct outreach, digital campaigns, auction platforms, and industry channels.
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Inspection & Bidder Support
We manage previews, answer buyer questions, coordinate demonstrations where practical, and remove friction before auction day.
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Competitive Auction
Live webcast, timed online, on-site, or hybrid bidding is selected to fit the assets and maximize competition.
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Payment, Removal & Settlement
We collect funds, coordinate checkout and removal, protect the facility, and deliver a prompt accounting and settlement.
The Ashman Advantage
Experienced Enough to Know What Actually Moves the Number
Industrial Specialization
Machinery, manufacturing, construction, technology, fleet, and complete-facility assets are our core business—not a side category.
Worldwide Buyer Exposure
Targeted promotion reaches end users, dealers, exporters, investors, and specialty buyers who understand the equipment.
Hands-On Execution
We manage site preparation, lotting, photography, bidder questions, inspection, payment, removal coordination, and settlement.
Direct, Defensible Advice
You receive a clear view of value, timing, expenses, risks, and alternatives before committing to a sale strategy.
Common Questions
What Sellers Want to Know Before Moving Forward
Every assignment is different. These are the questions that usually matter first.
What reporting is available for stakeholders?
The engagement can include asset schedules, valuation support, marketing records, bidder and sale results, payment tracking, removal status, expense accounting, and final settlement documentation appropriate to the assignment.
How does Ashman Company determine auction value?
We inspect and identify the assets, review age, condition, configuration, operating status, location, buyer demand, comparable transactions, removal cost, and the available timeline. The result is a realistic sale estimate and recommended strategy rather than a retail asking-price list.
Can Ashman manage the entire facility and removal process?
Yes. Ashman Company can manage cataloging, photography, marketing, bidder registration, inspection, auction execution, collections, checkout, and removal coordination. The exact scope is defined around the facility, safety requirements, landlord obligations, and seller timeline.
Are auctions conducted online or on site?
Both are available. Depending on the assets and buyer market, we may recommend a live webcast auction, timed online auction, on-site auction, hybrid format, orderly liquidation, or a combination of methods.
How quickly can an industrial auction be completed?
Timing depends on the size of the facility, cataloging requirements, marketing period, legal approvals, and removal constraints. After an initial review, we provide a practical schedule with clear milestones from setup through settlement.
Is the initial auction review confidential?
Yes. Initial discussions and asset reviews are handled confidentially. We do not publicly market a sale until authority, scope, timing, and messaging are agreed upon.
A Serious Conversation About the Assets
Get a Confidential Auction and Liquidation Review
Tell us what you have, where it is located, and the timeline you are working with. We will give you a direct assessment of the practical options.