Appraisals

Appraisal Services

If you are seeking a professional machinery and equipment appraisal from a third-generation equipment industry veteran, then you have come to the right place. Aaron Industrial Solutions’ resident appraisal experts hold both Accredited Equipment Appraiser (AEA) and Association of Machinery and Equipment Appraisers (AMEA) designations. Every appraisal report we deliver is backed by over 80 years of integrity, reliability and knowledge. We provide complete plant appraisals.

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Appraisals, Auctions, Liquidation & Consulting, Complete Plant Appraisals

Aaron Industrial Solutions provides appraisal services to industry lenders, banks, leasing companies, insurance companies, attorneys, CPAs, business owners, etc. Because of our expert appraisal reputation, we are often asked to act in a subordinate expert role in outside appraisal projects. We provice complete plant appraisals.

We also offer a variety of appraisal types including: Auction Value, Orderly Liquidation Value, Fair Market Value, Fair Market-In-Place Value, New Replacement Cost Value and Desktop Opinion. Rest assured that Aaron Industrial Solutions will work closely with you to undercover your exact value classification needs.

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Why is experience so important?

Why is experience so important in choosing a Process and Packaging Plant Appraiser? It’s because every machinery and equipment appraisal comes with its own unique set of issues that only an expert in machinery and equipment appraising can properly handle.

Whether you select us as your primary appraisal firm or encourage your appraiser to secure us in a secondary support role, we hope you will entrust your appraising requirements to Aaron Industrial Solutions.

Wherever you need us, no matter how big or small the job, our Process and Packaging appraisers will provide you with a professional appraisal service. Accurate appraisal reports delivered in a timely manner—that is our promise to you for your complete plant appraisals.

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Our Approach to Process and Packaging Plant Appraisals

With decades of experience in buying and selling equipment worldwide, we have developed an extensive database which we utilize to determine the most up-to-date information on machinery and equipment values. Our industry track record also positions us to expertly appraise single pieces of equipment all the way through to entire process lines and even complete plants.

Rest assured that as an Aaron Industrial Solutions appraisal client, our appraisers will work closely with you to uncover your exact value classification needs and Process and packaging appraisal requirements. Our appraisal approach is a select process.

We comprehensively view your assets in the field.

We thoroughly evaluate market conditions.

We compile our findings into a precise, industry-specific appraisal report that is customized to your needs.

We provide complete plant and Process and Packaging Plant Appraisals.

Definition of Values

Forced Liquidation Value (Auction)

A professional opinion of the estimated most probable price expressed in terms of cash in U.S. dollars which could typically be realized at a properly advertised and conducted public auction sale, held under forced sale conditions and under present day economic trends, as of the effective date of the appraisal report. Conclusions taken into consideration are physical location, difficulty of removal, physical condition, adaptability, specialization, marketability, overall appearance and psychological appeal. Further, the ability of the asset group to draw sufficient prospective buyers to insure competitive offers is considered. All assets are to be sold on a piecemeal basis 'as is' with purchasers responsible for removal of assets at their own risk and expense. Any deletions or additions to the total assets appraised could change the psychological and or monetary appeal necessary to gain the price indicated.

Orderly Liquidation Value

A professional opinion of the estimated most probable price expressed in terms of cash in U.S. dollars which the subject equipment could typically realize at a privately negotiated sale, properly advertised and professionally managed, by a seller obligated to sell over an extended period of time, usually within six to twelve months, as of the effective date of the appraisal. Further, the ability of the asset group to draw sufficient prospective buyers to insure competitive offers is considered. All assets are to be sold on a piecemeal basis 'as is' with purchasers responsible for removal of assets at their own risk and expense. Any deletions or additions to the total assets appraised could change the psychological and/or monetary appeal necessary to gain the value indicated.

Market Value (Fair Market Value)

A professional opinion of the estimated most probable price expressed in terms of cash in U.S. dollars to be realized for property in an exchange between a willing buyer and a willing seller, with equity to both, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell, and both parties fully aware of all relevant facts as of the effective date of this appraisal report.

Market Value - In Place

A professional opinion of the estimated most probable price expressed in terms of cash in U.S. dollars to be realized for property in an exchange between a willing buyer and a willing seller; with equity to both, neither, being under any compulsion to buy or sell, and both parties fully aware of all relevant facts as installed for intended utilization as of the effective date of this appraisal report.

New Replacement Cost Value

A professional opinion of the cost expressed in terms of cash in U.S. dollars, F.O.B. the manufacturer's plant to purchase a new item of like quality and specifications. If such an item is unavailable, the appraiser has used his or her best judgment in estimating a value as of the effective date of the appraisal.

Auctioneer Licenses

FLORIDA Firm License No.: Auctioneer’s Name: Joel Bersh License No.: AU4797 License Expires: 11/30/2025	GEORGIA Auctioneer’s Name: Joel Bersh License No.: AU003820 License Expires: 2/28/2024
ILLINOIS Firm License No.: AIS: 444.000558 Auctioneer’s Name: Joel Bersh License No.: 441.000826 License Expires: 12/31/2024	INDIANA Auctioneer’s Name: Joel Bersh License No.: AU11000137 License Expires: 2/28/2028
NORTH CAROLINA Firm License No.: 10675 (Designated Person: Joel Bersh) Auctioneer’s Name: Joel Lawrence Bersh License No.: 10198 License Expires: 6/30/2024	OHIO Firm License No.: Auctioneer’s Name: Joel L. Bersh License No.: 2015000061 License Expires: 6/30/2024.
PENNSYLVANIA Firm License No.: Auctioneer’s Name: Joel L. Bersh License No.: AU006064 License Expires: 2/28/2025	SOUTH CAROLINA Firm License No.: Auctioneer’s Name: Joel L. Bersh License No.: 4489 License Expires: 6/30/2025
TENNESSEE Firm License No.: Auctioneer’s Name: Joel L. Bersh License No.: 6743 License Expires: 8/21/2025	TEXAS Auctioneer’s Name: Joel Bersh License No.: 16980 License Expires: 7/27/2024
VIRGINIA Auctioneer’s Name: Joel L. Bersh License No.: 2907004660 License Expires: 08/31/2025	WISCONSIN Firm License No.: Auctioneer’s Name: Joel Bersh License No.: 2627-052 License Expires: 12/14/2024

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