Orderly Liquidations
Liquidation Services
The purpose of a company liquidation is to sell assets. At the end of the process, the business may be officially closed and no longer exist. The steps that a company must take will depend on what type of liquidation it is and whether the company moved willingly to be placed into liquidation or was forced into it by creditors. To best protect your interests, it is a smart idea to consult with your attorney or tax specialist for professional advice before you begin the process.
Voluntary liquidation permits for a planned, orderly winding-up or dissolution of the business. Assets can be sold with more involvement from the company’s owners and directors.
If your company is facing a liquidation decision, MKM Importers can provide comprehensive, experienced auction liquidation services to assist you through the process. Along with our auction partners, we work meticulously to ensure that you will obtain the maximum value, whether you are liquidating your entire company, or just a portion of your printing equipment assets. With many, many years in the business, we have the expertise to handle any size of liquidation or auction, from individual pieces of your equipment portfolio to your entire plant.
With our large database of potential buyers, we can directly reach out to our close industry contacts and personally invite them to participate. Along with our partners, we run a proprietary auction platform and our online technologies connect you with qualified buyers from all over the world.
Our Auction Liquidation Services Offer Quick Results
We can complete the entire liquidation process in as little as 60 days — well organized and efficiently run from start to finish.
Comprehensive Inventory
Conducting a thorough inventory, inspection, and appraisal of all machinery and equipment for sale.
In-Place Equipment
Keeping large equipment in current locations, still hooked up to power and water, so bidders can see it running.
Organized Display
Arranging and displaying smaller, movable items neatly, often on pallets, for maximum bidder clarity.
Strategic Grouping
Creating and grouping items together intelligently to offer the best combined value to each bidder.
Detailed Cataloging
Recording, tagging, and photographing every item, creating a detailed, accurate catalog of the auction lot.
Accurate Valuation
Providing a certified, accurate valuation of your assets as the starting point for the liquidation process.
End-to-End Management
Managing a well-organized auction of your assets from start to finish, with a dedicated project manager overseeing every detail.
Orderly Liquidation vs. Auction Sale
If your company needs to recover assets, understanding the distinction between these two types of sales can help you make the right decision, whether selling individual pieces or an entire equipment portfolio.
Orderly Liquidation
A liquidation sale is the process of selling the assets of your business in an orderly fashion over a longer time period, achieving values close to the appraised amount. Sellers often review offers and negotiate prices over weeks or months.
- More time to conduct the sale and find the best buyers
- Longer selling period can result in higher realized prices
- Sellers can review and compare multiple offers
- Negotiation between buyer and seller drives asset value
- Ideal for specialized or unique printing equipment with limited buyers
An orderly liquidation can also transition into an auction. Once larger items sell, the remaining smaller pieces are often auctioned off, making it an effective combined strategy.
Auction Sale
Auctions are often the opposite of liquidation sales, taking place very quickly from start to finish. In an auction sale, printing equipment is sold to the highest bidder, with completion possible in weeks to a few months.
- Quick turnaround from agreement to clean-up
- Effective marketing drives bidder interest and competition
- Online technologies attract buyers from around the world
Important Consideration: Assets might not always sell for the expected price. Competition among bidders determines the final selling price, and there may not always be enough competition to drive a price up to appraised value.
Which Option Is Right for You?
Both types of sale can work well to maximize the value of your idle or surplus equipment. If you want to find a specific buyer and have time to spare, an orderly liquidation may work best. If time is of the essence and you need a quick recovery, an auction sale may better fit your needs. Our team will help you evaluate both paths.
How to Convert Assets into Cash
As a business strategy, it is important to know when and how to convert assets into cash. Companies use liquidation to free up capital, pay off creditors, or execute a planned exit strategy, even in the absence of financial hardship.
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Thorough Inventory + Appraisal
Compile detailed information on purchase price, age, condition, photos, warranties, and maintenance history. MKM Importers provides certified equipment appraisal as the critical first step.
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Strategic Asset Marketing
We consider how to market your assets to best achieve liquidity. An orderly liquidation targets the true market value through our expansive industry contact network, with no bidding required.
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Industry Specialist Listing
List your equipment with MKM Importers, a leading specialist with the resources and expertise to minimize organizational disruption while maximizing your asset returns.
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Targeted Buyer Outreach
We actively find buyers by reaching out to our network of equipment dealers, competitors, and suppliers, connecting your assets with the most qualified interested parties.
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Scrap + Donation Options
For old, worn, or damaged equipment, we consider scrap value recovery or charitable donation for potential tax deductions, ensuring every asset generates some form of return.
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Legal + Tax Coordination
Before beginning any procedure, consult your attorney and accountant. If liquidating to satisfy creditors, their consent may be required. We guide you through compliance at every step.
Seasoned Professionals.
Proven Results.
MKM Importers’ printing equipment experts and auctioneers are all seasoned professionals. Our auctions are exceptionally well organized and managed along side our auction partners
As a privately held equipment dealer and re-seller, we focus exclusively on buying and selling printing equipment and facilities. Our decades of experience allow us to assist with selling your entire equipment portfolio across every continent in the world.
MKM Importers and our partners deliver a level of personal service and attention that truly makes a difference. Our team of industry experts works together to evaluate, market, and sell your assets with the goal of realizing the maximum value for each individual item.
An MKM Importers project manager will oversee your project from start to finish. Our systems are designed to begin promoting the sale of your assets the moment our agreement is confirmed. Our marketing is customized for each sale, combining a powerful mix of online ad buys, social networking, email campaigns, display ads, direct mail, and more.
Beyond media promotions, we directly reach out to our closest industry contacts and personally invite them to participate, giving your assets the best possible exposure.
Dedicated Sales Team
An aggressive selling campaign launched from day one of our agreement.
36-Hour Photo Listing
Detailed item photos on prominent online market places within 36 hours for immediate online discovery.
Global Buyer Database
A large, refined database for targeted worldwide marketing using traditional and digital media.
Certified Appraisals
Accurate asset valuations based on vast field experience with actual individual and auction sales.
Proprietary Auction Platform
Our exclusive online auction technologies connect you with qualified buyers from around the world.
More Than
Machinery
We understand that investing in your print business is about more than machinery. It’s about reliability, growth, and confidence in your production capability. That’s why we are here at every step, from your first inquiry to installation and beyond.
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