Alan Ross Machinery Blog

Test your equipment buying knowledge

2009-08-31T21:06:00.003-05:00

How much do you know about the company you're buying from?

Buying recycling machinery: it pays to be cautious.

Its not uncommon for difficult economic conditions to expose business weaknesses. Current market conditions have shown some vendors of recycling equipment to be unreliable. We've decided its critical to understand key risks associated with purchasing machinery, and educate our customers on ways they can protect themselves against a bad deal.

Let's review a few of the economic hazards:

Non-delivery. Alan Ross Machinery Corporation conducts credit checks, reference checks, takes physical control of some equipment, and often acts as a backstop against non-performance by the seller. If you pay for machinery you ought to actually receive it.

Bad title. Did you know machinery you purchase could be encumbered? It could be collateral on a loan, subject to a court judgment or tax lien? This is why all equipment over a certain dollar amount is subjected to UCC searches, corporate registration searches and title investigation by our staff and if necessary our outside counsel. One you've got the machinery, you should be able to keep it.

Under-insurance. Equipment vendors (including brokers) who buy or transport equipment for resale or receive it for reconditioning must actively manage their insurance for appropriate coverage during transport and storage. Alan Ross Machinery's information systems allows us to ensure we maintain adequate insurance coverage for equipment under our control. Adequate insurance coverage is part of responsible risk management.

Representations and warranties. Equipment, particularly second-hand machinery, can be difficult to assess. Buy from a company that can demonstrate the equipment, offers a warranty option and has references and a reputation for honest dealings. Nothing is a bargain if you're dealing with an unethical or irresponsible counter-party.

Most equipment vendors are reputable firms with strong reputations for service and support. But unusual times call for extra vigilance. Keep an eye open for bad actors in the equipment marketplace. Ask industry colleagues about a vendor BEFORE you buy.

Our Website: How to Navigate RossMach.com

2009-07-24T11:12:00.010-05:00

How to navigate rossmach.com

We specialize in buying and selling of used equipment and machinery for the recycling industry. Recently we have added some free tools on our website such as the conversion tool, finance calculator and links to follow us on twitter. This article will discuss ways to navigate http://www.rossmach.com

Menu Navigation

Specials - Here you will find only a small portion of our inventory that we want visitors to take notice of. These specials are always changing. If we are selling a piece of your equipment, for example, we would promote your machinery here.

Sell Your Machinery - As a leader in the industry, we use the latest technology to serve the needs of our clients. We can take your used machinery to an international market within 3-5 days of an exclusive agreement. Click this link for the demo

Latest Listings - Here you will find the latest equipment that has been added to our database. This is the most up-to-date resource for keeping track of our latest offerings - this part of our website is updated in "realtime" as it happens within our office.

Ross Blog – Our Blog is intended to engage our clients with more information about the industry and increase awareness.

Magnets – Portal of new magnets

Twitter – Following us on twitter will ensure your pipeline of information and new product offerings from Alan Ross Machinery.

Videos – This area provides an archive of videos demonstrating the used machines that we sell - great resource to get familiar with the equipment that we buy and sell.

Convertor – Need to convert pressure, weight or volume? Let us do the math for you with this online tool

Financing – Want to get an estimate on financing some equipment? Use this online finance calculator created in partnership with one of our leasing companies.

Listed below are some quick links to common searches on our website:

Used Equipment Categories:

Balers
Briquetters
Cable Stripper
Can Densifiers
Chip Processing Systems
Chip Wringers
Conveyors
Crushers
Drum Crushers
Dust Collectors
Harris Used Equipment
Lindemann Used Equipment
Granulators
Grinders
Hammermill
Magnets
Mills – American Pulverizer
Paper Shredders
Ringmill Crushers
Screens
Separators
Shears
Shredders
Systems

If you have suggestions for our website, please send suggestions to director@rossmach.com

Recycling Equipment Appraisals

2009-07-10T20:57:00.003-05:00

The industrial machinery marketplace has seen a dramatic decrease in transactions during the past eight months. As in most markets, a decrease in transactions makes pricing assets more difficult and the fair market value of assets more volatile.

What is the value of a ferrous metal baler or guillotine shear when there are no recent comparable sales to consult? Many professional appraisers face the difficult task of answering these questions today, which explains the big increase Alan Ross Machinery has seen in requests for scrap processing and recycling equipment valuations.

We're able to provide values in this market because:

We maintain a historical database of more than 15000 assets and prices through all types of economic events.
We're actively engaged in the market for these assets buying, selling and tracking market prices.
We have the largest network of potential customers for price discovery.

Many banks, leasing companies and even other appraisers recognize the importance of market expertise in this environment, and the added value Alan Ross Machinery brings to bear in equipment appraisals.

Winning Bids From Recent Auction

2009-06-18T12:43:00.009-05:00

For the right price, anything can be a steal. Recently Alan Ross Machinery sold 3 conveyors and a used american pulverizer ring crusher. How can you take part in these auctions? Contact Alan Ross Machinery and make sure you are on our mailing list for updates or follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/rossmachinery

Don’t miss the opportunity to get the information at the right time and for the right price!

Sold - $250
12" x 7' Used Eriez Vibrating Feeder-Conveyor $250

Sold - $250
12" x 7' Used Eriez Vibrating Feeder Conveyor

Sold - $1,050
18" x 6' Used Carrier Stainless Vibrating Feeder Conveyor

Sold - $6,250
Used American Pulverizer Ring Crusher

Security in the Cloud - is your data safe?

2009-06-10T13:56:00.003-05:00

Cloud Computing - who has access to your data?

What is "Cloud Computing"? Basically, cloud computing is the idea of hosting both software and data on the internet. This simplifies data sharing for offices and makes it convenient for sales people to correspond with their parent companies by having "real-time" access to information. It is also cost effective because instead of maintaining your own IT staff, you can get online collaboration tools for around $22 - 50/month and let the professionals hosting your service deal with the headaches of maintaining the servers. What is the downside? SECURITY.

How can you be sure that your data is secure when you are using the cloud for software and data storage? Consider this...your company starts off small with a dedicated server hosted in the cloud. As your company grows, your bandwidth and server needs will also grow. When you decide to upgrade your server to another server, how can you be sure that the sensitive data on the older hard drives are properly destroyed? A growing trend in data security is hard drive destruction services, but is your hosting provider offering this as a security option?

A hard drive shredder will physically destroy the hard drive into scrap metal and will be impossible to retrieve any data from. Make sure that you are asking your hosting provider about the security options that are available to you.

Alan Ross Machinery has a complete inventory of hard drive shredders that can provide the security you deserve.

Plant Liquidation? Auction vs. Orderly Liquidation

2009-06-03T09:33:00.005-05:00

So you have surplus equipment for sale and a lot of it? Maybe the equipment is spread across multiple sites? Money owed to the bank? Selling your used equipment can be a daunting task and that is why Alan Ross Machinery is the leader in organizing Plant Liquidations that get results. We currently are liquidating a Complete Electronic Waste Processing Plant and have successfully organized many others before this.

If you are considering a plant liquidation, here are some things to consider:

1. An auction will end quickly but can draw a crowd
2. Is your equipment easily transported to buyers?
3. Is your equipment still owned by the bank?
4. An orderly liquidation gives you more time to negotiate price compared to auctions
5. Is your equipment spread across multiple sites?
6. Do you have a trusted logistics contractor that is insured?
7. How easily can your equipment be removed from its facilities?

Whatever your needs are, Alan Ross Machinery will take the time to customize your solution. Maybe you want to sell your equipment individually over time or get it all over with in one day at your site with an auctioneer? Call us for a Free consultation about your liquidation needs: (847) 480-8900

We Sell Your Used Recycling Machinery

2009-05-29T14:55:00.004-05:00

Alan Ross Machinery has a global reach and unparalleled approach to assist in selling your industrial assets. Our experience and expertise can help you take a few assets to market, liquidate your entire inventory or manage a complex multi-site project. Our proven track record is supported by 60% of our buyers being repeat customers.

Our service begins with a comprehensive review of your specific needs, followed by risk management procedures that will put your mind at ease so you can concentrate on expanding your business. Our solutions can be customized in anyway for optimum results. For more information, call us at 847-480-8900 or visit our online demo at www.rossmach.com/sell-your-machinery.

Plant Liquidation - eScrap Processing Line LIQUIDATION

2009-05-12T13:28:00.006-05:00

Alan Ross Machinery Corporation
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Plant LIQUIDATION - Dublin, Ireland

eScrap Processing Line LIQUIDATION
Surplus to the needs of Immark Corporation

Approximately 2250 Hours of use.

WEEE - Waste Electronics & Electrical Equipment

Description:
Approximate Maximum Capacity
3 tons/hour throughput. Capacity may vary according to feedstock and other factors

Retek Chain PPre-Crusher -- Rebuilt in 2005
With feed conveyor designed to detach and size reduce components while minimizing fines and cross contamination between hazardous and non-hazardous components.

Coarse Sepaaration System
Including conveyors, picking stations, 750mm Steinert eccentric eddy current sorter, and additional magnetic sorting equipment,etc.

Fine Separation System
Including magnetic sorters, heavy-metal separator, vibrating screens, cyclone, etc.

Size Reduction and Sorting System
Including (2) hammermill crushers, vibrating screen, "zig zag" style wind sorter, numerous conveyors and accessories.

Light Material Separation and Dedusting
Including multicone sifter, assorted screens, cyclone, jet-filter,and accessories.

Air Jig Density Separator
3 roll Hamos electrostatic separator, air filter, and numerous accessories.

Diversify Your Business. Add eScrap Recycling Capacity Now!

get more information at www.Rossmach.com...