Industrial Equipment Trading

Industrial equipment traders buy, refurbish, and resell used manufacturing equipment, machinery, and industrial assets.

With equipment expensive new and used market growing, trading generates revenue of $170,000-$630,000 with 30-50% margins.

The business requires equipment expertise, capital for inventory, storage yard, refurbishment capability, and buyer/seller networks.

Services include equipment sourcing and acquisition, refurbishment and testing, equipment sales and brokerage, machinery appraisal, international export, and financing assistance.

Revenue through buy-low sell-high margins.

Success factors include deep equipment knowledge and valuation, sourcing from plant closures and auctions, testing and certifying equipment, building international buyer network, and understanding export markets.

Marketing focuses on manufacturers, auctioneers, and international buyers.

With manufacturing equipment costly and used market viable in 2025, equipment trading offers industrial opportunities requiring expertise.