Selling Assets From a Chicago-Area Facility Closing or Cleanout?
A facility closing often contains several separate value streams: electrical distribution, copper cable, carbide tooling, machinery support equipment and reusable industrial surplus. Ironcrest reviews the facility as a whole so higher-value items can be identified before everything is treated as bulk scrap.
What to include in your submission
- Electrical rooms and distribution equipment
- Copper cable, bus bar and takeouts
- Carbide tooling and machine shop inventories
- Spare parts, shop equipment and industrial surplus
- Warehouse and plant support assets
- Multi-category cleanouts and decommissioning projects
Start with photos, not paperwork.
For an initial review, send clear overall photos plus close-ups of manufacturer labels, part numbers or nameplates when available. Include approximate quantity, city/state, condition and your preferred timing.
Preserve value: Keep identifiable equipment and unused material intact until it has been reviewed. Cutting, mixing or removing labels can make resale evaluation harder.
Open the seller form →A straightforward path from surplus to a sale decision.
Send photos
Show the overall lot and identifying details.
We review
We separate likely resale value from commodity-only material.
Discuss the lot
Clarify quantity, condition, location and removal needs.
Coordinate next steps
If the material fits, work through purchase and pickup logistics.
Before you send the inventory
When should I contact you during a closing?
As early as practical. Photos taken before dismantling can preserve information and make the inventory easier to evaluate.
Do I need a complete spreadsheet first?
No. Start with wide photos of each area and close-ups of labels on valuable equipment. A detailed inventory can follow if needed.
Can you review only part of a facility?
Yes. You can submit a single electrical room, machine shop, tool crib or selected surplus categories.