Revelation Machinery

What Revelation Machinery does

Revelation Machinery is a privately held, nationwide dealer and auctioneer of used industrial machinery, headquartered in Fairfield, Illinois following a January 2026 relocation from Chicago. The company buys and resells pre-owned CNC, fabrication, process, and packaging equipment to manufacturers across every U.S. state, supported by a network of local representatives and a 125,000 sq ft warehouse facility that enables storage, logistics, and equipment consignment operations.

The company's core technology is its digital marketplace and online auction platform (bid.revelationmachinery.com), which integrates inventory browsing, timed auction bidding, bidder registration, and payment processing; it does not develop proprietary hardware or software. Product surface spans four major categories — CNC/Chip Making (lathes, machining centers, mills, EDM), Fabrication (press brakes, lasers, saws, shears, waterjets), Process Equipment (compressors, chillers, furnaces, pumps), and Packaging Equipment (conveyors, fillers, labelers) — plus a new MRO Exchange sub-brand for industrial maintenance surplus housed within the Fairfield facility.

Revelation Machinery generates revenue through four streams: margin on used equipment resale, buyer's premiums on online auctions (e.g., 18% on the Precision CNC Machinery Surplus event), commissions on consigned equipment, and referral fees from equipment financing partners including Secured Finance Network. The go-to-market combines sales-led outreach with event-driven auction demand, supported by industry association memberships (MDNA, NAA, ELFA, TMA) and digital channels including SEO, blog content, social media, and an eBay storefront.

Name

Revelation Machinery

Legal name

Revelation Machinery

Website

https://revelationmachinery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Revelation Machinery is a U.S. nationwide dealer and online auctioneer of used industrial machinery — CNC, fabrication, process, and packaging equipment — serving manufacturers and facility closure sellers with resale, consignment, financing, and auction services from a 125,000 sq ft Fairfield, Illinois headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Used Industrial Machinery Resale

NAICS

Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Supplies & MRO Marketplaces (CRAFAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial MRO Supplies for Vehicle/Equipment Workshops (Bearings, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fasteners) (TLAKAOAK), Construction Equipment MRO (Earthmoving, Roadbuilding, Mining) (TLAKAHAA)

Keywords

• Used industrial machinery
• CNC equipment dealer
• Industrial equipment auctions
• Equipment consignment services
• Fabrication equipment resale

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Used Equipment Sales: Revelation Machinery buys and resells used industrial equipment including CNC machines, fabrication equipment, process equipment, and packaging machinery. Revenue is generated through the margin between acquisition cost and resale price. The company maintains a large inventory of equipment across multiple categories for immediate purchase.
2. Online Auctions: The company regularly holds timed online auctions for surplus industrial equipment. Revenue is generated from a buyer's premium (percentage of the winning bid, e.g., 18% in some auctions) charged to buyers, plus sales tax collected. Sellers benefit from the auction process to liquidate equipment. The auction platform hosts multi-location and single-facility events.
3. Equipment Consignment Services: Revelation Machinery offers an expanded equipment consignment program where manufacturers place equipment with the company for sale. As part of a limited-time promotion (3 months), free storage and free unloading are offered. The company earns commission on successful sales while providing sellers with storage, logistics, and a marketplace for their surplus machinery.
4. Equipment Financing: Revelation Machinery offers financing options for equipment purchases, partnering with financial institutions including Secured Finance Network (SFN). This creates a revenue stream through referral arrangements with lenders, enabling larger ticket sales for customers who need installment payment options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Revelation Machinery buys, resells, and auctions used industrial machinery across four core categories: CNC/Chip Making Equipment (lathes, machining centers, mills, EDM, grinders), Fabrication Equipment (press brakes, lasers, saws, shears, waterjets), Process Equipment (compressors, chillers, furnaces, pumps, tanks), and Packaging Equipment (conveyors, fillers, labelers). It also offers online auctions via bid.revelationmachinery.com, equipment consignment services, and an MRO Exchange sub-brand for industrial MRO surplus resale, alongside equipment financing referrals.

Product overview

Revelation Machinery operates as a national used industrial equipment dealer and auction company, offering a comprehensive marketplace for buying and selling pre-owned manufacturing machinery. The company maintains an integrated platform combining direct equipment sales, online auctions (bid.revelationmachinery.com), equipment consignment services, and MRO Exchange for surplus parts. Their inventory spans four core product categories: Used CNC/Chip Making Equipment (Lathes, Machining Centers, Mills, EDM, Grinders), Fabrication Equipment (Press Brakes, Lasers, Saws, Shears, Waterjets), Process Equipment (Compressors, Chillers, Furnaces, Pumps, Tanks), and Packaging Equipment (Conveyors, Fillers, Labelers). The company recently expanded with a 125,000 sq. ft. headquarters facility in Fairfield, Illinois that also houses MRO Exchange, creating a unified hub for equipment sales and MRO surplus resale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MRO Exchange: Industrial MRO surplus reseller operating within the company's Fairfield, Illinois facility, offering replacement parts and tooling alongside used machinery.

Products and services

• Used CNC / Chip Making Equipment Resale inventory of used CNC machinery including Lathes, Vertical Machining Centers, Horizontal Machining Centers, Mills, EDM, Gear Machinery, Grinders, Gun Drills, and Routers from brands such as DMG Mori, Doosan, Haas, Hurco, Mazak, Mori Seiki, and Okuma; sold to manufacturers for production operations.
• Fabrication Equipment Resale inventory of used fabrication machinery including Press Brakes, Lasers, Saws, Shears, Presses, Plasmas, Beam Drill Lines, Folding Machines, Ironworkers, Rollformers, Rolls, Tube Benders, Turret Punches, Waterjets, and Welding equipment from brands such as Amada, Cincinnati, Mazak, Mitsubishi, Accurpress, Pacific, Peddinghaus, and Trumpf.
• Process Equipment Resale inventory of industrial process equipment including Air Compressors, Boilers, Chillers, Filters, Furnaces, Generators, Heat Exchangers, Lab Equipment, Lifts, Mixers, Ovens, Plastics Machinery, Printing Equipment, Pumps, and Tanks.
• Packaging Equipment Resale inventory of packaging and material handling equipment including Conveyors, Feeders, Filling Machines, Labeling Machines, and Stretch Wrappers.
• Other Industrial Equipment Miscellaneous industrial equipment resale including Trucks & Trailers, Bar Feeds, Deburring, Inspection, Robots, Foundry Equipment, Woodworking, and Construction Equipment.
• Online Equipment Auctions Revelation Machinery conducts timed online auctions for industrial equipment via bid.revelationmachinery.com, allowing buyers to bid on CNC machines, fabrication, process, and packaging equipment as well as surplus assets from multiple facilities; auctions feature timed bidding, buyer premiums, sales tax, and asset liquidation services.
• Equipment Consignment Services Consignment program where manufacturers place equipment with Revelation Machinery for resale; the company handles storage, logistics, and sales and earns commission on successful transactions, with promotional free storage and free unloading periods.
• Financing Services Equipment financing referral options for purchasing used industrial equipment, arranged through financial partners including Secured Finance Network (SFN) to support installment payment of larger ticket purchases.
• MRO Exchange Sub-brand/wholly-owned subsidiary offering industrial MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) surplus resale, including replacement parts and tooling, housed within the Fairfield, Illinois headquarters facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Experts reply within 2 hours of inquiry — industry-leading response time
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and minor.

• MDNA (Machinery Dealers National Association)moderateOthersRevelation Machinery is a member of the Machinery Dealers National Association, an industry trade organization for used machinery dealers. Membership signals industry credibility and adherence to professional standards.
• AMEA (Association of Machinery & Equipment Accountants)minorOthersIndustry association membership displaying logo on the company website, indicating professional affiliation in the machinery and equipment accounting/finance sector.
• NAA (National Auctioneers Association)moderateOthersAffiliation with the National Auctioneers Association, a trade body for auction professionals. Revelation Machinery holds regular industrial equipment auctions, making this membership relevant to its auction operations.
• TMA (Turnaround Management Association)minorOthersAffiliation with TMA, which serves professionals involved in turnaround, restructuring, and corporate renewal. Relevant to Revelation's facility closure auction services.
• ELFA (Equipment Leasing and Finance Association)moderateOthersAffiliation with ELFA, the equipment leasing and finance industry's trade association. Relevant to Revelation Machinery's equipment financing services.
• NEFAminorOthersAffiliation with NEFA (National Equipment Finance Association), a trade association for the equipment finance industry.
• MRO ExchangeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMRO Exchange, an industrial MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) surplus reseller, operates as a tenant/collocated business within Revelation Machinery's 125,000 sq ft Fairfield, Illinois facility. This creates an integrated hub where used machinery buyers can also source MRO parts and tooling alongside equipment purchases.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MachineTools.com: Online marketplace specializing in new and used metalworking/CNC machinery, attracting the same buyer base as Revelation's CNC inventory category.
• EquipNet: Global used equipment marketplace and auctioneer serving manufacturers with surplus asset disposition and resale services. Overlaps directly with Revelation's consignment and auction offerings.
• Perfection Global: Used CNC and metalworking machinery dealer with strong inventory depth and similar buyer profiles (small-to-mid U.S. manufacturers), making it a close functional peer.
• Machinery Network: Direct competitor operating as a used industrial machinery dealer and auctioneer with similar CNC, fabrication, and metalworking categories. Closest 1:1 comparable given overlapping product mix and auction-driven model.
• Heritage Global Partners: Industrial auction and asset disposition firm running online and onsite auctions for manufacturing equipment, directly competing for full-site liquidation engagements.
• Loeb Equipment: Used industrial equipment dealer and appraiser with multi-category inventory similar to Revelation's broad category coverage and auction services.
• Federal Equipment Company: Used process equipment dealer covering pharmaceutical, chemical, and manufacturing process machinery — directly comparable to Revelation's Process Equipment category.
• Aaron Equipment Company: Used process equipment dealer and liquidator serving chemical, food, and pharmaceutical manufacturers — overlapping directly with Revelation's process equipment line.
• Surplus Record: Long-established online marketplace and print publication for used industrial machinery, serving the same SMB manufacturer buyer base across CNC, fabrication, and process equipment categories.
• BidSpotter (ATPI): Major online industrial auction platform hosting timed auctions for used machinery; competes with bid.revelationmachinery.com for bidder attention and seller consignments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKYhWS4jm4IIyQyq7lbzPSQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/RevelationMachinery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/revelation-machinery
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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