What Hilco Industrial does

Hilco Industrial is a privately held industrial asset disposition and remarketing company headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands (Jan van Goyenkade 10), established in 1980 and operating for over 40 years under the parent Hilco Global. The firm specializes in brokering the sale of machinery, production lines, and complete manufacturing facilities originating from closed, restructured, or insolvent industrial sites. Customers include enterprise sellers — plant operators, insolvency administrators, and corporate divestors across steel, automotive, pharmaceutical, shipbuilding, and electric-vehicle battery sectors — and enterprise buyers seeking late-model, well-maintained equipment at prices below new-build cost. The transaction set spans complete eight-inch seamless tube plants (FIVES DMS / SMS Mannesmann Meer), rolling mills (DANIELI, Stahl Gerlafingen), hot-strip and cold-rolling complexes (JFE Keihin, Hyundai Steel Dangjin CSP, Thyssenkrupp), heavy plate mills (Vallourec, Dongkuk), EV battery facilities (Lion Electric, 1.7 GWh scalable to 5.0 GWh), and pharmaceutical sterile injectable lines (Legacy Pharmaceuticals).

The business model is event-driven transaction brokerage. Revenue is earned as commissions and fees on auction hammer prices and private-treaty negotiated sales, with assets typically offered first as complete packages and then on an individual basis. Distribution combines an owned digital storefront (hilcoindustrial.com and a dedicated auctions.hilcoindustrial.com platform with 3D tours) with enterprise field sales and private-treaty negotiation supported by a network of trusted partners for dismantling, packing, loading, and international logistics. Marketing channels span the corporate website, press releases, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp Business, and a newsletter subscription program. The firm also publishes case studies — Hellenic Halyvourgia S.A. (steel mini-mill disposition), Ford Motor Genk (automotive press shop liquidation), and others — as proof-of-execution collateral.

Hilco Industrial is a subsidiary of Hilco Global, a diversified financial services group in which ORIX Corporation USA completed acquisition of a majority stake in 2024, providing institutional capital for larger and more ambitious mandates. Operations are global, with active or completed deals in the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, Australia, and Canada. Headcount is reported at 11–50 employees, reflecting a lean core augmented by partner networks and specialized project teams (e.g., the Team Andreas referenced in customer correspondence). Notable recent strategic moves include the 2024 ORIX investment, the 2025 launch of the Lion Electric EV battery auction in partnership with Workingman Capital, and the 2024 Van Vliet Demolition partnership supporting NAM decommissioning in the Netherlands.

Name

Hilco Industrial

Legal name

Hilco Industrial

Website

https://hilcoind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hilco Industrial is a global industrial asset disposition company that sells machinery, production lines, and complete manufacturing plants from closed or insolvent factories worldwide through auctions and private treaty sales, serving enterprise sellers and buyers across steel, automotive, pharmaceutical, shipbuilding, and EV battery sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Asset Disposition and Auctions

NAICS

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive, Tools & Industrial Supplies (B2B) (CRAEAEAH), Wholesale Vehicle Auctions (Physical & Online) (TLABAKAA)

Keywords

• Industrial equipment auctions
• Used machinery sales
• Asset disposition services
• Plant liquidation services
• Industrial asset remarketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Northbrook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Asset Disposition and Auction Services: Hilco Industrial sells machinery and equipment from closed-down industrial production companies, large factories, and companies undergoing insolvency proceedings. Revenue is generated through commissions and fees on the sale of industrial assets, including coordination and supervision of equipment dismantling, packing, loading, and international shipment services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hilco Industrial sells machinery and equipment from closed-down industrial production companies, large factories, and companies undergoing insolvency proceedings worldwide. The company generates revenue through commissions and fees on the sale of industrial assets, coordinating the full lifecycle of equipment sales including market evaluation, sales process management, dismantling, packing, loading, and international shipment. Assets are offered first as complete packages and then individually via online and public auctions, with private treaty sales also accepted.

Product overview

Hilco Industrial is a global leader in used industrial equipment sales and auctions, specializing in selling machinery and equipment from closed-down manufacturing plants worldwide. The company offers a diverse portfolio of industrial assets including complete steel production facilities (seamless tube plants, hot/cold rolling mills, rebar mills), automotive manufacturing equipment (Ford, Toyota plants), shipyard facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing lines, and EV battery production equipment. The company provides end-to-end services including market activities, sales coordination, equipment dismantling, packing, loading, and international shipment. For over 40 years, Hilco Industrial has facilitated the disposition of large-scale industrial production facilities, selling equipment directly from factories to global buyers. The portfolio includes specific named product lines such as DANIELI rolling mills, JFE Steel production lines, Thyssenkrupp equipment, and specialized facilities like the Lion Electric EV battery plant and Legacy Pharmaceuticals manufacturing assets.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Asset Disposition and Auction Services End-to-end service for closed-down industrial production companies and insolvent entities, coordinating market evaluation, sales process management, equipment dismantling, packing, loading, and international shipment of industrial machinery and equipment. For enterprise industrial clients facing plant closures, restructuring, or insolvency proceedings.
• Industrial Equipment Auctions Online and public auction sales of used industrial machinery and equipment from closed factories. Assets are offered first as complete packages then individually. Aimed at global buyers seeking late-model industrial equipment at competitive prices.
• Private Treaty Sales Negotiated sales of large industrial equipment packages outside of the auction process, providing flexibility for enterprise buyers seeking complete production lines or facility assets.
• Complete Stainless Steel Cold Rolling Facility Complete stainless steel cold rolling production facility with smart machines for industrial applications, sold directly from the factory. For steel manufacturing buyers seeking late-model rolling equipment.
• DANIELI Light & Medium Flexible Rolling Mill (600,000 TPY) 600,000 metric tons per year capacity flexible section rolling mill from Stahl Gerlafingen, Switzerland's leading steel manufacturer. For steel manufacturing buyers seeking high-capacity rolling equipment.
• Thin Slab Caster and Hot Strip Mill Compact strip production (CSP) plant equipment from the Hyundai Steel Dangjin facility, including thin slab caster and hot strip mill. For steel manufacturing buyers.
• JFE Steel East Japan Wide Hot Strip Mill, Cold Rolling Mill, Galvanizing, Coil Preparation Line Complete steel production line from JFE Steel Keihin works, including wide hot strip mill, cold rolling mill, galvanizing line, and coil preparation line. For steel manufacturing buyers seeking integrated production capacity.
• Complete 8" Seamless Tube Plant Complete 8-inch seamless tube production plant with hot and cold rolling tube capabilities, previously operated at FIVES DMS Montbard and SMS Mannesmann Meer facilities in France. For steel and pipe manufacturing buyers.
• Lion Electric EV Battery Manufacturing Facility EV battery manufacturing facility in Mirabel, Quebec with 1.7 GWh annual capacity (scalable to 5.0 GWh), featuring Fanuc industrial robots, 21 Asterion wire bonders, Bosch conveyors, and tooling for 70 kWh and 105 kWh battery packs certified in 2023-2024. For EV battery manufacturing buyers.
• Legacy Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Equipment Machinery and equipment from Legacy Pharmaceuticals, a Swiss-based contract manufacturing organization. Includes late-model, Swiss-maintained production lines for injectable and sterile drug products. For pharmaceutical manufacturing buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Buildings left broom-swept and clean, often ahead of contractually agreed timelines
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Van Vliet DemolitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHilco Industrial Acquisitions partnered with Van Vliet Demolition for a long-term asset sales program supporting NAM (Netherlands) decommissioning operations. The partnership combines Hilco's asset disposition expertise with Van Vliet's demolition capabilities.
• Workingman CapitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkingman Capital and Hilco Commercial Industrial jointly announced an auction for Lion Electric's EV battery manufacturing facility in Mirabel, Quebec. The partnership leverages Workingman Capital's industrial expertise with Hilco's auction platform.
• Trusted Global Partners NetworkmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHilco Industrial utilizes a network of trusted partners worldwide for dismantling, packing, loading, and shipment services. These partners enable the company to handle international logistics and deliver equipment to any place in the world.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Troostwijk Auctions: One of Europe's largest industrial auction houses conducting online and on-site auctions for machinery and complete plant closures — directly comparable business model and overlapping customer base in European industrial liquidations.
• Heritage Global Partners: Asset disposition and auction firm handling industrial, technology, and financial assets — overlaps with Hilco Industrial in enterprise-scale industrial liquidation and online auction execution.
• Aaron Equipment Company: US-based reseller of used process equipment and complete plants serving chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries — competes for similar distressed-asset supply and industrial buyer demand as Hilco Industrial.
• Rabin Worldwide: Industrial auction and appraisal firm specializing in heavy machinery, transportation, and complete plant sales — directly comparable in large-scale industrial asset disposition engagements.
• Surplex: European-headquartered online auction house specializing in used machinery and industrial equipment — overlapping service model (online auctions + dismantling) and direct competitor in EMEA steel, metals, and manufacturing asset sales.
• Federal Equipment Company: Used industrial equipment dealer offering full plant liquidations and asset remarketing across pharmaceutical, chemical, and manufacturing — comparable service portfolio and customer overlap with Hilco Industrial.
• Machinery & Equipment Co. (MECO): Used industrial machinery dealer specializing in process equipment for chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries — directly comparable inventory model and customer base.
• Perry Videx: Global dealer of used process and packaging equipment with active inventory across chemical, pharmaceutical, and food manufacturing — directly competes for both supply (closed plants) and demand (industrial buyers) in the same verticals as Hilco Industrial.
• Loeb Equipment & Appraisal Company: Mid-market US dealer and auctioneer of used processing and packaging equipment — comparable service offering across machinery disposition and auction-based sales.

Broad incumbents

• Liquidity Services: Public-listed online marketplace operator (Liquidation.com, GovDeals, GovX) running large-scale auction platforms across industrial and government surplus — broader portfolio but overlapping industrial asset remarketing vertical with Hilco.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HilcoIndustrial
• Facebookfacebook.com/HilcoInd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hilco-industrial-llc
• Xx.com/HilcoIndustrial

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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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