TDI Group

What TDI Group does

TDI Group, LLC is a privately held Pittsburgh-based supplier of used and re-manufactured mechanical and electrical equipment serving the primary metals and broader manufacturing industries worldwide. The company was formed in 2001 through the merger of Thimons Incorporated (founded 1960) and Duquesne Electric & Manufacturing Company (founded 1916), giving it a combined operating heritage of more than a century in the niche used-metals-equipment market. Its product line is organized around categorized equipment categories — rolling mills and components, motors and brakes (including DC units up to 2,500 HP), industrial transformers (including EAF-type up to 36 MVA), processing lines, melt shop/continuous casting, fabrication/machining/grinding, straighteners/shears/saws, material components, and power generators — sourced from inventory, a global dealer network, and consignment arrangements.

The business model is multi-stream and transaction-oriented. Core revenue comes from one-time equipment sales priced by individual quote based on condition, specification, and year of manufacture. Complementary revenue streams include consignment management, on-site and online auction services, equipment removal labor, turnkey delivery coordination, export packaging compliant with Incoterms, international transportation, financing/leasing arrangement, and professional machinery and equipment valuations delivered through its wholly-owned subsidiary DiBenedetto Appraisal Services (DAS), which produces USPAP-compliant appraisal reports under CEA, CSA, and ASA accreditations. TDI goes to market via direct enterprise sales (phone, email, website quote requests), an equipment-listing website, and industry trade association memberships (AIST, SMA, MDNA). Pricing is opaque to the public; each transaction is negotiated individually, and the company operates from a single headquarters and warehouse facility in Blawnox (Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania with 1-10 employees.

Name

TDI Group

Legal name

TDI Group, LLC

Website

https://tdigrp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TDI Group is a Pittsburgh-based supplier of used and re-manufactured mechanical and electrical equipment to primary metals and manufacturing clients worldwide, offering sales, consignment, auction, removal, export, financing, and USPAP-compliant appraisal services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machinery & Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

Keywords

• Used industrial equipment
• Metals manufacturing machinery
• Machinery appraisal services
• Remanufactured electrical equipment
• Equipment consignment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of used and remanufactured mechanical and electrical equipment including rolling mills, motors, transformers, and processing equipment from company inventory and network resources.
2. Consignment Services: Consignment arrangements where TDI manages on-site equipment removal, cleaning, painting, warehouse storage, inspections, and effective marketing for client assets.
3. Auction Services: On-site and on-line auction services for quick, cost-effective sale of idled assets, promoting revenue generation from idled equipment.
4. Appraisal Services: DiBenedetto Appraisal Services (DAS), a member of TDI Group, provides machinery and equipment valuations using market, cost, and income approaches for various industries.
5. Equipment Removal and Turnkey Delivery: Labor and supervision for equipment removal and coordinated turnkey delivery services for single pieces or complete facilities.
6. Transportation and Export Packaging: Arrangement and export of equipment to major countries, including export packaging services that adhere to Incoterms and international commercial standards.
7. Financing Services: Arrangement of institutional financing, leasing, and credit tailored to client project requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TDI Group, LLC supplies used and re-manufactured mechanical and electrical equipment (including rolling mills, motors, transformers, processing lines, and fabrication/machining equipment) to the primary metals and manufacturing industries worldwide. The company complements its equipment inventory with a full suite of related services — equipment removal, turnkey delivery, consignment, auction, export packaging, transportation, financing arrangement, and USPAP-compliant machinery and equipment valuations delivered through its DiBenedetto Appraisal Services (DAS) subsidiary.

Product overview

TDI Group is a supplier of used and re-manufactured mechanical and electrical equipment for the primary metals and manufacturing industries. The company's offering is organized as a portfolio of equipment categories (including Rolling Mills, Motors/Brakes, Transformers, Processing Lines, Fabrication/Machining/Grinding, Straighteners/Shears/Saws, Melt Shop/Continuous Casting, Material Components, and Power Generators) complemented by a comprehensive suite of services. Services include Used & Remanufactured Equipment sales, Contract Marketing Services, Consignment, Auction, Equipment Removal, Turnkey Delivery, Export Packaging, Transportation, and Financing. DiBenedetto Appraisal Services (DAS), a member of TDI Group, provides accredited machinery and equipment valuations. Together, the equipment inventory and service offerings provide clients with economical alternatives for plant capital investment, repairs, maintenance, and asset disposition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Used & Remanufactured Equipment Core product offering — used and re-manufactured mechanical and electrical equipment for primary metals and manufacturing industries, including rolling mills, motors/brakes, transformers, processing lines, melt shop/continuous casting, fabrication/machining/grinding, straighteners/shears/saws, material components, and power generators. Provides an economical and timely alternative to new equipment for steel mills and manufacturers.
• Consignment Services Consignment arrangements providing a secure, insured warehouse environment for asset storage and display, with on-site equipment removal, cleaning, painting, inspections, and effective marketing throughout the sales period. Targets clients seeking to relieve themselves of front-line involvement in the sales process.
• Contract Marketing Services Strategic revenue stream development and creative marketing for surplus plant assets. TDI's in-house team inspects and values assets (using internal resources and a network of machinery dealers as required) to identify the highest and best value at time of sale. TDI can purchase surplus assets at inspection or market assets on behalf of clients, exposing availability throughout the used marketplace worldwide.
• Auction Services On-site and on-line auction services for quick, cost-effective sale of idled assets. Focused on revenue return economics, coordinated and tailored to client-specific requirements. Aims to turn idled assets into cash.
• Equipment Removal Labor and supervision for safe, professional on-site equipment removal, whether for a single piece of equipment or a complete facility. Targets plant owners undertaking decommissioning or asset disposition.
• Turnkey Delivery Economical, structured approach to equipment removal and re-installation. Coordinates and oversees the full process from start to finish, identifying and adhering to best practices to promote an expedient re-installation process for a single piece or a complete plant.
• Export Packaging Professional export packaging for project cargo break bulk or container cargo, adhering to International Commercial Terms (Incoterms) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Provides secure, compliant packaging properly marked for swift handling, customs clearance, transportation, and client receipt at final destination.
• Transportation Arrangement and export of equipment to major countries worldwide, utilizing in-house knowledge and experience to handle all shipping requirements for cross-border equipment transactions.
• Financing Arrangement of institutional financing, leasing, and credit tailored to client project requirements. Provides access to financing sources for buyers of used industrial equipment.
• Machinery & Equipment Valuations (DiBenedetto Appraisal Services) Personal property appraisal reports and valuations for a wide range of industries and manufacturing processes, utilizing market, cost, and income approaches to value. Staff hold accreditations including Certified Equipment Appraiser (CEA), Certified Senior Appraiser (CSA), and Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA). All reports prepared in compliance with the current issue of USPAP. Targets clients needing valuations for financial planning, litigation, asset-based lending, and insurance.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• PPL Group: Used metalworking and fabrication equipment dealer with focus on buying and selling machine tools, press brakes, and fabrication equipment; comparable dealer model with similar inventory categories.
• Federal Equipment Company: Used process equipment dealer providing equipment, plant relocations, and asset management services; directly comparable in the dealer/inventory business model serving industrial manufacturers.
• Aaron Equipment Company: Dealer of used process equipment serving chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and related process industries; directly comparable dealer model with owned inventory, brokerage, and liquidation services targeting industrial buyers.
• MachineHub: Online marketplace for used metalworking and fabrication equipment; TDI Group itself uses MachineHub's platform (tdigroup.machinehub.com), making it both a channel partner and a direct marketplace peer competing for the same buyer attention.
• Perry Videx: Used and rebuilt process equipment dealer with global inventory and an online catalog; comparable business model sourcing, refurbishing, and selling used industrial equipment to manufacturers worldwide.
• Maynards Industries: Global industrial auction and asset disposition firm specializing in manufacturing and metals equipment; comparable auction and liquidation service line for industrial assets.
• Kempler Industries: Used packaging and processing equipment dealer; small specialist dealer with owned inventory and global buyer reach, comparable in business model to TDI's industrial equipment dealer position.
• Loeb Winternitz Industrial Auctioneers: Industrial auctioneer specializing in machine tools, fabrication, and metalworking equipment; directly comparable traditional sales channel for the kinds of assets TDI holds in inventory.

Emerging players

• Surplex: European online marketplace for used industrial machinery with auction and direct sale formats; emerging digital-native competitor that competes for the same buyers of used industrial equipment, including metals and manufacturing assets.

Broad incumbents

• Hilco Industrial: Large industrial asset disposition and valuation firm offering auction, liquidation, and appraisal services across multiple industries; comparable to TDI's full-service surplus asset management offering but at far greater scale and geographic breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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