Businesses We Commonly Serve

We provide certified machinery and equipment appraisals and related business valuation support for many kinds of companies across Atlantic Canada. Below are examples of industries and business types we regularly encounter.

Manufacturing, Industrial and Processing

• Machine shops
• Manufacturing companies
• High tech manufacturing companies
• Chemical manufacturers
• Food processing plants
• Millwork shops
• Woodworking shops
• Welding shops
• Oil and gas refineries
• Asphalt plants and sand pits
• Rock quarries
• Lumber yards

These businesses often require appraisal of production equipment, plant machinery, fabrication tools, shop assets, and support equipment.

Construction, Trades and Field Services

• Construction companies
• Electrical contracting services
• Plumbing contracting services
• Roofing contractors
• Swimming pool builders
• Drilling contractors
• Well drilling companies
• Well servicing companies
• Janitorial companies
• Refuse hauling companies
• Wrecker and towing services
• Maid service franchises

These files often involve service trucks, tools, trailers, field equipment, specialty machinery, and contractor support assets.

Retail, Hospitality and Consumer Businesses

• Convenience stores
• Grocery stores
• Hardware stores
• Furniture stores
• Gift shops
• Liquor stores
• Fabric stores
• Wallpaper stores
• Bridal shops
• Candy shops
• Ice cream stores
• Flower shops
• Art and craft supply stores
• Mall specialty shops
• Ladies retail clothing
• Hotels
• Motels
• Restaurants
• Fast food restaurants
• Sandwich shops
• Supper clubs
• Clubs and taverns
• Country clubs
• Golf courses
• Daycares
• Schools

These businesses commonly involve leasehold improvements, furniture, trade fixtures, equipment, point-of-sale systems, and specialized operating assets.

Professional Practices and Office-Based Businesses

• Accounting practices
• Attorney/Legal practices
• Architectural and engineering services
• Advertising agencies
• Insurance agencies
• Collection agencies
• Real estate sales agencies
• Travel agencies
• Photography studios
• Printing companies
• Newspapers

These assignments can involve office systems, production equipment, leasehold interests, and valuation issues tied to an ongoing business operation.

Health, Medical and Personal Services

• Dental practices
• Physicians practices
• Medical clinics
• Clinics
• Hospitals
• Veterinary clinics
• Beauty shops
• Exercise gyms
• Dry cleaners
• Dog kennels

These businesses often have specialized equipment where orderly identification and valuation is important for financing, partnership matters, or business sale planning.

Agriculture, Food and Resource Businesses

• Farms
• Dairy farms
• Bakeries
• Doughnut shops
• Wholesale businesses
• Distribution companies

These businesses may include production lines, storage systems, handling equipment, vehicles, and other tangible operating assets.

Transportation, Auto and Equipment-Intensive Service Businesses

• Auto body shops
• Auto dealerships
• Auto parts stores
• Auto repair garages
• Recreational vehicle dealerships
• Trucking companies
• Moving and storage companies
• Airports
• Aerial spraying services
• Gasoline stations

These businesses often have significant equipment, shop tools, vehicles, and movable operating assets that lenders want clearly documented.