Plant & Equipment Specialists — Australia

Know What Your Assets Are Worth.

Independent Valuations and Sales of Plant and Machinery for Insolvency and Finance, Insurance, Family Law and Legal Disputes, Mergers & Acquisitions. Plant and Machinery Asset disposals by way of Auction and Private Sales across a diverse range of industries.

Independent & Certified
Valuations & Sales
National Coverage
AVAA Member AVAA Accredited
What We Do

Expert Services

From single-asset appraisals to full plant disposal programs, we deliver accurate, independent assessments you can rely on.

Insolvency & Finance

Fair Value and Forced Sale assessments for Insolvency, Liquidation, Bankruptcy, Receiverships. Pre-lend Finance and Security Valuations.

Legal & Matrimonial

Independent expert reports for court proceedings, Partnership Disputes, Landlord and Tenant Disputes and Matrimonial/Family Law.

Insurance Valuations

Replacement Cost New, Indemnity Values, valuation reports for insurers and asset owners. Ensure you are never over- or under-insured on critical plant and equipment.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Fair Value assessments support due diligence processes and purchase price allocations for business transactions involving plant and equipment.

Asset Registers

Comprehensive Barcode/General Identification Tagging, Photography and Asset Register Creation.

Market Appraisal

Current market value opinions for sale, acquisition and strategic planning purposes. Delivered quickly with supporting comparable sales data and market commentary.

Auction & Private Sales

Full Auction and Private Sale management from cataloguing and marketing through to settlement. We achieve maximum returns for vendors through our established buyer database and networks.

Sectors We Serve

Industries Covered

With over 40 years of experience, we have valued plant and equipment assets across virtually every sector of the Australian economy.

Manufacturing

  • Steel mills and galvanising plants
  • Sheet metal, welding and engineering workshops
  • Ammunition and bearing manufacturing
  • Die casting operations
  • Furniture and kitchen manufacturing
  • Prefabricated building frames and trusses
  • Rubber extrusion, flooring and matting
  • Plastic extrusion, injection and blow moulding facilities

Mining

  • Underground and surface mobile equipment
  • Processing plants
  • Exploration and drilling rigs
  • Crushing, screening and quarry operations

Printing

  • Offset and web printing
  • Flexographic and gravure printing
  • Bindery and finishing equipment

Textiles & Footwear

  • Clothing and footwear manufacturing
  • Hide and skin processing
  • Fabric dyeing and knitting and weaving plants
  • Bedding and Manchester manufacturing
  • Carpet, curtain and blind manufacturing
  • Screen printing plants

Automotive

  • Vehicle manufacturing plants
  • Service and maintenance workshops
  • Panel repair facilities
  • Vehicle dealerships
  • Service stations

Transport

  • Road freight and logistics
  • Passenger transport, motor vehicles, taxi and hire car fleets
  • Rail assets
  • Aviation-related equipment

Construction & Civil

  • Civil construction equipment
  • Earthmoving fleets
  • Mobile and tower cranes
  • Access equipment
  • Hire and contractor equipment

Forestry

  • Harvesting and forwarding equipment
  • Sawmilling operations
  • Plantation and vegetation management equipment

Local Government & Public Sector

  • Transfer stations
  • Rubbish collection fleets
  • Road and garden maintenance fleets
  • Libraries and schools
  • Theatres and entertainment venues
  • Sports complexes and administration facilities

Agriculture & Aquaculture

  • General agricultural plant and machinery
  • Fruit and vegetable processing facilities
  • Seafood growing, processing and packing equipment
  • Horticultural and grounds maintenance equipment

Food, Beverage & Hospitality

  • Abattoirs and food processing plants
  • Dairy and cheese production facilities
  • Beverage bottling operations
  • Wineries and breweries
  • Confectionery and chocolate manufacturing
  • Catering and commercial kitchen facilities
  • Hotels, pubs, clubs and entertainment venues
  • Supermarkets and retail food operations

General Industrial & Commercial

  • Office and household furniture
  • IT and electronic equipment
  • Amusement rides and arcade equipment
  • Chemical processing facilities
  • Gymnasiums

Legal & Disputes

  • Family law and marital asset disputes
  • Tenant and landlord disputes
  • Partnership and business dissolution
  • Insurance claims and litigation support
  • Expert witness reports for court proceedings

Medical, Dental, Health Care

  • Hospitals
  • Dentists
  • Medical Practices
  • Nursing Homes
  • Vets

Education & Training

  • General Schools
  • Heavy Vehicle Training
  • Flight Simulators
Who We Are

Experience You Can Trust

Professional Profile
Wayne Eddy

Highly experienced Senior Valuer with over 40 years of expertise in plant and equipment valuations and auction sales across a broad range of industries. Proven track record in delivering accurate, compliant, and commercially sound valuation reports for financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, corporate clients, and government entities.

Extensive knowledge spanning manufacturing, mining, transport, construction, and asset-intensive industries, supported by advanced technical training and internationally recognised appraisal certifications.

Career History
Director / Senior Valuer
W.E. Valuation Services Pty Ltd  |  2015 – Present
  • Lead valuation and advisory services specialising in plant and equipment across multiple sectors
  • Provide valuation reports for finance, insolvency, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, and insurance purposes
  • Manage client relationships and oversee auction sales processes
Manager – Valuation Services & Auction Sales / Senior Valuer
1987 – 2015
  • Managed valuation and auction operations across diverse industries
  • Delivered large-scale asset valuation projects and coordinated auction sales
  • Provided expert advice to financial institutions, receivers, and corporate clients
Auction Co-Ordinator/Valuer Plant & Equipment
1984 – 1987
  • Developed foundational skills in machinery and equipment valuation
  • Assisted with inspections, reporting, and market analysis
Accreditations & Certifications
Current Member, Certified Practicing Valuer, Auctioneers & Valuers Association of Australia
American Society of Appraisers - Certificate in Introduction to Machinery & Equipment Valuation
American Society of Appraisers - Certificate in Machinery & Equipment Valuation Methodology
American Society of Appraisers - Certificate in Machinery & Equipment Valuation: Advanced Topics & Report Writing
American Society of Appraisers - Certificate in Advanced Mining
Certificate in Project Management
Get in Touch

Contact Details

Whether you need a single-asset appraisal, a full plant valuation or advice on running an auction or private sale contact us directly by phone or email.

LocationAustralia-wide — all states & territories
Accredited Member
AVAA

Auctioneers & Valuers Association of Australia — Certified Practicing Valuer. All reports prepared to the highest professional and ethical standards.

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