Tradewest provides Asset Management Plans which provide a detailed blueprint for the control, handling, sale and supervision of a complete range of industrial and inventory assets.

We have been retained by companies of every size and description to manage the valuation and sale of their assets and have managed sales in the following industries:

• Mining	• Forestry & Logging
• Sawmills & Wood Products	• Machine Shops
• Metal Fabrication	• Metal Stamping & Forming
• Plastic Injection Molding	• Woodwork & Millwork
• Garment & Fashion Mfg.	• Heavy Construction Equip.
• Aggregate & Crushing	• Architectural Glass
• Spun Glass Insulation	• Truck Mfg.
• Oilfield Supply & Service	• Custom Travel Van Mfg.
• Packaging	• Computer Assembly
• Food Processing	• Plastic & Paper Bag Mfg.
• Window & Door Mfg.

Our experience in retail and wholesale inventory liquidations includes national and regional department stores, as well as specialty stores, distributors and wholesalers in these categories:

• Sporting Goods	• Home & Office Furnishings
• Computer Hardware & Software	• Jewelry
• Men's & Ladies Fashions	• Building Supplies & Hardware
• Electrical Supplies	• Food & Groceries
• Designer and Home Accessories

Asset Management Plans

We provide owners with complete and detailed business plans for the sale of your assets, providing a customized program that will maximize your net dollar return. Our business plans include:

1. Estimated Gross Sales;
2. Timing;
3. Responsibilities of both the client and Southtrade;
4. A choice of a number of financial alternatives, including:
• Straight Commission & Expense Budget;

• Guaranteed Minimum Net Returns;

• Outright Cash Purchase.
5. Accounting;
6. Marketing Plan;

Our clients' information is always treated with the utmost confidentiality, and we are accustomed to working quietly with owner/managers to seek the solutions which work for you.

" Every year, business owners entrust millions of dollars in assets and equipment to Tradewest. We consider that to be the highest form of confidence, and work very hard to ensure that their trust is well-placed."

Ken Ardiel, Founder and President

Market Value Appraisals

Tradewest provides market value appraisals of industrial production assets and wholesale/retail inventories of every description. These valuations can reflect a number of different levels of value, ranging from value as a continued, operating entity to break-up liquidation value. Our valuations are sought and utilized by business owners, banks and other lending institutions, Receivers and Trustees-in-Bankruptcy as a means of quickly determining the actual relevant value for the current circumstance.

Contact one of our offices today by phone, fax, or e-mail today to discuss your needs and how we can convert your surplus equipment to cash in the most timely, cost-effective manner possible.