About Us | Tradewest Asset Solutions
Third Generation

Built on Legacy,
Driven by Results

Decades of shared values, integrity, and expertise — built one auction, one client, and one generation at a time.

Our Story

Who We Are

A Firm Built on Trust and Experience

Tradewest is a third-generation auction firm, incorporating the best of shared values and integrity, and a wealth of experience that only years of service to buyers and sellers can bring.

We have managed the valuation and sale of hundreds of millions of dollars of commercial and industrial assets in hundreds of projects — ranging from small to mid-size privately held companies, to the largest-ever mine equipment liquidation in North America.

We work closely with owners and managers to understand your situation, concerns, and required outcomes. Our business plans are designed to match your specific needs.

Landmark Achievement
The largest-ever mine equipment liquidation in North America — conducted on behalf of BHP Billiton Mines.

One of hundreds of landmark asset dispositions managed by Tradewest across the continent.

45+Years of Industry Experience
$100M+In Assets Sold
3rdGeneration Auction Firm
#1Sawmill & Mine Equipment Seller in North America

What Guides Us

The Principles We Work By

Integrity

Our reputation has been earned transaction by transaction over generations. We do not compromise on honesty, transparency, or fair dealing — with buyers or sellers.

Responsiveness

When you call us, time is usually of the essence. Our response times are geared to the realities of business and industry — because delays cost money.

Expertise

First-hand knowledge accumulated over decades of auction and liquidation sales. We bring real market data and direct industry contacts to every valuation and sale.

Partnership

We work closely with owners and managers to understand your situation and required outcomes. Every engagement is treated as a collaboration, not a transaction.

The People Behind the Work

Senior Management

Kenneth J. Ardiel

Kenneth J. Ardiel

President & CEO

Ken Ardiel has been a major participant and innovator in the auction, liquidation and valuation business for more than forty-five years, as founder and president of Tradewest Asset Solutions Inc. Ken has led the company to its current position as the largest auction seller of sawmill & forest products, and mine equipment in North America. Ken has acted as expert witness in court proceedings with respect to asset valuations, for business and insurance matters.

Matt Ardiel

Matt Ardiel

Vice-President, Industrial Sales & Appraisals

Matt Ardiel brings twenty-five years of experience to every business interaction. As a senior appraiser, Matt's knowledge of plant and industrial machinery is unparalleled. He is exceptionally well-informed regarding current market values and brings that experience to bear on appraisals and sales projects across Canada on behalf of business owners, financial institutions, trustees and insurance companies.

Matt is a member in good standing of the Canadian Personal Property Appraisal Group (CPPAG) — the accreditation body for appraisals in Canada. Matt understands that when you call us, time is usually of the essence.