We are Plant and Equipment consultants providing Fixed Assets Valuation Services. We appraise industrial, manufacturing, commercial enterprises and specific asset groups. Our certified reports are prepared with the precision that the industry demands for making informed decisions. We have been providing this service for over 16 years. Our personalized service, attention to detail, overall quality and reasonable fees are the reasons why we have been successful. We look forward to serving your organization.

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Boeing Receives $2.5 Billion Jet Order
8.16.11, American Machinist
Air Lease Corp. has agreed to purchase 14 737s and five 777s from Boeing for a total of $2.5 billion. A separate agreement for four 787-9 Dreamliners is also in the works. read more...

North American Robotics Industry on Pace for its Best Year Since 2005
8.01.11, Mordern Materials Handling
The Robotic Industries Association recently announced that the North American robotics industry jumped 41% in the first half of 2011, fueled by its best quarter in six years. read more...

Auto Supplier to Invest $15 Million in Mississippi Plant
8.16.11, Automobile Business Review
Delphi Automotive announced it is planning an estimated $15 million in new equipment for its plant in Brookhaven, MS. read more...

How to Innovate in a Tough Economy
8.11.11, Harvard Business Review
Some companies shine when the chips are down, and you can too. Here are five tips for innovating in turbulent times. read more...

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Fixture Valuations

Fixture is a somewhat vague term in that it has different meanings to different people. For example, bathroom fixtures and light fixtures to a real estate person would be different than trade fixture or tenant fixtures are to an attorney. The FF&E (furniture, fixtures and equipment), wherein fixtures for a retail store are also known as display racks, gondolas, and cases. In a manufacturing operation, fixtures are devices for securing a stock (e.g. steel or wood) in a machine as a template for creating an identically uniform product as a means for ensuring quality control. These types of fixtures are also called jigs.

Valuing fixtures for Condemnation, Real and Personal Property Taxes, Financial reporting (Cost Segregation) should be explored when a distinction is made between real estate and personal property. Definition of what a fixture is and contributory value varies based on the purpose of the appraisal and the jurisdictional definition.

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