Everyone loves buying products brand new – they are ready to use. Though, there is something nice about building or making your own objects. Plus, it can be cheaper to make something yourself! If you are looking for something useful and fun to create, this blog is perfect to read. HGR sells a very basic material that you can make many useful products out of. This material is a Pallet Rack Wire Deck. Listed below are some awesome products you can make yourself out of wire decking. Continue reading Creative Uses for Wire Decking
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Industrial Plastic Equipment at HGR
Used Industrial Plastic Equipment at HGR Industrial Surplus will help save money while expanding your business. Many machinery businesses produce large amounts of plastic. You can make practically anything out of plastic, so having a machine that can produce products quicker and easier is quite ideal. There are many machines and equipment that you can purchase that will help with all of your plastic-making needs, and this blog will give those examples of Industrial Plastic Equipment at HGR Industrial Surplus. Continue reading Industrial Plastic Equipment at HGR
Featured Product – Drill Press
Our featured product is the multi purpose drill press. If you have ever worked with wood or metal, then you know what a Drill Press is, and why it is so important for manufacturing businesses. A Drill Press is a stationary power tool that is designed to bore precise holes into metal or wood. Owning a Drill Press has so many benefits – it can help with different projects! They are very large machines, but they come in handy to any craftsman. Continue reading Featured Product – Drill Press
Cincinnati Inc Machinery at HGR
Cincinnati Incorporated
If you ever find yourself looking for a company that values customer relationships and high-quality machines, then take a look at https://www.e-ci.com. Cincinnati is known for delivering high quality machine tools to their highly valued customers. Cincinnati makes sure they have the newest technology and the most innovative products to keep their customers happy.
Cincinnati first started out as The Cincinnati Shaper Company in the late 1890’s. After working on early machines, they started to manufacture metal fabrication equipment in the early 1920’s. To present day, Cincinnati’s main focus is the same that it was in 1890 – to deliver the best equipment to valued customers. They have shipped more than 50,000 machines in over 100 years. In Cincinnati, Ohio, they have a 500,000-square-foot-plant that is used to build and create high quality machine tools. Cincinnati’s machines are known for their endurance and are commonly used around the country. Continue reading Cincinnati Inc Machinery at HGR
Machinery Manufacturer Highlight – Okuma
Machinery Manufacturer Highlight – Okuma. Whether you enjoy buying big or small, it is always smart to invest your money into businesses that offer exceptional customer service. Not only does it help your company, but it also helps support the business that you are purchasing from in many ways. If you are looking for a machine company that has been working hard for customers for many centuries, then you may want to look into Okuma. read more about machinery manufacturer in this month’s highlight of Okuma.
Okuma started out as a small noodle making company in Japan. The founder, Eiichi Okuma, was trying to make Udon more effectively. Udon is a type of thick noodle used in Japanese cuisine. While figuring out his machine, he decided to use a Lathe to make “sticks”, which helped cut the noodles. After he discovered how to make this, that was the beginning of his very successful and long journey of founding Okuma. Continue reading Machinery Manufacturer Highlight – Okuma
Used Machinery Auctions on the Horizon
HGR is involved in partnering with auctioneers to bring you used machinery auctions from all industries. These companies could have a wide variety of machines and surplus supplies up for auction. That is why it is valuable to look into all of the auctions HGR has listed on their HGR Auction Page. You can also find a few of the last auctions that closed most recently. This helps you gauge your future interests auctions. This could be for whether you are shopping for machinery, or looking to auction some of your assets. Continue reading Used Machinery Auctions on the Horizon
Looking to the New Year at HGR
HGR has undergone some changes in 2020 and as the year comes to a close, we wanted to look back at some of them. Internally and externally there was aim at improving our processes and the facility itself. The building has been around for quite some time and if you are interested in the history of it, you can read more about it here. The front entrance has been remodeled with a better customer experience in mind. Under the hood, HGR is refining some processes with improving the overall flow of how you do business there. While you may not notice these changes, they will be the way of the future.
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Used Centrifugal Feeder
A centrifugal feeder is used in the manufacturing process to achieve high efficiency in industries with labeling, automation, printing, and more. The centrifugal feeder takes bulk items feed into it and separates them and delivers them with a rotating disc to the next part of the process. These machines help lower the damage from part to part contact leading to imperfections. HGR has centrifugal feeders like this available at this link. We also want to highlight two great opportunities to own high quality used centrifugal feeders for less. Continue reading Used Centrifugal Feeder
Bidding on Upcoming Machinery Auctions at HGR
Bidding on Upcoming Machinery Auctions at HGR has just been made easier with HGR Industrial Surplus rolling out the new Auctions page. It is here that you will find out how you can start bidding on upcoming machinery auctions at HGR and what different auctions are currently available. HGR does not auction the equipment themselves. It is through a partnership with auctioneers like CIA, Bidspotter, and the Brandford Group that HGR gains access to these opportunities to get high quality used machinery for less than buying new. Most auction shave recently been online only, but the equipment is still viewable in person through inspection dates. Continue reading Bidding on Upcoming Machinery Auctions at HGR
Mask Up for Gear at HGR
We get it. This sucks. 2020 has been hard on all of us and we want to take this moment to thank all of you for working with us through this hard time. We stay dedicated to making sure our showroom and sales offices are properly sanitized so you can keep your business moving with the machinery you need. We would also like to show our appreciation for you doing your part.
From now until Mid-December HGR employees may approach you and ask for your name, your contact, and tell you, thank you for wearing your mask and doing your part. Your name will be entered with many others for random drawings to win HGR gear like hoodies, shirts, or hats. Continue reading Mask Up for Gear at HGR
Auction of Swissturn Lathes and Bar Feeders with HGR
Swissturn CNC Lathe Auction at HGR. Auctions are a great way for customers to get working used equipment for less than buying new machinery. Machinery can be expensive when looking at the initial investment and for some start up companies this may not be an option. Machinery auctions are something that many people may not be familiar with. I. Some cases business may be closing their doors and looking to recoup their investment. Other times they have upgraded machines and the old one is still in great condition and running. Moving these machines can be time and labor intensive, so posting these machines for auctions while still in their location and under power is advantageous to most sellers and buyers. Being able to see where the machine was housed and it in action invaluable to a potential buyer. Each auction has its own treasures to find, so check back frequently with HGR on the home page for updates. Read on for the latest auction. Continue reading Auction of Swissturn Lathes and Bar Feeders with HGR
Chemical Processing and How HGR Can Help Your Business
Chemical Processing equipment may be the unsung hero of the manufacturing industry. The offensive line of industry, doing the dirty work so the CNCs can hog the spotlight and take up all of the salary cap. I digress. It’s not often you go out looking for a chemical storage tank, filtration system, or mixer. When the time comes, you may not even know where to begin. Luckily there is only one place you need to look. HGR’s chemical processing category is a one stop shop for used equipment. The selection of used machinery is so large, there had to be sub-categories created to help navigate inventory. Below is a breakdown of those categories. Continue reading Chemical Processing and How HGR Can Help Your Business
Woodworking Industry Makes Its Own Space
The woodworking industry consists of processing timber using mechanical and chemical-mechanical treatment. This includes raw materials from wood and various types of wood. One of the main products from this industry is the production of furniture. The woodworking industry has found a way to battle the pandemic by optimizing space in your home closets. There is a resurrection of Closet Con, where design meets manufacturing. Here is more about Closet Con. Continue reading Woodworking Industry Makes Its Own Space
Markdowns on Used Machinery
Markdowns on used machinery are words that brighten the day of many that shop at HGR. One of the most beneficial categories at HGR is the Markdown category. It is here that you will find great deals on used equipment of all kinds. HGR just doesn’t markdown the stuff nobody wants. HGR marks down everything! It is typically ran on a time schedule based off of the inventory date of the item. The longer the item sits at HGR, the more the markdown is increased until it reached the Last Chance Closeouts category. Here is when the item hits the rock bottom pricing and is priced to sell, with a little room to negotiate, on some items. What is in the Markdown category that makes it such a worthwhile browse? Read on to find out markdowns on used machinery. Continue reading Markdowns on Used Machinery
Finishing Equipment in High Demand
Doing some research on popular search terms in the manufacturing or industrial industry, I found that finishing equipment is at its highest search volume in years. According to Keywords Trend Data, it is matching the two high points set back in mid-2017 and early 2015. This means the high demand for used finishing equipment is as great as it ever was. Luckily, HGR is your number one source for used machinery and has a finishing equipment category. Here you will find all of the items you will need to help your business maintain productivity without stoppage. Understanding the reasoning behind the demand in finishing equipment can not only help HGR be aggressive in obtaining the items you need, but also allow you to go after items for resale or refurbishment more confidently. Continue reading Finishing Equipment in High Demand
How to Take Advantage of Online Sales at HGR
Due to the current crisis HGR has shifted their sales online for the unseeable future. This applies to the regular sales, but some flash sales may still be in-store, as well as online. What does this mean you as a consumer and how can you use this to your advantage when it comes to sale day? There have also been a few questions on what the inventory date means and how to use the filter to find the items. This article is aimed at you, the user, and how you can take full advantage of your number one resource for used machinery and surplus supplies. Continue reading How to Take Advantage of Online Sales at HGR
Buying and Selling Used Machinery with HGR
Used machinery has never been in more demand than currently, on both sides of the coin of buying and selling. HGR is your number one source for either selling your machinery, or buying used machinery. In some cases, your business may be looking to fill an immediate need for parts, and HGR has that machine in stock. Having a back up machine for parts or secondary use is a smart way to make sure production doesn’t stop. We are going to look at the buying and selling side of used machinery to see if your company can benefit from using the number one resource for used machinery and surplus supplies. Continue reading Buying and Selling Used Machinery with HGR
Used Cincinnati Equipment
Cincinnati shears are some of the best performing in their industry. Since the late 1890’s when first formed as Cincinnati Shaper Company, they have been providing quality equipment and raising the industry standard. HGR Industrial Surplus is proud to stock used Cincinnati shears and other products providing you great machinery at lower prices. Currently HGR has more than 50 Cincinnati products including grinders, press brakes, lathes, and more. You can view all HGR has to offer from Cincinnati here. Below we will look at some these items closer. Continue reading Used Cincinnati Equipment
Used Mori Seiki Machinery at HGR
Mori Seiki manufactures and sells machine tools and machinery. It is based out of Makamura-ku, Nagoya, Japan. The company was formed in 1948 and has grown into one of the largest machine tool builders. In 2009 Mori Seiki partnered Sith Deckel-Maho-Glidemeister and have recently reported that they look to buy out their German partner. What are some of the things HGR stocks from Mori Seiki? Use this link to take you to our manufacturer search option. Continue reading Used Mori Seiki Machinery at HGR
Komatsu Brand Machinery at HGR Industrial Surplus
Komatsu America manufactures a wide variety of machinery, mining equipment, forestry equipment, forklifts and more. HGR Industrial Surplus has a few different Komatsu Items in stock currently if you are interested in this brand. You will find a Komatsu Press or a forklift in used condition at HGR. There will most likely won’t be any mining or forestry equipment. Komatsu’s website may be the best source for those items. Otherwise, we want to look at the history of the Komatsu brand in case you may not be familiar with them. Continue reading Komatsu Brand Machinery at HGR Industrial Surplus