Frequently Asked Questions

Intermach NZ Ltd combines decades of industry experience with an international business network to help link buyers and sellers of quality used machinery. The Intermach team is there to help with any assistance you require. We can even perform a no obligation, free evaluation of your surplus machinery and either buy it on the spot or help you sell it. Not sure what your business needs? Have something to sell? Need an expert opinion? Shoot us an email or give us a call!

Industrial machinery, like most technological assets, depreciates heavily in monetary value over time. Unlike most technology however, machinery maintains the same useful functionality for decades! The global manufacturing industry is in constant flux and provides an abundance of affordable, used machinery in perfect operating condition. You simply cannot look past the substantialy lower price/performance ratio offered by used machinery. Our professional network of service agents can help with installation, commissioning and after sales support of your used machinery. So don’t fret, it’s never been as easy to buy used machinery as it is today! Have any queries or need help with installation? Let us connect you with one of our experts to assist.

Yes we can organise the whole process, from assessing the value, to advertising the sale, labelling and marketing the inventory, conducting the auction, collecting and distributing the proceeds and managing the logistics of pick up and clearance. With over 30 years in the business, we have one of the largest databases in the country, for both New Zealand and international target buyers. Accessing the international marketplace significantly expands our options to maximise returns on sought after plant and equipment. Please give us a call today to discuss your options!

The team at Intermach will arrange to inspect your surplus equipment and give you a written evaluation of market price, we will give you option of either selling to us in one bulk purchase, for us to sell items on your behalf  and take a commission or arranging either an online or onsite auction. Whichever method we mutually agree upon, the team at Intermach can offer you a fully managed clearance of your surplus equipment, either an individual item or a complete workshop …… email or phone to discuss further.

The commercial terms set out the costs and risks of shipping including insurance in a deal. While there can be many different commercial terms, the most commonly used in the trade of used machines are as follows: Exworks / Exsite – The seller makes the goods available at their premises. Usually does not include packing and loading onto a truck. CIF – standing for Cost, Insurance and Freight. The seller takes care of shipping to the main destination port and includes transport insurance. LOC / LOT – Loaded on Container / Loaded on Truck. The seller takes care of dismantling and loading on the truck or container sent by the buyer to the premises. FOB – standing for Free on Board. The seller packs and sends the machine to the nearest major seaport and leaves it at the shipping company. He also has to clear the machine for export.