Forestry, Wood Products and Paper Products Appraisal Specialty Practice
Hilco Offers You the Three Most Important Attributes You Can Have in a Forestry, Wood Products or Paper Products Appraisal.
1. Experience
Annually, Hilco is the leader in industry appraisals. Our practitioners regularly provide valuations involving:
♦ Timber Tract Operations
♦ Forest Nurseries
♦ Sawmills and Lumber Remanufacturing
♦ Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
♦ Lumber Wholesaling and Retailing
♦ Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
♦ Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Products
♦ Truss Manufacturing
♦ Wood Window and Door Manufacturing
♦ Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
♦ Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing
♦ Stationery Products Manufacturing
Hilco has delivered more than 500 inventory, M&E, intangibles and real estate appraisals with asset values ranging from $500 thousand to $1 billion.
2. Validation Through Asset Disposition Capabilities
Hilco—a world leader in asset disposition services—knows the value of inventory, M&E and other assets in the above-named categories, in part because our disposition capabilities support the quality of our appraisals. We understand current market conditions and variables.
3. Meaningful Reporting and Timely Delivery
Our user-defined reports are based upon an understanding of each client’s specific needs, and are delivered on schedule to the client’s request.
Experienced Leadership
Inventory
Jesse Marzouk is a senior inventory appraiser and forestry products specialist. He has appraised scores of U.S. and Canadian pulp, paper and lumber-related companies involved in manufacturing and distribution. Through his knowledge and experience, Jesse helps clients better understand industry challenges and opportunities. Jesse is a Certified Public Accountant, holds a degree in finance and accounting from Indiana University, and received his MBA in finance from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.
Machinery and Equipment
Machinery and Equipment
Forestry, wood and paper products M&E appraisals are conducted under the leadership of Steven Feldman and Marc Rabbow. A team of more than 30 M&E appraisal specialists plus analysts and writers support the practice headed by Steve and Marc. Together, the two have a combined 40 years of experience in valuing all types of machinery and equipment, including the assets found in logging operations, sawmills, lumber remanufacturing plants, pulp and paper mills, paper converter plants, plywood and veneer manufacturing facilities and wood container operations. Both Steve and Marc are AMEA and EAANA certified appraisers. All of Hilco’s M&E appraisers maintain professional certifications with ASA, AMEA or EAANA and have passed USPAP course requirements.
Intangibles
Intangible asset valuations, including trademarks, trade names, patents, contracts and copyrights, as well as enterprise and FAS valuations, are provided by Hilco Enterprise Valuation Services, a Hilco Appraisal unit. The team leader, Jason Frank, has 10-plus years of experience in valuing intangible and tangible assets for M&A transactions.
Real Estate
Consider the time-saving benefits of coordinating real estate valuations with inventory and M&E appraisals. Todd Haney and Hilco’s real estate appraisal group deliver nearly 500 valuations annually. They are experienced in valuing timber tracts as well as mills, manufacturing, distribution facilities and leases associated with wood and paper products.
Hilco’s “Added Value” Promise to You
1. Reliable gross and net liquidation values with clear and accurate exit strategies based on 40-plus years of forestry, wood and paper industry appraisal and disposition experience.
2. When realistic, modeling WIP conversion to finished goods, to maximize value.
3. User-defined appraisal reports, based upon your specific needs. Delivery of reports to promise date.
4. Recommendations on best practices for post-appraisal collateral monitoring to help recognize the early warning signs of declining values.
5. A designated “Point Person” on every engagement to assure proper management of communications, process execution, quality control and the availability of valuation experts to provide appraisal insights and perspectives, helping you get behind the numbers and make better business decisions.