Money is a huge concern when starting a new business. Startups often have great ideas, but lack seed money to purchase the necessary equipment. The biggest barrier to receiving this critical funding for new companies is the lack of a credit history. Without an existing credit history most lenders find new companies too risky to qualify for loans. If you find yourself in this situation, MMI has a solution. Our lending partner Currency™ has a lending program specifically designed for startups in need of equipment funding. Currency™ solves the risks associated with lending to companies with no t ..read more

MMI and Hilco Industrial Chosen Auctioneers for 800,000+ Sqft Aerospace Facility Chicago IL, November 21, 2019 – Machinery Marketing International, in collaboration with Hilco Industrial, has announced a large industrial auction of Aerojet Rocketdyne manufacturing equipment. Aerojet Rocketdyne is a rocket and missile propulsion manufacturer based out of California. The auction of this 800,000+ sqft manufacturing facility features advanced large capacity heat & vacuum treating, composite structure forming, CNC machining, quality assurance & more. Key assets in auction include an Abar I ..read more

Chicago, IL October 1, 2019 – Machinery Marketing International (MMI), a global online marketplace for used machinery management, is excited to announce the opening of a new 20,000 square foot, climate controlled warehouse facility in Chicago. Located at 4235 W 166th Street, in Oak Forest, Illinois, the warehouse is strategically located between two major airports, and is a short 10 minute drive from Machinery Marketing International’s offices, facilitating opportunities to view machinery in person as well as interface directly with MMI’s entire team of marketing and sales professionals. Thi ..read more

There are many reasons to consider selling a machine. But one thing is clear – having a machine on your shop floor occupies both time and money. If it is on your floor, it should be working for you and making you money. But we get it – the machine in question was likely a huge investment, and has probably served you well for dozens of projects. Plus, organizing yourself to sell the machine means a lot of time and energy. It is easy to convince yourself that you simply don’t have the time to invest in the process. This guide is designed to help you through the process, gain back space on your s ..read more

MMI to hold Industrial Auction of California-Based Aerospace Manufacturing Equipment Facility CHICAGO, January 05, 2021 -- MMI Auction, a division of Machinery Marketing International, has announced the auction of a California aerospace manufacturing facility focused on providing large scale parts for Boeing and Airbus. AAR, a provider of aviation services to worldwide customers, is consolidating locations and will be closing this site. The auction of this 545,000 sqft facility features aerospace composite manufacturing equipment rarely seen in auction including a Zimmerma ..read more

Find Pricing for CNC Machines Including CNC Lathes, Vertical & Horizontal Machining Centers, Milling Machines, Shears, and Press Brakes. All our listed price machines can be found on our Buy Now Marketplace page. Don’t see what you are looking for? No problem – search our entire stock. We also have Fresh Arrivals daily. For pricing on all other machines simply login to our site and click for an instant quote on the machine. Need more info? Contact Marco Soto at 312-480-9513 Buy Now Marketplace Machines   HAAS HL-4 (1996): CNC Lathe    View Video 10” Chuck LCD Upgra ..read more

MMI & Hilco Industrial Auction Announced Chicago, IL, July 13, 2020 –Machinery Marketing International, in collaboration with Hilco Industrial, has announced an online auction. The auction features a Mori Seiki Flexible Manufacturing System, Mori Seiki 5-Axis Mill/Turn Centers, Okuma Vertical Turning Centers, Mazak Turning Centers, Machine Tools, QA and Support. The online only  auction will take place on Tuesday, July 28 at 10:00 AM (CST) hosted on Bidspotter. For additional details, photo gallery, and bidding information, please visit http://info.mmi-direct.com/o ..read more

MMI to Hold Industrial Auction of Texas Based Oil and Gas Facility CHICAGO, July 01, 2020 -- MMI Auction, a division of Machinery Marketing International, has been chosen to facilitate RPM Marine’s no reserve, single facility oil and gas equipment auction. Featuring CNC machines; Cat 40 and CAT 50 Tooling; measuring equipment; and shop support equipment.  Machines include 5 axis mills, cnc lathes, EDM machines, from top brands like Toyoda, Doosan, Mori Seiki and Mitsubishi. Machine specifications, videos and details are available online at https://www.mmi-au ..read more

When people think about the differences between horizontal mills vs. vertical mills the first thing anyone thinks about is price. And there is no denying it - the cost of buying an HMC is much higher than that of a VMC. But the purchase price only tells a small part of the story. Increased Efficiency Horizontal mills are built for high volume. If your shop only does small batches VMCs might be the way to go. But if you have any interest in taking your shop to the next level with bigger projects and bigger contracts, an HMC might be something to consider. Additionally, many Horizontal Mills al ..read more

How the Section 179 tax deduction can save your machine shop tons In the wake of the recession, many ordinances were created and expanded to help small businesses, a lot of which still exist today. Ironically though, the same small businesses these tax breaks and deductibles were created to help may not have the time to decipher the inscrutable tangle of tax codes that these benefits lie buried in. Today we’re going to make quick sense of the deceptively simple section 179 tax deductible, and how it can save you loads on all of your machinery purchases. To see potential price savings on parti ..read more