“When purchasing used machines and equipment from other sources, unmet expectations and dissatisfaction can happen as a result of inaccurate descriptions and poor communications,” said Steve Clarkson, director of used equipment sales for Gorilla Machinery. “Verbal description are not precise; ‘really good’ condition to one person might be ‘junk’ to another.”

Gorilla Machinery certifies all of its equipment using a 5 Star Certification Program:

5 Stars – Next to new like condition
4 Stars – Good condition, ready-to-go
3 Stars – Fair condition, works
2 Stars – Runs, needs attention
1 Star   – Parts machine

Other significant features:
• Gorilla only sells equipment that has been inspected and certified.
• Inspection services are available for equipment not belonging to Gorilla.
• Repair, rebuild and re-work, refurbish services available.
• Companies looking to sell equipment can have their equipment certified and placed on the Gorilla website.
•  In lieu of an on-site visit, a customer may elect to have Gorilla videotape the machine in detail while cycling.

“Especially during this recession, used equipment has become an attractive alternative to purchasing new equipment. We help companies by providing a system to best understand the condition of a piece of equipment,” Clarkson said.

Gorilla Machinery specializes in new and used equipment sales for foundry and general material handling.  Typical listings include sand mixers, molding systems, core room equipment, shake-out reclamation & knock-out equipment, mold handlers, bulk storage, pumping systems, resin heating systems, conveyors, transporters, hopper loader, dryers, etc.