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Hilco Industrial
Explore Hilco Industrial's extensive inventory of high-quality used machinery and equipment from closed manufacturing plants worldwide. With over 40 years...
Hilco Industrial
Explore Hilco Industrial's extensive inventory of high-quality used machinery and equipment from closed manufacturing plants worldwide. With over 40 years of experience. Visit us for current sales, 3D equipment tours, and more.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
1969
Location
Region
North America
Country
Netherlands
City
Amsterdam
Corporate office
10, Jan van Goyenkade, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Additional offices
São Paulo, Brazil · Seoul, South Korea
Principals
Robert Bouland
Managing Partner
Michael Bouland
Executive Vice President Asia
Miguel Furlaneto
Vice President Metals Industry
Margot ter Bogt
Vice President Sales
Joost de Groot
Executive Vice President Operations
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Hilco Industrial?
Robert Bouland serves as Managing Partner and leads strategic direction. Michael Bouland, his son, is Executive Vice President for Asia. A team of vice presidents oversee metals, sales, acquisitions, and operations (per the firm's team page).
How does Hilco Industrial source its industrial assets?
The firm sources directly from manufacturing companies that close plants or restructure operations. It buys entire facilities — often before dismantling begins — and then resells the machinery and equipment individually. Deals come through client relationships and a global network that includes major corporations like Ford, Thyssenkrupp, and Hyundai Steel (per the firm's press releases).
Is Hilco Industrial structured as a single family office or an operating company?
Hilco Industrial is an operating company, not a family office. It is a subsidiary of Hilco Global, which is majority-owned by ORIX Corporation USA, a Japanese financial services group. The Bouland family holds management control but the broader ownership sits within ORIX (per the firm's about page).
What types of industrial assets does Hilco Industrial handle?
The firm handles heavy industrial machinery: steel production lines, rolling mills, seamless tube plants, die casting facilities, shipyard equipment, and components from automotive and energy plants. It also sells 3D tour-equipped equipment and offers turnkey project management for dismantling and removal.
Does Hilco Industrial have any relationship to venture capital or private equity?
No. The firm is purely an industrial asset buyer and seller. It does not invest in startups or growth equity. Its capital deployment comes through purchasing tangible plant assets, not through fund commitments or direct equity stakes.
What geographies does Hilco Industrial cover?
The firm operates globally with a focus on Europe, Asia, and Latin America. It has offices in Amsterdam (HQ), São Paulo, Brazil, and Seoul, South Korea. The team spans 10 nationalities (per the firm's website).
How does Hilco Industrial handle plant closures differently from other liquidation firms?
Hilco Industrial purchases entire facilities outright rather than acting solely as a commissioned auctioneer. It coordinates all aspects: asset valuation, dismantling, packing, loading, shipment, and environmental compliance. The firm holds ISO certifications for quality, health and safety, and environmental management — rare among industrial liquidators (per the firm's about page).
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