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American Surplus has several core values that help us achieve success and grow as a team and individuals. Accountability, Self-Motivation, and Innovation.
Our Mission is to provide quality material handling equipment & solutions nationwide. No matter how big or small the job, our family will treat you like family.
Our Team is what separates us in the industry. From Sales to Production, the wealth of knowledge is unmatched and is spread throughout each employee.
Our 530,000 square foot building is the largest used equipment storage facility in the nation. We have additional resources across the US to help provide solutions to you.
September 14,2017American Surplus has recently liquidated a large warehouse in Massachusetts. We have begun receiving the material in our warehouse and it is ready for sale. The main products in...
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September 14,2017Used mezzanines are a perfect way to add extra storage o...
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August 8,2017Used steel shelving is ideal for hand loading small inventory items, parts, tools, etc. There are several other terms for used steel shelving, we also call it used war...
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July 19,2017One of the best features of inplant offices, or modular offices, is their modular construction. All the components are interchangeable, so when it comes to what sort of spaces you can cre...
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June 16,2017American Surplus has used cantilever rack now in stock. With five different c...
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May 23,2017Used Pallet Rack: Which Type Is Best for You? Whether you are opening a new warehouse, adding onto your existing...
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April 17,2017Used Flexible Conveyors are a great investment for your shipping and receiving department....
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March 13,2017Maintaining and organizing a warehouse is no easy task. If you have ever worked in a warehouse you can imagine the difficulties a manager faces while trying to squeeze eff...
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February 22,2017American Surplus is now stocking new teardrop pallet rack. ...
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December 29,2016American Surplus would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. As we reflect on the past year we give sp...
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December 14,2016Small businesses around the country are taking advantage of the Section 179 program this year. The deduction is good on new and used equipment, for the 2016 year. The equi...
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November 4,2016Another Liquidation is underway with American Surplus. Located in New England, a liquor distribution center is growing so they needed to move to a larger facility, and American Su...
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September 22,2016Pallet Rack will typically last a lifetime, however, collisions, ware and tare, and just plain freak accidents are always a possibility. Forklift operators have a tough job and with heavy...
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August 12,2016A fire could rage through your facility in literally seconds, leaving nothing to spare. This is just one of the reasons why it is extremely important to keep flammable/toxic chemicals and...
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August 2,2016When researching & purchasing used material handling equipment, there are many factors to consider....
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July 15,2016American Surplus is having a great year so far & we are looking forward to the second half. A couple weeks ago we had one of our employee appreciation events at the Paw Sox G...
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June 30,2016We know how difficult it can be to organize your warehouse. Whether you are a start up or growing/relocating business, we understand your needs. American Surplus has a knowledgeable sales...
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June 17,2016Maximizing your warehouse space is a tricky task. As a warehouse manager you want to be able to store as much product as you can in the smallest amount of space. At the same time, you wan...
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May 31,2016Forklift manufacturers have made substantial improvements to all types of lift trucks in recent years from diesel and propane to gasoline and electric. Each forklift type has definitive a...
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March 15,2016Here at American Surplus we have 5 main departments. These departments are Conveyor,...
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February 19,2016Buying equipment for your company can be a long and painful process, but if you avoid these mistakes I see on a daily basis you can have an easy buying process in no time. ...
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October 9,2015Whether you are shrink wrapping pallets or sealing boxes full of your product your packaging system is m...
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September 18,2015Scissor lift tables provide an ergonomic solution to lifting, positioning and...
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August 28,2015There are a multitude of reasons why you should not buy your Material Handling and Storage equipment at an auction. Buying equipment at an auction is a v...
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August 7,2015Before we get into what the difference are between these two styles of vertical lifts that American Surplus sells, why don’t we give you are basic understanding of what a...
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May 20,2015Used skatewheel curves add versatility to straight conveyors with excellent package orientation because of the differential wheel action. Curves will convey Packages with a minimum amount...
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May 11,2015Wire baskets for storage and transportation of both in process and finished inventory can be a significant addition to your application. There are many styles, and sizes available at econ...
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April 15,2015Used warehouse steel shelving is designed to store small, light to very large heavy, bulky items. There are several application and shelving features that must be compared and considered...
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April 6,2015When considering the various types of pallet racking for your facility it can be a difficult choice if you have a wide range of load sizes, types of pallets, weights, and a high inventory...
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March 30,2015When surveyed what most customers consider when buying a product! Survey says: Buy a standard brand that has been time tested and from...
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March 23,2015Used mezzanine currently being dismantled in Rhode Island for immediate sale....
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March 16,2015The answer is in matching your overall packaging requirements with the available systems. [caption id="attachment_1316" align="alignleft" w...
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March 9,2015A used case sealer is an effective high volume method of applying sealing tape to a card...
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February 23,2015Cantilever Rack [caption id="attachment_1284" align="alignleft" width="2...
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February 10,2015Forklifts are one of the most significant pieces of material handling equipment in most industries. Lifts come in various types and sizes for material handle...
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January 8,2015American Surplus has a large inventory of used pallet jacks, both standard and electric. Here are some factors that can help determine which is most appropriate for your material handling...
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December 2,2014Balers in the material handling industry are used to compress disposable waste products such as plastics, paper, cardboard, metals, and other materials. Originally balers were use...
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October 23,2014Forklifts are designed with features that are matched to various types of pallet storage application needs:...
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October 6,2014If you are looking for flexibility when choosing a racking system, the most popular option is stack racks. American Surplus sells two different style stack racks, Tier Rack and Ne...
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August 4,2014Moving into a new facility or need to consolidate your existing facility? American Surplus is constantly seeking used material handling equipment, including but not limited to:...
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July 18,2014American Surplus Inc. has been in the business of buying and selling used material handling equipment for over 20 years. We are constantly expanding,...
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June 3,2014Forklift batteries are extremely heavy duty and can be recharged a number of times. Taking proper care of this super duty battery will really help extend its lifespan. By followin...
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March 5,2014Conveyors have been around for hundreds of years, and they were originally used in agricultural settings. Farmers would use conveyor belts to load grain onto ships, but these devi...
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February 26,2014Before forklifts, manually powered hoists were typically used to lift loads. These hoists were mainly composed of chains and winches. The first platform trucks were essentially ho...
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February 18,2014One problem to overcome with loading docks is bridging the gap between the open end of the truck bed and the warehouse floor. This causes a problem because not all warehouse floor...
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January 29,2014A vertical conveyor moves product from one level to another, and they are typically found in distribution centers, factories, warehouses, and any other industrial setting. A VRC l...
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January 24,2014Safety around any equipment in a warehouse facility is crucial, and this is especially true around conveyor equipment. With many moving parts, chains, gears, and pinch points, it...
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January 23,2014Strapping is the process of securing pieces of equipment together for shipment or for storage, and is also known as bundling or banding. This improves the organization of product...
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January 9,2014Warehouse facilities can be hazardous to your safety in a number of ways if the proper safety procedures aren't being followed. Some of these scenarios are more common than others...
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January 6,2014National and global attention is shifting towards the responsible use of energy, and it is being implemented in homes and businesses via solar panels, wind turbines, paperless bil...
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December 12,2013Although improvements to your material handling processes are usually done during the slow season, you can actually learn a lot from the busy holiday months. If you can stay focus...
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December 9,2013Palletization is the process of taking cases of products and packing them together in one unit on a pallet for storage or transportation. There are three categories for palletizin...
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December 6,2013Many people are obviously hesitant when considering purchasing used shelving for their warehouse facility. This is very reasonable, because not all used industrial warehouse equip...
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December 4,2013When deciding the storage device to be utilized for a new warehouse facility or an existing one, you must first consider what kind of material you are handling. There are many fac...
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November 22,2013Companies that often depend on their conveyor system for their daily operations don't always take proper care of them, so when a breakdown occurs the company can be out of commiss...
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November 11,2013Section 179 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code allows taxpayers to deduct property of certain types agai...
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November 4,2013If you are in an existing warehouse or storage facility looking to improve efficiency, or you are moving to a new facility, you should consider a slotting analysis. Slotting is th...
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November 1,2013Stretch wrappers most commonly use low-density polyethylene, which can stretch up to 500% of its length before breaking. The film is typically only stretched 100 to 300% wh...
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October 25,2013There are many factors to consider when attempting to make your material handling facility run more efficiently. Chances are, your facility's processes, from shipping and receivin...
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October 21,2013One of the major benefits of a used yard ramp is they don't require a permanent docking bay. Construction of a docking bay can be quite c...
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October 10,2013Typically palletized loads are automatically transported via gravity through the pick module system. They can be directed into storage onto flow racks, or they can be broken down...
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September 24,2013A modular office space or in plant office is a cost effective solution and a customizable way to add offices to your storage facility. It is a great way t...
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September 19,2013Dock boards and dock plates are a portable solution to bridging the gap from the edge of the dock to the open truck bed. This can be a problem because trucks vary...
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September 12,2013Forklifts are a vital piece of equipment used for the movement of inventory in manufacturing and warehouse settings. Used forklifts are available with dozens of options and access...
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September 3,2013What is a pallet jack and how does it work? Used pallet jacks are one of the most useful and commonly used warehouse tools. Pallet jacks transfer thousands of poun...
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August 20,2013All types of flow rack use wheels or rollers, which are gravity powered, to transport products from the rear of the racking s...
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August 14,2013Used bins and totes might seem like a straightforward purchase, but there are actually many options that go along with it. On...
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August 14,2013Used carton flow rack is a style of racking that uses a “gravity feed rear load¯ design. Inventory sits on skate wheels or ro...
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August 2,2013Used cantilever rack is a style of racki...
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July 17,2013Used Gravity Conveyor, as the name implies, is a powerless free flowing conveyor system f...
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