Operating as a group of 8 separate but cooperatively integrated corporations, Miedema Asset Management Group regularly assists financial institutions, distressed corporations, restructuring firms, and corporate clients with solutions to their complex asset transactions and situations. The principals of Miedema Asset Management Group, Sid and Scott Miedema, have acquired, managed and disposed of machinery, equipment, intellectual property, and real estate for more than 30 years across North America. Miedema Auctioneering conducted their first live auction in 1984. In 1987, founders Sid Miedema Sr., Sid Miedema Jr. and Scott Miedema established Miedema Auctioneering, Inc as a corporation. Over the past 30 years, we've worked diligently to earn a reputation for honesty and integrity in the auction industry. We are consistently recognized for our accurate appraisals and ability to realize high volume sales. Our team incorporates the latest cutting-edge technology into our auction services to ensure that our clients have the best possible results for their auctioneering needs. In 2000, we expanded our operations to include an internet bidding component in our live auctions. We are able to accommodate a wide variety of client needs given our extensive experience managing and conducting online auctions. Over time, we developed a series of specialized companies that allow us to provide value by tailoring our approach to the individual client's needs. Miedema Auctioneering, Inc., Miedema Appraisals, Inc., Repocast.com, Inc., Orbitbid.com, Inc., LASTBIDrealestate.com, Inc., Rangerbid.com, SSL Corporation, and Online-AuctionSoftware.com, Inc., are conjunctively organized under the umbrella of Miedema Asset Management Group. These companies employ nearly 150 professionals specializing in all areas of commercial, construction, agricultural, industrial, and real estate sales.