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title: About Us - Surplus Asset Management - Used Commercial Equipment
description: Used commercial equipment and used grocery equipment can be sold with the support of SAM. Learn more about our team and why you should chose SAM.
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# ABOUT US

Surplus Asset Management (SAM) is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, with locations across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. We work with major supermarkets, retail chains, restaurants, big box stores, and corporations throughout North America, holding auctions and sales across the continent. In business for nearly 30 years, we have an industry reputation that is built on trust.

 

We handle projects of all sizes from start-to-finish and know that each situation is unique. That’s why our company works to develop the exact process that will deliver the highest return to our clients, every time. Our professionals personally assess your needs and discuss the variety of services we can provide to turn your assets into profit and your problems into positive experiences.

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## MEET THE TEAM

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Backed by 35 years of experience, the Surplus Asset Management (SAM Auctions) team is proficient at handling auctions, surplus equipment, liquidations, and removals. 

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#### John Lines President & CEO

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#### Chuck Lines VP of Operations

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#### Kate Dubinko Marketing Manager

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#### Luci Yuhl Ent. Account Manager

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#### Eric Hill Auction Manager

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#### Leah Palacios Office Manager

## SERVICES WE PROVIDE

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Surplus Asset Management (SAM Auctions) is your one-stop-shop for prompt services that support business closures, remodels, relocations and/or excess inventory liquidations. We handle projects of all sizes from start to finish. Our team works to develop the exact process that will deliver the highest return for your business, every time.

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#### [Auctions](https://samauctions.com/surplus-asset-management-sam-auctions?hsLang=en)

Our auctions provide opportunities for businesses to get the best price for used supermarket equipment, commercial food equipment, refrigeration and FF&E.

We will coordinate pick-up and delivery along with quick processing of payment.

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#### [Equipment Sales](https://sammarketplace.com/)

SAM Marketplace, our surplus equipment storefront, has supermarket equipment, commercial food equipment and refrigeration for purchase in person or online.

Contact our team today at 877-726-2828

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#### [Removals](https://samauctions.com/surplus-asset-management-removal-services?hsLang=en)

Our logistics teams are ready to help your business remove equipment that is ready for sale or simply requiring relocation.

We'll help your business remove and place equipment where and when you need it.

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#### [Liquidations](https://samauctions.com/surplus-asset-management-liquidation-services?hsLang=en)

If your business requires a liquidation, our team helps identify the best opportunities for sale and supports your business through the entire process - helping you make the most out of your existing inventory.

## WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

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"SAM Auction has been a pleasure to work with. They stayed in constant communication with our team and were extremely professional."

##### Stacy H., VP, Earth Fare

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“SAM has been our preferred used equipment source since 2004. They are **highly reputable and ****trustworthy** and have worked hard to make us happy customers."

##### Patrick G., Chairman, Lucky’s Market

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"Above all else, **SAM is reliable.** When you need something done, and you need it done now, they can find an honest way to do it when most others can’t.”

##### Steve H., VP, Sprouts

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