--- title: Structured clearance plan generates over $314K for client description: Liquidity Services proposed a structured clearance plan, which included appointing a temporary employee to oversee the process and ensure continuity and adherence to deadlines. To strengthen our approach, we partnered with APEX Group, a licensed French auctioneer, which provided a strategic advantage in managing the client's assets and ensuring strict compliance with local regulations. --- # Structured clearance plan generates over $314K for client ![Automotive-Case-Study-1](https://liquidityservices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Automotive-Case-Study-1.jpg?width=1000&height=500&name=Automotive-Case-Study-1.jpg) Industry Automotive Manufacturing Challenge Expediting the site clearance while navigating both external disruptions from ongoing strikes and internal challenges due to staff changes and transitions. Results The Liquidity-APEX partnership marketed 259 assets and achieved a 90% sell-through rate. This effort generated over $314,000 for the client, with grinding machines and lathes being the key assets sold. 259 Assets Listed 229 Assets Sold $319k Total Revenue ## Background Following the cessation of production by Tenneco's Powertrain division, Federal-Mogul Valvetrain La Source SAS faced the challenge of clearing their site at Tenneco's Orléans La Source facility during a period marked by widespread industrial strikes in France. Despite unexpected challenges in scope and timing, the client prioritized the rapid liquidation of their capital assets and machinery. ## The Challenge The client’s primary challenge was expediting the site clearance while navigating both external disruptions from ongoing strikes and internal challenges due to staff changes and transitions. They emphasized the need for a reliable and flexible solution to manage the sale of assets, primarily targeting scrap merchants. ## The Solution Liquidity Services proposed a structured clearance plan, which included appointing a temporary employee to oversee the process and ensure continuity and adherence to deadlines. To strengthen our approach, we partnered with APEX Group, a licensed French auctioneer, which provided a strategic advantage in managing the client's assets and ensuring strict compliance with local regulations. The Liquidity-APEX partnership marketed 259 assets and achieved a 90% sell-through rate. This effort generated over $314,000 for the client, with grinding machines and lathes being the key assets sold. The project at Tenneco Orléans highlights Liquidity Services' adaptability to effectively navigate external challenges and deliver robust asset liquidation solutions for our client. [Download the PDF.](https://liquidityservices.com/hubfs/Auto%20Man%20-%20TENNECO%20Orleans%20-%20May%202025.pdf?hsLang=en) |   |   |   | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Clear Industrial Facilities Quickly and Efficiently** | | | | | | | | | When production stops and facilities must be cleared on tight timelines, Liquidity Services helps organizations recover value from capital equipment while managing complex logistics. Our global marketplace and experienced teams help you sell assets efficiently and stay on schedule.  | | | | | | | | |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   | |   | [Get Started](https://liquidityservices.com/company/contact-us?hsLang=en) |   |   | [View Results](https://www.allsurplus.com/search?isAdvSearch=1&timing=bySimple&timeType=sold&timingWithin=&timingWithinUnit=1-year&category=533&categoryName=Automotive%20Assembly&ps=24&locationType=state&sf=bestfit&so=asc)** ** |   | | | |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   ## Related case studies [![](https://liquidityservices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20images/au_0104_slider.jpg?width=1400&height=1400&name=au_0104_slider.jpg) Automotive Manufacturing ### International Automotive Supplier Achieves Exceptional Savings with AssetZone® ](https://liquidityservices.com/case-studies/international-automotive-supplier-achieves-exceptional-savings-with-assetzone?hsLang=en) [![](https://liquidityservices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Corporate-Site---Case-Study.jpg?width=1000&height=1000&name=Corporate-Site---Case-Study.jpg) Automotive Manufacturing ### Liquidity Services meets clients deadline while maximizing asset value ](https://liquidityservices.com/case-studies/liquidity-services-meets-clients-deadline-while-maximizing-asset-value?hsLang=en) [![](https://liquidityservices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Corporate-Site---Case-Study-1.jpg?width=1000&height=1000&name=Corporate-Site---Case-Study-1.jpg) Automotive Manufacturing ### Automotive Plant Closure Generates €1M in Four Months ](https://liquidityservices.com/case-studies/automotive-plant-closure-generates-1m-in-four-months?hsLang=en) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://liquidityservices.com/#organization", "@type" : "Organization", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "US", "addressLocality" : "Bethesda", "addressRegion" : "MD", "postalCode" : "20814", "streetAddress" : "6931 Arlington Road Suite 460" }, "alternateName" : "Liquidity Services", "areaServed" : "Worldwide", "contactPoint" : { "@type" : "ContactPoint", "areaServed" : "Worldwide", "availableLanguage" : [ "English" ], "contactType" : "customer service", "email" : "Info@LiquidityServices.com", "telephone" : "+1-800-310-4604" }, "foundingDate" : "1999", "knowsAbout" : [ "Circular economy marketplace", "Surplus asset management", "Surplus asset disposition", "Asset recovery", "Reverse logistics", "Reverse supply chain", "Retail returns management", "Inventory liquidation", "B2B ecommerce marketplaces", "Government surplus sales", "Industrial equipment remarketing", "Fleet and vehicle asset sales", "Heavy equipment sales", "Biopharmaceutical equipment sales", "Energy equipment sales", "Real estate auctions", "Secondary market sales", "Supply chain value recovery", "Sustainability", "Zero-waste initiatives" ], "logo" : { "@id" : "https://liquidityservices.com/#logo", "@type" : "ImageObject", "contentUrl" : "https://liquidityservices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LiquidityServices_December2024/images/logo@2x.webp?width=642&height=362&name=logo@2x.webp", "url" : "https://liquidityservices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LiquidityServices_December2024/images/logo@2x.webp?width=642&height=362&name=logo@2x.webp" }, "name" : "Liquidity Services, Inc.", "numberOfEmployees" : { "@type" : "QuantitativeValue", "maxValue" : 999, "minValue" : 500 }, "sameAs" : [ "https://www.linkedin.com/company/liquidity-services-inc", "https://www.facebook.com/LiquidityServices", "https://twitter.com/LiquidityServices" ], "subOrganization" : [ { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "GovDeals", "url" : "https://www.govdeals.com" }, { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "GovDeals Canada", "url" : "https://www.govdeals.ca" }, { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "AllSurplus", "url" : "https://www.allsurplus.com" }, { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "AllSurplus Deals", "url" : "https://deals.allsurplus.com" }, { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "Bid4Assets", "url" : "https://www.bid4assets.com" }, { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "Sierra Auction", "url" : "https://sierraauction.com" }, { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "Secondipity", "url" : "https://secondipity.com" }, { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "Liquidation.com", "url" : "https://www.liquidation.com" }, { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "Auction.io", "url" : "https://auction.io" }, { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "Machinio", "url" : "https://www.machinio.com" }, { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "Retail Rush", "url" : "https://www.retailrush.com" } ], "tickerSymbol" : "NASDAQ:LQDT", "url" : "https://liquidityservices.com/" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://liquidityservices.com/#website", "@type" : "WebSite", "inLanguage" : "en-US", "name" : "Liquidity Services", "publisher" : { "@id" : "https://liquidityservices.com/#organization" }, "url" : "https://liquidityservices.com/" } ```