Bendis Companies Inc.

The following is the general information you requested regarding Bendis Companies, Inc Bendis Companies, Inc. is recognized as one of the leading Collateral Management companies in California, providing appraisal, auction, inventory, transportation, storage, shipping & rigging and e-commerce services in connection with both complex and minor projects. Bendis Companies, Inc. is well versed in the sales and evaluation of the following:  Agricultural Equipment  Aviation  Computers  Construction Equipment  Electronics  Film Production Equipment  Food Processing  Inventory  Livestock and Commodities  Machine Tools  Marine Equipment  Medical Equipment  Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment  Restaurant Equipment  Plant Equipment  Transportation  Printing  Plastics  Textiles  Telecommunications  Woodworking For over 25 years Bendis Companies has provided independent appraisal service of commercial and industrial assets to the business, banking and legal community. Hundreds of clients have relied on our valuation experience to assist them in understanding and complying with specialized areas of appraising. Because serving business is our only business, we pay close attention to legal requirements and administrative details of each assignment.  Expertise  Cost Effective & Affordable  Prompt Response & Completion  Details, Research & Independent & Objective  Demonstrated Documentation  Professionally Executed & Confidential Bendis Companies, Inc is operating in the global marketplace for used equipment. We provide ALL services, so buyers and sellers can easily benefit from e-commerce. We turn surplus assets into cash by efficiently combining technology with proven, traditional disposition methods. We help buyers meet equipment requirements by efficiently linking them with sellers from around the world. Bendis Companies Inc., is accredited by the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) and Auction Marketing Institute (GPPA) and Certified Estate Specialist (CEI). Key Personnel Resumes President for Bendis Companies, Inc. is Diane L. Bendis. Diane is known for her creative and professional approach to solving complex challenges. She holds California State Auctioneer Bond No. 137151900875. Diane graduated from the Nashville Auctioneering School, Nashville Tennessee, in April 1989. Since then, she has shouldered full responsibility for the policy and administration of the organization. She has vast amount of experience in human relations and personnel management. For twenty years, she was Executive Vice President of the leading personnel agency in Orange County. Prior to taking control of Bendis Companies, Inc., she had eight years experience in the auction industry. In addition to performing essential auction responsibilities, she provides management supervision of employees. In the auction environment, Mrs. Bendis specializes in clerking and cashiering. She also directs telemarketing functions, responds to requests for bids and oversees proposal preparation. Responsibilities include financial, personnel management and equipment acquisition. Ms. Bendis is a certified appraiser with and holds membership in the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) and American Marketing Institute, General Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA) plus Certified Estate Specialist (CES). Her experiences allow her to interpret and deal with the myriad issues affecting the auction and appraisal industry including licensing, and permit requirements, governmental regulations, safety issues, bonding requirements, insurance policies and provisions, and statutes and local ordinances. Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Principal Auctioneer is Jan T. Bendis. Jan holds California State Bond No. 137151900876. Vice President of Bendis Companies, Inc., holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Baltimore, Maryland. He is also a 1984 graduate of Western College of Auctioneering, Billings, Montana. Mr. Bendis earned the Certified Auctioneer Institute (CAI). The Certified Auctioneers Institute is the most prestigious designation awarded in the auction industry. CAI Course Description As the auction profession continues to grow and a wider variety of clients begin using auction services, the CAI professional designation is becoming increasingly important. Designation holders have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality services to all types of clients. In addition, this designation indicates to attorneys, trust officers, government officials, financial planners, accountants, real estate professionals, and others who seek the services of well-qualified auctioneers, that the CAI designation holder is an astute business person who upholds the highest professional standards. He is a member of the National Auctioneers Association