Our Story
Maynards is a premier global partner for your assets with decades of experience navigating complex asset markets across industries and continents. Since 1902, we create value by assessing and unlocking the equity in our clients' assets. Our team of seasoned professionals combines deep market knowledge with innovative strategies to maximize value for our clients.
Our Purpose
To be the trusted global leader in transforming undervalued assets into profitable opportunities for our clients and partners through our integrity, market expertise, and innovative solutions
Why Maynards?
For over 120 years, we’ve combined deep market expertise, powerful financial resources, and innovative technology to unlock the true potential of industrial assets around the world.
Experience
120+ years of proven expertise in industrial asset markets
Completed transactions valued at over $10 billion across diverse industries
Proprietary valuation methodologies built on decades of market data
Global network of qualified buyers developed over generations
Industry-leading client retention and satisfaction metrics
Capital
Substantial financial resources for immediate action on large opportunities
Equipment-backed financing from $300,000 to $50,000,000
Ability to fund high-risk, non-bankable transactions
Strategic partnerships with leading financial institutions worldwide
Innovative fee structures that align our interests with client outcomes
Technology
Digital platforms connecting buyers and sellers globally
Advanced analytics for precise asset valuation and market intelligence
Online auction systems generating competitive bidding environments
Virtual inspection capabilities minimizing geographic constraints
Custom solutions for asset value optimization and inventory management
Our Timeline
1902
1902
Founded by the Maynards family in Victoria BC focusing on fine arts and furnishing auctions
1952
1952
Pioneered the Industrial and Retail auction industry
1954
1954
Maynards opened its Vancouver office and still remains the head office today
1962
1962
Maynards opened its Toronto office
1986
1986
Maynards auctions the World Expo 86 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada
1996
1996
Maynards opened its Detroit office after securing an exclusive contract with General Motors
2000
2000
Maynards opens its Tokyo office after securing an exclusive contract with Nissan Motor
2010
2010
Maynards opened its European office in Germany. Entered into an exclusive contract with General Motors and Opel
2012
2012
Maynards opened its Asian office in Shanghai, China
2014
2014
Maynards expands in Canada creating Maynbridge Capital with Dean Shillington to better serve the Canadian market
2018
2018
Maynards opens its Phoenix, AZ office, creating Maynards Capital
2020
2020
Maynards continues its international growth and expands into England
2024
2024
Maynards opens an office in Cleveland, OH to expand its Energy presence, creating the Energy Exchange
2025
2025
Maynards acquires Wolf Industrial Advisors; Launches Maynards Industrial Solutions with Steve Wolf as President
2025
2025
Maynards expands its proven leadership by bringing in Robert Levy Associates to lead Global Strategies
