MTS Journal

This article discusses the process flow of plastics recycling and includes a table pinpointing the information an appraiser should collect during inspection.

This interview with Kenneth Heyse provides a brief introduction to typical plastics equipment, recent and current market trends, and other insights for appraisers and stakeholders to be aware of in relation to the industry.

The MTS Committee is currently updating the Estimated Normal Useful Life Study. This article provides the history of the study and guiding principles of the update process and a sample compilation of data specific to the renewables industry.

Spotlighting updates from ASA Headquarters.

A special note from the ASA International President.

Important information and updates from MTS Discipline Governors.

News from ASA’s Machinery and Technical Specialties Committee.

This article addresses typical yacht maintenance and upgrade expenses and their potential effects on market value.

This article discusses the challenge of an enormous mass appraisal project: inventorying and valuing all government assets for insurance purposes.

A history, discussion, and personal appreciation of the iconic Bridgeport mill, perhaps the world’s most popular and well-known milling machine.

This article examines the current, complex aviation market with special attention to the current economy, fuel prices, and demand and supply of aircraft.

This article explores how, as specialists, we should be aware of the challenges we are facing and more.

This article discusses the development of asset service life estimates for appraisal purposes.

This article explains how componentization can be used within the cost approach to value.

This article addresses the current demand and supply for lithium, with discussion of what lithium is and is not, the international politics involved in its supply and regulation, and its use in the marine equipment industries.