From requirement to delivery — with one person managing the chain.
No two machinery purchases are exactly the same. The process flexes around the machine, seller, destination and how much checking you want before committing.
Tell us what you need
A rough requirement is enough, and if you've already found a machine, send us the link.
We search the whole market
We search established dealers and suppliers, the wider dealer database, UK and European marketplaces, auctions, private sellers and fresh sources relevant to your requirement.
You choose what is worth pursuing
We give you enough first-pass information to decide which options deserve deeper investigation.
We investigate the serious candidates
Seller verification, fuller machine information, photos/video, service/condition evidence, price discussions, indicative landed-cost work and the inspection decision.
Physical inspection if required
If you want an inspection, or we believe the risk justifies one, we arrange it. That may be Rob where practical or an appropriate local specialist. Scope and cost are agreed first.
We negotiate and help you buy
The seller invoices you and you pay the seller directly. Where appropriate, we help make sure the agreed price, condition and seller commitments are clearly documented before payment.
We coordinate the onward chain
Depending on the destination this may involve seller preparation, cleaning, road movement, ports, freight, export documents, customs, biosecurity and destination delivery.
We keep you informed
Rob remains your point of contact and gives progress updates as the transaction moves forward.
We stay involved throughout, until final delivery
If a problem appears, we'll work with you and pursue it with the seller on your behalf, doing everything within our power to represent your best interests.
Beyond full sourcing
Standalone inspection
Already found a machine? Standalone inspection is available. We agree the scope, travel and inspection cost before the visit, and those authorised costs remain payable whether or not you subsequently buy.
Container consolidation
Buying several machines? We can source from multiple sellers and coordinate consolidation or combined shipping where practical. The right transport method depends on the machines and route.
You can trust the process
You stay in control
The seller invoices you. You pay the seller directly. Inspection and logistics costs are agreed before they are incurred. EPF's sourcing fee is separate and transparent.
Inspection is your choice
If a physical inspection is worthwhile, we arrange it and agree the cost first. If photos, video and evidence are enough for you, we can work that way too.
Tell us what you're looking for.
No purchase, no sourcing fee.