DETROIT / AMSTERDAM; Oct. 27, 2026 – Maynards Group of Companies today announced the acquisition of the operations of Amsterdam-based Hilco Industrial Acquisitions (HIA), expanding Maynards’ capabilities in heavy-industrial asset acquisition, valuation, project management and monetization. The deal will take effect from 30th October 2026.
The wider European Hilco businesses and the Hilco Commercial-Industrial business, led by Brent Bonham, do not form part of the transaction, and remains a core part of Hilco Global.
Robert Bouland and 16 members of HIA’s industrial asset management and execution team, which specializes in steel industry assets outside of North America, will join Maynards from 30th October 2026. Based in Amsterdam and Seoul, the team brings decades of experience executing complex industrial steel projects worldwide.
The acquired operations will become part of Maynards Heavy Industries BV, combining HIA’s heavy-industry expertise and international relationships with Maynards’ global marketplace, valuation capabilities, financial resources and transaction execution platform.
HIA’s Korean operation will join Maynards’ Asian network, which includes Japan, China and India, while HIA’s activities in Brazil will extend Maynards’ presence in South America.
The transaction follows Maynards’ recent expansion in Budapest, Hungary; Prague, Czech Republic; and Mexico. With these additions, Maynards will operate from 21 offices across 13 countries, combining local market expertise with a worldwide industrial marketplace.
About Maynards Heavy Industries (formerly HIA)
Robert Bouland, with more than five decades of industrial asset experience, will serve as Chairman of Maynards Heavy Industries. He has led major acquisitions, closures, restructurings and asset monetization programs across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.
Maynards Heavy Industries combines that experience with Maynards’ global marketplace, market intelligence, capital and execution capabilities.
About Maynards Group of Companies
Founded in 1902, Maynards Group of Companies provides global industrial asset management, valuation, acquisition and monetization solutions to corporations, financial institutions, private equity firms and restructuring professionals.
Maynards combines industrial valuation expertise with real-world market intelligence generated through continuous participation in industrial transactions worldwide. Its capabilities include strategic asset monetization, industrial acquisitions, auctions, valuations, financial solutions and complex project management.
Through its global network, Maynards helps clients recover capital, reduce asset-related costs and connect industrial capacity with demand across international markets.
For additional information, visit Maynards.com
Media Contacts –
Europe
Robert Bouland rbouland@maynards.com
United States
Robert Levy rlevy@maynards.com