MN Equipment Acquisition

Purpose

Identify equipment needed for the shop. Identify sources to obtain the equipment including: auctions, sales, donations, partnerships. Arrange for temporary storage of any purchased equipment. Pickup the equipment, transfer into storage, install in the shop, arrange for any maintenance needed to make the equipment useful. Avoid over buying. Avoid paying more than the market price for any equipment.

Status

We have an active team working on this now. Some equipment has been purchased and put into storage.

Membership

6-10 people

Leader

Eric Hess

Skills Needed

• Knowledge of equipment models pros/cons specifically for our shop
• Ability to negotiate effectively to get the best price
• Truck for transportation and willingness to drive to get a good piece

Board Liaison

Eric Hess