The purchasing process was great, very friendly and very helpful. They went out of their way to ensure that I got what I needed. They even changed a confirmed order when they found more desirable pa... See more
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- Material Handling Equipment Supplier
- Business to Business Service
- Industrial Equipment Supplier
- Packaging Machinery
About American Surplus
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With over 25 years of experience assisting business across industries, American Surplus has built a trusted reputation for exceeding customer's material handling needs. We work earnestly to match every customer with the exact new or used material handling equipment they require. Offering the most competitive prices in the industry puts American Surplus among the top suppliers nationwide for both new and used material handling equipment.
American Surplus takes pride in knowing that customers feel comfortable calling in to discuss their current and future plans. Our skilled sales staff works one on one with each business owner, insuring they receive the product that best fulfills their unique application. Visit our warehouse and take a look at the wide array of pallet racking, conveyor, shelving, and mezzanine materials stored in our massive 1/2 million sqft. facility across 3 floors! A member of our sales team will gladly give you a tour, so feel free to swing by! Our doors are always open.
President of American Surplus Inc., Bill DiMaio Jr., began his career in sales back in 1985. As he rapidly excelled in the industry, Bill decided to take on an even larger endeavor, to start his own company. With hard work and determination, Bill DiMaio Jr. and his supportive wife Claire DiMaio, became the only husband and wife team in the used material handling industry. Claire took charge of the accounting department & human resources, with the help of their son, Bill DiMaio III. American Surplus Inc. is a family business, and when you work with family, you are treated like family. A knowledgeable sales team with several members holding over 10 years of experience is an added benefit when contacting American Surplus Inc. Our trained staff not only provides the best price on used material handling equipment, they also offer valuable advice on any project you may have in mind. Confidently work through your project, from the initial idea, to shipping and installation, and beyond, knowing our staff will be there to help during the entire process. We strive towards building long term relationships with our customers, and we do so by making sure every job is done right. Used material handling equipment for sale including pallet rack, all types of conveyor, shelving and mezzanines
Contact info
1 Noyes Avenue, 02916, East Providence, United States
- 800-876-3736
- [email protected]
- americansurplus.com
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Great Experience
The team at American Surplus are great to work with. They were courteous and professional at every step in the process. Everything was delivered as promised!

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well made cantilever racking
well made cantilever racking
excellent customer service and fast turn around times thanks

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Great product & Great People
Great product & Great People. Sent a email on purchase. Tom got back to me right away. Sent me a quote and got me the product we wanted. We had an issue with some cross beams and Tom and the shop took care of the issue right away. Have been purchasing our rack from American Surplus for many years and always a pleasure working with them.

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First experience - couldn't have been better
I don't normally take the time to do reviews, however I purchased some good used gravity rollers from American Surplus a couple weeks ago. This was my very first experience with them. Everything was EXACTLY as advertised, they helped me arrange the truck freight, and most importantly they did a great job of packing/securing the load and it arrived in perfect condition. The price of what I purchased was extremely competitive & I would not hesitate to buy from them again - I'm almost looking forward to needing something they can supply!
Really good customer service is becoming rare in this world, so It's refreshing to find a company that is still doing it right.

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Need to learn how to properly pack a…
Need to learn how to properly pack a shipment for transport on an "LTL" carrier. Had a shipment that was 108" wide on a 45" pallet. This is not correct and as a result, I have been invoiced $425.00 by my carrier for "excessive length".
The vendor response to this review was predictably not helpful. Very disappointing.............

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the table we received were in good…
the table we received were in good shape and no complaints. The communication from salesman was not great. had a hard time getting any response until I added owner on emails. Didn't answer calls or emails. This was disappointing as a customer.

Reply from American Surplus
Great Team Effort
The sales team found us the equipment we needed on short notice. The logistics team was prompt and communicative in arranging delivery. Overall a very easy and positive experience. Thank you!
Matt Hawkins did a great job laying…
Matt Hawkins did a great job laying everything out and the pricing was the best.
you priced yourself out of the marketplace
salesperson was great.
you priced yourself out of the marketplace.

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The sales rep was very personable. Product not great.
The sales rep was great. Really appreciate how he handled things. The product was not as in good shape that I was led to believe. A lot of rust on the product, bent shelves. I expected some wear since it was used but it was too much rust in my opinion for the price I paid. And bent shelves where they rock on the rack. I can't use them. Was disappointed in product for what I paid for it. and another $800+ to have it shipped.
I had a very disappointing experience…
I had a very disappointing experience with American Surplus Inc. I purchased an item for $6,000, and dealing with Rachel, who handled the shipping, was a nightmare. She refused to provide any freight quotes initially, and when I finally asked, she just suggested a company they supposedly work with—without offering any assistance or solutions.
When the item was delivered, the crate was in pieces, and the forklift operator couldn’t even remove the pallet because it was completely trashed. The items inside were bent and damaged. Instead of working with us to resolve the issue—such as issuing a refund or sending replacement parts—Rachel has been unresponsive, giving no updates and refusing to communicate. She even blamed others instead of taking responsibility.
Overall, I would not order from this company again or use the freight service they recommend. Very poor customer service and quality control.

Reply from American Surplus
Everything was what they say it was.
Everything was what they say it was.. working with me to get it deliver was awesome..
Great job
American surplus did a great job for us. Everything was delivered in great shape and as specified. Thank you.
For racking I would look here first.
They have a very wide variety of products. They have exactly what I was looking for at a reasonable price.
Excellent service
Excellent service, great communication and follow up. Everything promised was delivered
Exceptional Products
Exceptional Products
Our experience was great they were helpful and knowledgeable in finding what we were looking at for our new packing line. We will be using them for other needs in the future
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