Marketplace for industrial companies to help manage excess and unused equipment and consumables
About us
APOLINK is a web based platform that connects industrial companies to help them manage excess and unused equipment and consumables. It is a kind of secondary market for industrial equipment and consumables. Companies seek for new or used equipment and consumables at better prices and faster than in primary market. It helps companies to cover seasonal and urgent needs, decrease their regular inventories and diminish dead stock.
Reasons to use APOLINK
- Waste Reduction: By purchasing used machinery instead of new, businesses reduce the demand for new manufacturing. This helps decrease waste by keeping usable machines out of landfills and reducing the environmental impact associated with disposing of older equipment.
- Extended Lifecycle: Many machines, especially heavy industrial equipment, are built to last for decades. When businesses opt to buy used, they’re contributing to extending the machine’s lifecycle, which minimizes waste and utilizes the machine’s full potential.'
- Energy Savings: Manufacturing new machinery requires large amounts of energy and raw materials, including metals, plastics, and electronics, which contribute to carbon emissions. Purchasing used machinery means one less unit needs to be manufactured, reducing carbon emissions tied to production processes.
- Less Shipping-Related Emissions: Used machinery is often available closer to home, especially when sourced locally. This reduces emissions associated with transporting large, heavy machinery over long distances.
- Material Conservation: Manufacturing new equipment requires extracting and refining raw materials like steel, aluminum, and other metals. By choosing used, companies help conserve these finite resources and lower the demand for mining and processing.
- Reduction in Water Usage: Heavy manufacturing often requires large amounts of water for cooling and processing. Reducing the demand for new equipment helps decrease industrial water usage.
- Cost Savings for Green Investments: Buying used machinery at a lower price allows businesses to save money that can be redirected toward other sustainability initiatives—such as renewable energy sources, waste reduction programs, or eco-friendly materials.
- Sustainable Productivity: Many companies can maintain or increase their output using well-maintained used machinery, which achieves productivity goals without the environmental costs of new production.
- Sustainable Repairs: Repairing machinery or replacing worn parts is typically more sustainable than manufacturing an entirely new unit. Maintenance and repairs use fewer resources and energy, while refurbished parts often come at a lower environmental cost than brand-new parts.
- Easy Access to Spare Parts: Older machinery often has widely available spare parts that are easier and more affordable to source, promoting repairs instead of replacement.
- Enhancing CSR: Many companies have set sustainability and CSR targets. Using pre-owned machinery is an effective way for these companies to meet their sustainability goals, enhance their eco-friendly credentials, and attract eco-conscious clients.
- Certifications and Standards Compliance: For businesses aiming to meet ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) standards, buying used machinery can be a significant step in reducing environmental impact.