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For Manufacturers & Private Label Brands

Inventory Resolution for Manufacturers & Private Label Brands

When inventory stops moving, it ties up capital, space, and operational focus.

We buy inventory outright and remove it quickly.

What Manufacturers Often Ask

Who buys excess inventory from manufacturers?

United Liquidations purchases surplus inventory outright from manufacturers, OEMs, and private label brand owners.

Do you buy private label, white-label, or OEM goods?

Yes. Private label and OEM inventory is a core part of what we buy.

Can you handle discontinued or end-of-life SKUs?

Yes. Discontinued, transitioned, and legacy product lines are common scenarios we handle.

Will this create brand or channel issues later?

Disposition is structured based on your requirements. When brand sensitivity matters, we account for it.

Challenges We Solve

Challenges We Solve for Manufacturing Operations

If inventory is blocking space, capital, or focus—we help remove it.

Production Overruns

Extra units beyond committed orders that need to move without disrupting core channels.

The Reality

Production overruns tie up working capital and warehouse space. You can't sell them through regular channels without undercutting existing customers or creating pricing conflicts.

Our Approach

We purchase production overruns outright and manage disposition separately from your primary distribution channels—preserving relationships and pricing integrity.

What This Means for You

Immediate capital recovery
No channel conflict
Clean warehouse space
Focus on active production

Discontinued Product Lines

Clean exits for legacy SKUs so teams can focus on active production.

The Reality

Discontinued products consume valuable warehouse space and management attention. They're not part of future plans but require ongoing storage and tracking.

Our Approach

We buy discontinued inventory in bulk, allowing you to clear legacy SKUs completely and redirect focus to current product lines.

What This Means for You

Full SKU removal
Space recovery
Simplified inventory management
Clean books

Seasonal Excess

Post-season inventory cleared to recover value and space.

The Reality

Seasonal products that don't sell through lose value rapidly. Holding them for another year ties up capital and there's no guarantee of future demand.

Our Approach

We purchase post-season excess immediately, converting aging inventory into working capital before it loses more value.

What This Means for You

Avoid carrying costs
Immediate liquidity
Space for next season
No year-over-year risk

Order Cancellations

Finished goods from cancelled POs converted back into working capital.

The Reality

Cancelled orders leave you with finished goods made to spec that have no buyer. These products are often hard to sell through regular channels.

Our Approach

We purchase inventory from cancelled orders, providing immediate recovery and removing the burden of finding alternative buyers.

What This Means for You

Fast resolution
Capital recovery
No remarketing effort
Clear production schedule

Component & Material Excess

Unused components or materials from changed specs or ended programs.

The Reality

Spec changes or program cancellations can leave you with components and materials that no longer fit current production needs.

Our Approach

We purchase excess components and materials, even when they're specific to discontinued programs or changed specifications.

What This Means for You

Clear obsolete materials
Recover storage space
Convert sunk costs to some recovery

Packaging Changes & Compliance Updates

Old packaging or non-compliant goods need fast removal.

The Reality

Packaging changes, rebrand initiatives, or new compliance requirements can instantly obsolete finished goods inventory.

Our Approach

We purchase inventory with outdated packaging or pre-compliance specifications, allowing you to move forward without delay.

What This Means for You

Fast clearance
Compliance assurance
Brand consistency
No rework needed

Protecting Production Velocity

When the floor is clear, the factory is profitable.

Manufacturing is a game of throughput. Every square foot of warehouse space or production floor occupied by "yesterday’s" inventory is space that isn’t contributing to today’s output. Whether it is a batch of product with an old logo, a canceled international PO, or a model year transition, excess finished goods are an operational weight that slows down the entire facility.

United Liquidations acts as a release valve for manufacturing operations. We don’t just buy inventory; we provide the operational relief required to maintain your production schedule. Our process is designed to be "invisible" to your primary sales team—we buy the goods, remove them from your facility, and place them into authorized secondary channels that don’t compete with your primary retail partners.

By working with a direct buyer, manufacturers avoid the "drip" of marketplace auctions or the uncertainty of brokers. We provide a single point of capital and a single point of removal. This enables procurement and plant management to focus on their core mission—building the next generation of products—rather than managing the remnants of the last one.

Inventory Types

What We Buy From Manufacturers

We purchase inventory that no longer fits your production, sales, or distribution plans.

  • Surplus and overproduction
  • Overstock and slow-moving SKUs
  • Discontinued or end-of-life products
  • Customer returns and warranty returns
  • Cancelled or refused POs
  • Packaging changes, rebrands, or spec changes
  • Excess components or finished goods tied to old programs
Volumes: Partial pallets through full truckloads
Condition: New, like-new, returned, B-grade, or mixed
Industries: Consumer goods, home goods, tools, appliances, electronics, industrial and light-commercial products
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Clear Expectations

Are We the Right Fit?

We work best with manufacturers who need inventory converted to capital quickly, without creating downstream channel or brand issues.

We're a Good Fit If

  • You want to convert excess inventory to working capital quickly
  • You need warehouse space back for active production
  • You want to avoid channel conflict with existing customers
  • You prefer one buyer over managing multiple disposition paths
  • You need decisions made without long evaluation cycles

We're Not a Fit If

  • You want to test market pricing across multiple channels
  • You want to manage marketplace listings yourself
  • You're looking for consignment or revenue-share arrangements
  • You need granular per-SKU recovery reporting
  • You prefer working through intermediaries

Our Process

How It Works for Manufacturers

Simplifying disposal to protect production flow.

01

Batch Specification

We review your production overruns, packaging-obsolete SKUs, or canceled PO manifests.

02

The Outright Offer

We provide a firm, single price for the entire block of inventory, assuming all title and logistics responsibility.

03

Capital Injection

Funds are wired upfront, converting stalled physical assets back into usable working capital for your next production run.

04

Facility Sweep

We coordinate removal directly from your production floor or regional DC, clearing the space completely in one move.

Brand and Channel Considerations

  • Channel separation from primary retail partners
  • Confidential handling and discretion
  • Resale constraints aligned to brand needs
  • Clear ownership transfer and documentation

We tailor the approach based on the inventory and the risk profile—not a one-size-fits-all model.

Industries We Commonly Support

  • Consumer products and private label brands
  • Home goods and appliances
  • Tools, hardware, and building products
  • Electronics and small electrics
  • Industrial and light-commercial equipment
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Talk to a Buyer Who Understands Manufacturing

If you're asking:

Who buys private label inventory?
How do we liquidate discontinued SKUs?
How do we remove excess finished goods quickly?
How do we clear inventory without creating brand issues?

You're in the right place.

Contact United Liquidations to review your inventory and timeline. We'll tell you quickly if it's a fit and what the path forward looks like.