AssetLine.com is the only heavy-equipment website that actually appraises every single piece of equipment listed for auction using independent, qualified appraisers. AssetLine Chairman Edward J. Meyer remarks, "AssetLine's model provides buyers with the quality and quantity of information to acquire equipment via the Internet. Heavy equipment is a global commodity, yet traditional auction and exchange methods fail to reach most buyers or sellers, or enable individual equipment sales or purchases." AssetLine.com powerfully combines Internet technology with proven asset exchange business practices to expand the scope of heavy equipment auctions to a worldwide basis. Value-added services like pre-bidding logistics quotations, online finance, parts replacement and soon to be introduced -- financial warranty products, enable clients to source and sell worldwide. These services minimize transaction risk and logistical problems. Coupled with AssetLine.com's accurate professional appraisals, the integrated services characterize the business model that interested the Lazard Asia Fund investment managers.