Aerospace & Automotive Manufacturing Auctions & Asset Sales

Aerospace and automotive manufacturing operations generate surplus production assets as facilities modernize, programs wind down, and manufacturing footprints change. Heritage Global Partners has led complex asset dispositions within this sector for original equipment manufacturers, tier-one suppliers, and specialized subcontractors, including surplus equipment dispositions and complete facility liquidations, often involving large, regulated operating environments.

Assets in this category originate from active production environments, legacy manufacturing sites, and consolidation-driven closures. These transactions have supported buyers seeking precision manufacturing capacity, plant-level assets, and specialized tooling across regulated and industrial manufacturing sectors.

Typical Assets Sold

Current Auctions

Current listings in this category are updated regularly. View all active auctions and available inventory.

Past Auctions

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Buyer FAQs

Many assets can be repurposed for non-certified manufacturing, training, R&D, or industrial use. Buyers are responsible to review any certification, traceability, or regulatory constraints tied to the original program.

Sales may include standalone machines, grouped work cells, or complete production lines depending on how the facility was configured and decommissioned.
Buyers should engage rigging and logistics partners prior to bidding to account for ceiling height, foundation requirements, power disconnects, and removal windows.

Seller FAQs

Sales can be structured to limit access, restrict export, or exclude sensitive documentation while still maximizing recovery value.

Yes. Many dispositions are phased around production schedules or executed during planned downtime.
Current demand typically comes from tier-two suppliers, contract manufacturers, maintenance providers, and international buyers seeking proven equipment.