Metalworking Auctions & Asset Sales

Metalworking operations generate surplus machinery, tooling, and shop assets as production methods evolve, facilities consolidate, and manufacturers realign capacity. Heritage Global Partners has supported sellers across this sector through job shops, fabrication facilities, OEM suppliers, and industrial manufacturers, including single-site shop closures and multi-location equipment dispositions, often spanning distributed manufacturing environments.

Assets in this category originate from machining centers, fabrication shops, maintenance operations, and industrial manufacturing environments. These transactions address operational needs for buyers requiring precision metalworking equipment, fabrication systems, and supporting shop infrastructure for secondary-market deployment across manufacturing, construction, energy, and industrial markets.

Typical Assets Sold

  • CNC machining centers and turning centers
  • Manual and CNC lathes, mills, and grinders
  • Fabrication equipment, including press brakes and shears
  • Laser cutters, plasma cutters, and waterjet systems
  • Welding machines and robotic welding cells
  • Tooling, fixturing, and workholding systems
  • Metrology and inspection equipment
  • Shop support equipment and material handling

Current Auctions

Paragon Machine Works
Precision Machining Equipment: CNC Lathes, CNC Mills, Horizontal Mills, Saws, Welders, Tool Storage & More! Richmond, CA.

Starting: Jul 20th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jul 21st, 2026 – 12:00pm PDT

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Past Auctions

Aerojet
Sale #4 In A Series of Global Online Auctions Of Quality Machine Tool and Facility Support Assets Excess To The Needs Of Aerojet Rocketdyne. Multiple Locations.

Starting: Mar 28th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 29th, 2017 – 10:00am PDT

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Farrel
Global Online Auction of Quality Metalworking and Machine Tool Assets Formerly Of H.F. Farrel. Ansonia, CT.

Starting: Mar 8th, 2017 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Mar 9th, 2017 – 2:00pm EDT

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KLN Manufacturing
Complete Closure Of KLN Manufacturing. A Furniture OEM With Over 150 Machines & 1,000 Lots, Including: Advanced CNCs, Punch Presses, Grinders, Presses, Shears, Facility Support Equipment, Office Furniture, IT, Finished Goods & Much More. San Antonio, TX.

Starting: Mar 6th, 2017 – 9:00am CDT

Ending: Mar 8th, 2017 – 9:00am CDT

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Howse
Global Online Auction Of Quality Machine Tools And Excess Inventory On Behalf Of Howse Implement, An Agricultural, Industrial, Commercial And Recreational Equipment Manufacturer. Laurel, MS.

Starting: Feb 7th, 2017 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Feb 8th, 2017 – 10:00am CDT

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Bossar
To complete the closure of Bossar and Rovema Packaging: A Global Online Auction of Machine Tools, Packaging Machines, Forklifts, Hand Tools, Spare Parts, Office Furniture & IT. Lawrenceville, Ga.

Starting: Dec 20th, 2016 – 10:00am EDT

Ending: Dec 21st, 2016 – 10:00am EDT

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Textron Systems
Global Online Auction On Behalf Of Textron Systems, A leading Manufacturer Of Unmanned Land, Sea, Air, & Space Vehicles. Over 250 Industrial Grade Power Supplies. Cockeysville, MD.

Starting: Dec 7th, 2016 – 10:00am EDT

Ending: Dec 8th, 2016 – 10:00am EDT

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Triumph
Global Negotiated Sale Followed By Online Auction Of Surplus Assets Excess to Future Manufacturing Needs Of Triumph Aerospace. Nashville, TN.

Starting: Nov 30th, 2016 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Dec 1st, 2016 – 12:00pm CDT

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Farrel
Global Online Auction of Quality Metalworking and Machine Tool Assets Formerly Of H.F. Farrel. Ansonia, CT.

Starting: Nov 28th, 2016 – 10:00am CDT

Ending: Dec 1st, 2016 – 10:00am CDT

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Artco Texas
Global Online Auction On Behalf Of Artco Group, Consisting Of Two State Of The Art Heavy Plate Manufacturing Facilities With A Wide Range Of Grades And Thicknesses, Located In Texas And Ohio.

Starting: Nov 29th, 2016 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Nov 30th, 2016 – 10:00am CDT

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Artco Ohio
Global Online Auction On Behalf Of Artco Group, Consisting Of Two State Of The Art Heavy Plate Manufacturing Facilities With A Wide Range Of Grades And Thicknesses, Located In Texas And Ohio.

Starting: Nov 29th, 2016 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Nov 30th, 2016 – 10:00am CDT

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Veco Custom Optics Inc
Global Online Auction On Behalf Of Veco Custom Optics Inc, A Leading Manufacturer Of Precision Laser And Optical Components. Santa Clara, CA.

Starting: Oct 4th, 2016 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 5th, 2016 – 10:00am PDT

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Seven Stone (Atlanta)
4 Day Major Global Online Auction On Behalf of the Largest Stone Fabricator In The Southeast.Featuring Quality Machine Tools, Rolling Stock Fleet and Huge Quantity of Marble and Granite Inventory From 5 Sites In North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee.

Starting: Sep 19th, 2016 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Sep 22nd, 2016 – 12:00pm EDT

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Seven Stone (Winston-Salem)
4 Day Major Global Online Auction On Behalf of the Largest Stone Fabricator In The Southeast.Featuring Quality Machine Tools, Rolling Stock Fleet and Huge Quantity of Marble and Granite Inventory From 5 Sites In North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee.

Starting: Sep 19th, 2016 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Sep 21st, 2016 – 12:00pm EDT

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Seven Stone (Charlotte)
4 Day Major Global Online Auction On Behalf of the Largest Stone Fabricator In The Southeast.Featuring Quality Machine Tools, Rolling Stock Fleet and Huge Quantity of Marble and Granite Inventory From 5 Sites In North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee.

Starting: Sep 19th, 2016 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Sep 21st, 2016 – 12:00pm EDT

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Seven Stone (Nashville)
4 Day Major Global Online Auction On Behalf of the Largest Stone Fabricator In The Southeast.Featuring Quality Machine Tools, Rolling Stock Fleet and Huge Quantity of Marble and Granite Inventory From 5 Sites In North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee.

Starting: Sep 19th, 2016 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Sep 20th, 2016 – 12:00pm EDT

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Seven Stone (Greenville)
4 Day Major Global Online Auction On Behalf of the Largest Stone Fabricator In The Southeast.Featuring Quality Machine Tools, Rolling Stock Fleet and Huge Quantity of Marble and Granite Inventory From 5 Sites In North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee.

Starting: Sep 19th, 2016 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Sep 20th, 2016 – 12:00pm EDT

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Buyer FAQs

When available, listings include control type, model, and configuration details. Buyers are encouraged to attend inspections and review provided documentation.
Rigging, loading, and transport are the buyer’s responsibility unless otherwise stated in the sale terms.

Assets may be offered individually or complete shop packages depending on the scope of the sale and facility configuration.

Seller FAQs

Marketing focuses on machine capability, application fit, and secondary-market demand across manufacturing sectors.

Yes. Many buyers actively seek well-maintained legacy equipment for job shops, export markets, or dedicated production use.

Yes. Sales can be structured to accommodate payoff requirements, lien releases, or coordination with lenders prior to asset transfer.