Printing Auctions & Asset Sales

Printing operations generate surplus presses, finishing equipment, and production assets as print technologies evolve, demand shifts, and facilities consolidate or modernize. Heritage Global Partners has managed auctions and asset sales within this sector for commercial printers, packaging producers, publishers, and industrial print operators, including press-level equipment dispositions and complete print facility liquidations.

Assets in this category originate from commercial print shops, packaging print operations, and specialty or industrial printing environments. These transactions serve buyers operating in offset, digital, flexographic, and screen-printing equipment for continued use across publishing, packaging, labeling, and industrial applications.

Typical Assets Sold

  • Offset, digital, flexographic, and gravure presses
  • Screen printing and specialty printing equipment
  • Prepress systems and plate-making equipment
  • Bindery, folding, cutting, and finishing machinery
  • Labeling and narrow-web printing systems
  • Ink handling, drying, and curing equipment
  • Color management and inspection systems
  • Print shop support and facility assets

Current Auctions

SouthPrint
Subject to US Bankruptcy Court Approval (Case 6:26-bk-60199), Contract Screen Printing Equipment: Automatic Presses, Dryers, Imaging Systems, Pad Printers & More! Martinsville, VA

Starting: Jun 15th, 2026 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Jun 16th, 2026 – 12:00pm EDT

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Past Auctions

The Sacramento Bee
Global Online Auction Featuring Printing & Facility Support Assets By Order Of The Sacramento Bee. Sacramento, CA.

Starting: Apr 22nd, 2021 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Apr 23rd, 2021 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Excel Graphics
By Order of US Bankruptcy Court: Global Online Auction Featuring Printing, Bindery & Graphic Design Equipment From A Bay Area Shop. Alameda, CA.

Starting: Jul 20th, 2020 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jul 21st, 2020 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Carvell Printing
Global Online Auction Featuring Quality Printing & Graphics Equipment Excess to Needs Of Carvell Printing. San Leandro, CA.

Starting: Mar 5th, 2019 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 6th, 2019 – 10:00am PDT

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ReproGraphic Technologies Inc.
Inventory, Finished Goods, and Equipment Liquidation of ReproGrahics Technologies Inc – Printers, Inks, Toners, and Spare Parts Used For Digital Production and Wide Format Printing.

Starting: Jun 29th, 2016 – 9:00am MDT

Ending: Jun 30th, 2016 – 10:00am MDT

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Wolfpack
Global Online Auction Of Wolfpack Sign Group, A Leader In Multi-unit Sign systems Including ADA, Building and Fire Code Signs, Due To Owner Retirement. Vista, CA.

Starting: Sep 9th, 2015 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 10th, 2015 – 10:00am PDT

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Darby Printing
An Unprecedented Offering on Behalf of Darby Printing: A Complete Enterprise Sale of a State-of-the-Art Printing Facility in Atlanta, GA.

Starting: Aug 27th, 2014 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Aug 28th, 2014 – 10:00am EDT

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Buyer FAQs

When available, lot description will include press size, print method, and compatible substrates to support buyer evaluation.
Buyers should review floor loading, power requirements, and space needs outlined in the sale terms.
Condition information is based on seller disclosures and visual inspections. Buyers are encouraged to assess wear, service history, and parts availability independently.

Seller FAQs

Yes. Specialty and short-run presses often attract strong interest from converters and niche operators.
Yes. Sales may include entire pressrooms, finishing departments, or complete print operations depending on seller objectives.
Digital storage devices, servers, and job data can be removed or wiped prior to buyer access as part of the sale process.
Service history, configuration details, accessories, and operating condition information help improve buyer confidence and pricing outcomes.