Plant closures and production line liquidation, run by people who know the gear.
Stonebridge sells manufacturing equipment for plant closures, line consolidations, and surplus disposition — CNC, presses, robotics, automation, and full process lines — to qualified industrial buyers, OEMs, and dealers worldwide.
- No upfront cost on qualifying projects
- Nationwide buyer network
- Auctions + direct buyers
- Fast turnaround timelines
- Full-service coordination available
Five steps from inquiry to net proceeds
Whether you're handling a single site or a multi-location project, the process is the same and the path is clear.
- 01
Share your assets
Tell us what you have, where it is, and your timing.
- 02
We review
Our team evaluates inventory, condition, location, and goals.
- 03
Strategy
You receive a recommended liquidation strategy and timeline.
- 04
We market & sell
We market to direct buyers, dealers, our network, and select auctions.
- 05
Closing & proceeds
Assets sell, removal coordinated, net proceeds distributed to you.
Whole-plant manufacturing equipment, sold to qualified buyers
We work plant-wide projects — from a single retired cell to a full facility shutdown — and segment the asset base by what each buyer pool actually wants.
Machining & metal cutting
- CNC machining centers (VMC/HMC)
- CNC and manual lathes
- Multi-axis mills & mill-turn
- Swiss screw machines
- EDM (sinker & wire)
- Surface & cylindrical grinders
Forming, pressing & fabrication
- Hydraulic & mechanical presses
- Press brakes & shears
- Stamping lines & die sets
- Welding cells & robotic welders
- Laser & plasma cutting
- Tube & roll forming
Automation, process & support
- Industrial robots (FANUC, ABB, KUKA)
- PLCs, controls & HMI
- Conveyors & material handling
- Air compressors & dust collection
- Tooling, fixtures & inspection (CMM)
- Plant racking & MRO inventory
Curious what your equipment could net?
Send a rough list — even just photos and a location — and we'll come back with a recommended path within one business day.
Built for the people who actually run these projects
The right channel for the right asset
Manufacturing assets need different channels than restaurant or retail gear. We choose by asset class, age, and the timeline you have to vacate the building.
Direct OEM & dealer placement
Late-model CNC, robotics, and high-spec assets sold directly to known industrial buyers.
Negotiated bulk sales
Full cells or production lines sold as turnkey systems to a single buyer.
Online global auctions
Photo- and video-rich timed events reaching the international industrial buyer pool.
Private treaty
Confidential sales for sensitive shutdowns where employee notice timing matters.
Sealed-bid programs
Court-supervised dispositions requiring documented process and minimum bids.
Full plant clean-out
End-to-end disposition including MRO, racking, and scrap so the building goes back broom-clean.
Every kind of plant wind-down or right-sizing
Manufacturing closures rarely look the same. Our project leads adapt the playbook to the trigger, the lender, and the floor layout you actually have.
Full plant closures
Coordinated shutdowns where the building is being vacated or sold.
Production line consolidation
Selling one or more retired lines while production continues elsewhere in the plant.
Capacity right-sizing
Selling redundant capacity after demand falls or product mix changes.
Tech refresh & upgrades
Disposing of legacy CNC and presses as new automation comes online.
Bankruptcy & receivership
Court-supervised plant dispositions with appraisals, reporting, and OLV/FLV ranges.
Lender repossessions
ABL and equipment-finance recoveries on tooling and machinery.
M&A divestitures
Spin-out or carve-out asset sales tied to corporate transactions.
Insurance damage claims
Salvage marketing for fire, flood, or impact-damaged equipment.
The hard part isn't selling — it's getting it out the door
Manufacturing liquidations live or die on rigging logistics, three-phase disconnects, foundation removal, environmental compliance, and roof/door access. We coordinate all of it so buyers can actually take possession on the date you sold them.
Rigging & disconnect
Licensed riggers, electricians, and millwrights to safely de-install large machine tools and presses.
Hazardous material handling
Coolant, hydraulic oil, and chemical disposal coordinated with EPA-compliant partners.
Foundation & anchor removal
Concrete cutting, pit fills, and anchor extraction so buildings deliver clean.
Power & utility disconnect
Coordinated electrical, gas, water, and compressed air shutoffs ahead of removal.
Crane & roof access
Plan removals through doors, roof openings, or wall cuts where machines can't roll out.
Lien & lease verification
UCC searches and equipment lease reviews so we only sell assets you actually own.
Get a no-obligation valuation on your assets
Share a quick overview and a specialist will respond within one business day with a recommended path forward.
Why operations leaders bring plant closures to Stonebridge
Plant shutdowns and line consolidations are operational projects as much as sales projects. We've run them across automotive, aerospace, medical, and general manufacturing — and we sequence sale and removal around your real-world constraints.
Real industrial project leads
Your project is run by someone who reads spindle hours, understands FANUC vs. Siemens controls, and knows what a 5-axis trunnion or live-tool lathe is actually worth — not a generalist.
Active global industrial buyer pool
We sell into a working network of contract manufacturers, machine tool dealers, automation integrators, and OEM resellers across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Rigging and removal handled end-to-end
Licensed riggers, millwrights, and electricians scheduled around your vacate date so buyers actually get equipment out and you get the building back clean.
A clear, low-friction first conversation
The first call is short and useful — even if you ultimately decide not to move forward. No hard sell, no pressure, no obligation.
- 1
You share what you have
Equipment list, photos, location, and timing — even rough info is fine. We can also pull from a previous appraisal or insurance schedule.
- 2
We respond with a plan
Within one business day, you'll get a recommended channel mix, a realistic timeline, and a clear view of what we'll handle vs. what stays on your plate.
- 3
You decide, on your terms
If it's a fit, we move forward. If it's not, you walk away with useful information and zero cost.
- 4
We run the project
Once you sign off, we take over: marketing, buyer vetting, scheduling, removal coordination, and final accounting.
Premium brands buyers actively search for
Late-model gear from these manufacturers consistently draws the strongest buyer demand and recovers best at sale.
Older brands and unusual configurations still move — these are just the ones with the deepest active buyer pools.
Not sure what your assets are worth?
We'll review what you have and recommend the channel — direct sale, auction, or hybrid — that nets the most for your situation.
Common questions
Tell us about your plant
Send a basic asset list, plant size, and target vacate date. A Stonebridge industrial project lead will respond within one business day with a recommended approach.
- Free, confidential valuation
- OLV/FLV documentation available
- Single project lead from valuation to clean-out
- Asset list or fixed-asset register
- Plant square footage and floor plan
- Power, ceiling height, dock count
- Lender or secured creditor contact
- UCC-1, lease, or finance documents
- Target vacate / surrender date
Don't have it all yet? Reach out anyway — we can work from very little.