Bid to Encompass Production of Batteries, Electric Vehicle Powertrains, and R&D Equipment in Michigan's Market
A significant auction of surplus assets from a Tier 1 EV battery and energy systems manufacturer is set to take place on July 9-10, 2025, in a two-day virtual webcast hosted by BIDITUP Auctions and Heritage Global Partners. The sale will feature a comprehensive selection of high-end battery production and EV manufacturing machinery, advanced R&D instrumentation, thermal and laser systems, and OEM-grade EV drivetrain components from a premier U.S.-based EV and energy storage facility, located in Detroit, Michigan.
The auction will commence at 10:30am EDT on July 9 and conclude on July 10, 2025. Interested bidders are encouraged to register early due to anticipated high demand. The bidding will take place online through BidItUp.com, allowing global access and virtual previews.
Key assets up for grabs include late-model production equipment, unused or recently installed, such as a 2023 TRUMPF PFO33-2 laser welding system with TruDisk 3000 (unused), a 2023 TANAC pouch-cell battery assembly line, and dual G&G Lamistar electrode coating lines. Other highlights include a 2023 Duksan Cotran & T-Water laser chillers and a York 60-ton industrial chiller.
The EV component lots will include factory-sealed Tesla and Ford motors, a Tesla Powerwall 2 system (13.5 kWh), and unused ChargePoint CT4020 dual-head chargers. Additionally, the auction will feature 2023 Instron test systems, Jeio Tech environmental chambers, and glove boxes for lab and thermal testing.
Support equipment such as rotary thermal dryers, explosion isolation valves (including 5 new Fike 2024 valves), heavy-duty lifts (Tandemloc ElectroLoc lift systems rated for 84,000 & 95,000 lb), HVAC units, and electrical infrastructure will also be available.
The machine shop and tooling section will include Baileigh, Baldor, and Bauer machinery, H-frame presses, tool cabinets, rolling benches, and other general equipment. Premium office and engineering furniture, as well as facility infrastructure and support systems, will also be part of the sale.
Other equipment available includes battery can cutters, adhesive dispensing systems, and thermo chillers from SMC and Duksan. The auction will also feature electrical panels, transformers from GE, Square D, and Powertrain, as well as Halifax industrial fans and Marvair rooftop HVAC units.
Vacuum ovens, biosafety cabinets, and a Keithley SourceMeter are among the new units in the auction. A 2023 RTR rotary thermal regeneration dryer is also included. Bison C-Lift, electric forklift lifters, and vehicle lifts are part of the heavy lifting and material handling equipment.
This sale represents a strategic opportunity to acquire sophisticated equipment and infrastructure that supports cutting-edge EV battery manufacturing and energy systems research. The assets will be sold from a single onsite location in Detroit, making this auction a rare chance to access such high-end assets at competitive prices.
- The auction, featuring EV manufacturing machinery, advanced R&D instrumentation, and OEM-grade EV drivetrain components, offers an opportunity for investors in the technology industry and energy sector.
- Interested bidders will find key assets such as financing equipment, unused or recently installed, like a 2023 TRUMPF PFO33-2 laser welding system and a 2023 Duksan Cotran & T-Water laser chiller, which are valuable additions to the finance and technology industries.
