The Branford Group is selling automotive manufacturing equipment, including stamping, molding and assembly equipment, from Otscon Inc. The auction takes place in conjunction with Midwest Press & Automation LLC. The assets come to the market due to facility closure.
Missouri based Otscon Inc. specialises in the manufacture of parking brake systems and brake pedals for the automotive industry. The firm’s products and services include canes, levers, foot pedals, brake pedals, stamped components and injection molding.
The timed online auction will open on the 20th of September and bidding closes on the 25th of September. Equipment available includes: (2) Aida PMX-L2-600(1) 600-ton straight side mechanical presses; (2) Aida uncoilers and LFG-600R(S) straighteners; Okamoto ACC 20-24DX surface grinder; Haas TM-2 tool room mill; YCI Supermax SRD-1600H radial arm drill; Acer Dynamic 1760G engine lathe; Bridgeport, Summit and Lagun milling machines; Yaskawa Motoman SP165 spot welding robots; Summit engine lathe; Kawaguchi KM280B2 308-ton horizontal injection molder; JSW JT150RAD-230V 150-ton vertical injection molder; quality control equipment, facility support equipment and more.
The assets are located in Columbia, Missouri and can be previewed by appointment with the auctioneer only.
The Branford Group is comprised of three business divisions: Branford Auctions, Branford Valuations and Branford Industrial Surplus. The firm conducts live webcast and timed online auctions, alongside on-site auctions and negotiated private treaty sales, supported by targeted marketing campaigns.