Maynards, in conjunction with AllSurplus, are managing the Private Treaty Sale of assets formerly used by HAL Automotive plant in Plauen, Germany. This sale represents a unique opportunity to acquire high-quality machinery and equipment in excellent condition.
The sale begins on Thursday, 25 September 2025 at 08:00 BST and runs until Wednesday, 29 October 2025 at 17:00 GMT. Offers are invited immediately for the private treaty sale, with an online auction of additional general assets to follow in November.
Highlights from the HAL Plauen Sale
This facility produced advanced aluminum components for the automotive industry, and the machinery available reflects the plant’s high standards of production and quality. Key assets include:
Complete machining line for automotive oil pan processing (SW / Fanuc / Paul Koester) – Years 2014–2015
CNC Machining Centers
- Wenzler VKM 1-1 – CNC vertical 5-axis machining center, year 2016
- SW BAW08-22 – CNC dual-spindle horizontal 5-axis machining center, year 2020
- SW BAW06-22 – CNC dual-spindle horizontal 4-axis machining centers, years 2020 (3 units), 2015, 2014 (2 units)
- SW BAW06-22 – CNC dual-spindle horizontal 4/5-axis machining centers, 2015, 2014 (2 units)
- Deckel Maho DMF 260/11 – CNC 5-axis machining center, year 2015
- Starrag Heckert HEC 500D – CNC horizontal machining centers, years 2011–2013 (3 units)
Coordinate Measuring Machines
- Mitutoyo Crysta-Apex C9166 / Crysta-Apex – 3-axis coordinate measuring machines, years 2005 & 2014
Cooling and Washing Systems
- POLO SBH-C6.0 – cooling lubricant system with belt filter, year 2020 (2 units)
- POLO SBH-B2.9 – cooling lubricant system with belt filter, year 2014
- PERO KDA50WSSNT – continuous washing system, year 2014
- Fuco-Heg – parts washing machine
- Dürr Ecoclean 78W-KVI – parts cleaning machine, year 2002
- KW Kältemaschinen KKT-MA-3814 – cooling tunnel for process cooling/drying of workpieces
Leak Detection and Inspection Stations
- Paul Koester – leak detection system (3 double stations), year 2020
- Paul Koester – leak detection system
- Paul Koester – final inspection station
- Paul Koester – oil leak detection / test station
- Paul Koester – inspection test station
Industrial Robots
- FANUC M-710 iC 70 – 4 units, years 2014
- ABB IRB 6640-180/2.55 – year 2012
- FANUC R-2000 iC 165F – 7 units, years 2019–2020
Conveyor and Handling Systems
- SW – production line conveyor system (approx. 35 m length), year 2020
- Paul Köster GmbH – palletizing system, year 2012
- Bartsch Automation Ölwanne – complete conveyor system, year 2014
- Various conveyor systems
…and much more, with additional toolroom machines, material handling equipment, and general factory supplies to be auctioned in November.
About Maynards and AllSurplus
Maynards Europe is a leading industrial auctioneer and asset appraiser, specialising in managing the sale of machinery and complete facilities across multiple sectors worldwide. With over a century of experience, Maynards delivers trusted, transparent solutions for both buyers and sellers.
AllSurplus, part of Liquidity Services, is a global online marketplace for surplus industrial equipment, connecting sellers with buyers worldwide. Together, Maynards and AllSurplus bring extensive expertise and reach, ensuring buyers gain access to premium machinery from major industrial facilities.
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