Online Auction – High-Quality Processing & Packaging Equipment | Amsterdam, NY
Harry Davis & Company presents an exciting opportunity to acquire top-tier surplus assets from the well-known Beech-Nut Nutrition facility. Taking place June 17–19, 2025, this online-only auction features a wide selection of used processing, filling, and packaging equipment from a plant formerly producing baby foods, purees, cereals, grains, and snacks in jars, bottles, pouches, bags, and boxes.
With a longstanding reputation for excellence in food manufacturing, Beech-Nut’s surplus assets are well-maintained and ideal for food producers seeking cost-effective ways to expand or upgrade their facilities.
Key Assets Available for Bidding:
Production Equipment:
- (2) Andritz Gouda 300mm x 400mm single drum dryers, model E20/40 KD, and spare drum
- JBT Food Tech stainless steel retort, model 40108, with baskets
- (16) Feldmeier and Mueller 1000, 500, 400, and 250 gallon stainless steel processors and mix tanks
- Bertocchi turbo cutter, model TC10, with conveyors and elevator
- Hughes stainless steel hot water rotary blancher
- Langsenkamp stainless steel pulper and paddle finisher
- (5) Feldmeier stainless steel tote dumpers
- Vanmark brush stainless steel washer
- Olney stainless steel dewatering shaker
- (2) Horizon flake handling systems, with hoppers, dust collectors, magnets, and controls
- APV and other stainless steel plate heat exchangers
- SMT 7-section pasteurization and cooling tunnel with pumps and controls
- SPX, WBC, and other positive displacement, vacuum, and centrifugal pumps
- Fitzmill comminuting machine, model DASO-12
CIP System:
- Feldmeier 4-tank stainless steel CIP system with 400 gallon tanks, pumps, and piping
Filling:
- FMC 44-station rotary filler, model 220
- Zilli Bellini 24-valve filler, model DB-24
- (2) Gualapack pouch fillers
Packaging:
- (2) Arol stainless steel cap elevators and hoppers and 8-head capper
- Seco inverter type jar rinser and Arrowhead air rinser
- Delkor case packer, model SP-1150, and Delkor/Arpac tray over wrapper
- Fuji Seal sleaver with heat tunnel
- Busse can/bottle depalletizer
- KHS pouch cartoner, model IMCINSPX
- X-ray metal detectors, Safeline and Loma metal detectors
- Silgan cap orienters and cappers
- Zambelli over wrapper and shrink tunnel
- (2) MTS Cantech R-32 rotary labelers
- Large quantity Arrowhead and other stainless steel product conveyor
Boiler:
- Nebraska 75,000 lb./hr. boiler, with economizer
This auction is ideal for manufacturers in the food, dairy, or beverage sectors looking to access high-quality equipment without the cost of buying new. With online bidding accessible from anywhere, it offers global reach and local value. All equipment is located in Amsterdam, NY, and is available to inspect by appointment.
Harry Davis & Company is a leader in industrial auctions, appraisals, and strategic asset solutions for the food and beverage industry. With 70 years of experience, the firm is known for its expertise in managing large-scale plant liquidations and connecting sellers with serious buyers around the world. Their combination of industry insight and global reach ensures every auction delivers exceptional value to clients and bidders alike.