BidItUp to Offer Complete EV & Energy Storage Battery Manufacturing Equipment
A significant opportunity is coming to market for manufacturers operating in the rapidly expanding electric vehicle and energy storage sectors. BidItUp Auctions Worldwide has announced a major six-day industrial auction featuring Production Machinery and Battery Manufacturing Equipment from a late-model lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility located in Midland, Michigan.
The sale will take place across six days — March 31 and April 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8, beginning each day at 10:00 a.m. ET, via live virtual webcast. The auction presents assets from a sophisticated 400,000 sq. ft. battery manufacturing hub designed for large-scale pouch-cell production.
The facility represents a billion-dollar investment and includes highly advanced automation systems, Class 10,000 to Class 1,000 clean and dry rooms, and integrated production lines designed for high-volume lithium-ion battery fabrication. Featuring two largely symmetrical anode and cathode production lines capable of both solvent-based (NMP) and aqueous processing, the plant provides an immediate pathway for manufacturers looking to expand production capacity without the delays associated with building new facilities.
This auction offers a rare chance to acquire a complete end-to-end lithium-ion pouch cell manufacturing ecosystem, covering the entire process from raw material handling through formation, aging and grading. Buyers operating in EV manufacturing, maritime electrification, aerospace technology and grid-scale energy storage will find a wide range of advanced production systems available.
Key Assets Featured in the Auction
Highlights from the sale include equipment supporting lithium-ion cell production, pack assembly, laboratory testing and facility infrastructure. Notable assets include:
- Lithium-ion battery pack assembly lines
- Formation and grading systems
- Cathode and anode slurry mixing systems
- Electrode coating lines
- Pouch cell punching and slitting equipment
- Rolling and cell assembly systems
- Industrial ovens and thermal processing equipment
- Laboratory and quality assurance testing equipment
- MRO inventory, tooling and spare parts
- Production support and facility assets
Six-Day Auction Schedule
The sale has been organised into six dedicated sessions, each focusing on different areas of the production facility.
Day 1 – March 31, 10:00 AM ET
Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Assembly Lines and Laboratory / QA Processes
Day 2 – April 1, 10:00 AM ET
Formation, grading and high-value processing systems
Day 3 – April 2, 10:00 AM ET
Cathode and anode slurry mixing and coating applications
Day 4 – April 3, 10:00 AM ET
Pouch cell punching, slitting, rolling, ovens and assembly equipment
Day 5 – April 7, 10:00 AM ET
MRO inventory, tooling, spares and production support assets
Day 6 – April 8, 10:00 AM ET
Additional MRO inventory, facility assets and support equipment
With the global demand for lithium-ion battery technology continuing to accelerate, this auction represents a compelling opportunity for manufacturers and equipment buyers to secure high-value production assets from a modern EV battery facility.
About the Auctioneer
BidItUp Auctions Worldwide is a leading global industrial auctioneer and asset advisory firm specialising in large-scale manufacturing asset sales. The company works with manufacturers, financial institutions and restructuring professionals to maximise asset value through strategic auctions and private treaty sales. With extensive experience across sectors including automotive, aerospace, energy storage, electronics and advanced manufacturing, BidItUp regularly conducts high-profile auctions featuring late-model equipment from major industrial operations around the world.
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