Surplus to Ongoing Needs of Upsher-Smith – Tablet Presses, Coaters, Blenders & Packaging Lines
A significant opportunity has come to market for pharmaceutical manufacturers and contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMOs), as Heritage Global Partners prepares to auction late-model pharma process equipment surplus to the ongoing needs of Upsher-Smith Laboratories.
Taking place on 31 March 2026, the sale features a strong cross-section of solid dose processing and packaging equipment, ideal for companies looking to expand capacity, upgrade legacy assets or secure high-quality spares. With a focus on tablet production, coating, blending and downstream packaging, the auction presents an efficient route to acquire premium equipment without new-build lead times.
Key Assets Featured in the Sale
The auction includes a well-balanced portfolio of processing and packaging machinery, including:
- (3) Tablet bottling lines
- Thomas Engineering 60” Accela-Coater
- (2) Glatt 60” coating pans
- Gemco 50 cubic foot slant cone blender
- Custom Metalcraft tote blender
- Marion 80 cubic foot sanitary ribbon blender
- American Process 80 cubic foot jacketed ribbon blender
- Kikusui Gemini 1 55-station tablet press
- Glatt model GPCG 5 fluid bed dryer
- Pentapack Packaging Solution model BP1515 blister pack machine
- All Fill filler with Prodo Pak form, fill and seal machine
- All Fill model M8 5-station powder filler
- (3) Atlas Copco oil-free air compressors
Solid Dose Capability from Granulation to Blister Pack
The breadth of equipment available makes this sale particularly attractive for buyers operating in oral solid dose manufacturing. The Kikusui Gemini tablet press provides high-speed, multi-station compression, while the Glatt fluid bed dryer supports efficient granulation and drying processes.
Coating capacity is well represented, with both a Thomas Engineering Accela-Coater and twin Glatt coating pans, enabling scalability and flexibility for film and functional coatings. Blending is covered by a range of sanitary ribbon and slant cone blenders, suited to pharmaceutical-grade powder handling.
Downstream, buyers will find integrated packaging solutions including blister packing, tablet bottling and powder filling systems, alongside essential utilities such as Atlas Copco oil-free air compressors, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical air quality standards.
A Timely Opportunity for Pharma Manufacturers
With continued investment across the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors, demand for reliable, validated equipment remains strong. Auctions of this calibre offer manufacturers the chance to secure late-model assets from a recognised pharmaceutical environment, often at a fraction of original capital cost.
For buyers seeking to enhance throughput, replace ageing lines or expand into new product formats, this Heritage Global Partners auction is one to watch closely ahead of the 31 March 2026 closing date.
About Heritage Global Partners
Heritage Global Partners is a global asset advisory and auction firm specialising in industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment and commercial assets. With extensive experience across life sciences, food processing, aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors, the company delivers live and online auctions, private treaty sales and valuation services worldwide. Its track record in managing complex, multi-line pharmaceutical sales ensures professional execution, transparent bidding and global buyer reach.
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