Extensive Major Tire Manufacturing Equipment Offered Following German Plant Closure
Maynards Europe, in conjunction with AllSurplus, has announced a significant online auction offering Extensive Tire Manufacturing Equipment from the 17–22 inch car and SUV tire production plant formerly operated by Goodyear in Fulda, Germany.
The online auction will start on Monday, 15 December 2025 at 09:00 GMT and will close on 22 January 2026 at 09:00 GMT, providing buyers with an extended bidding window to assess this large-scale opportunity. The sale follows the closure of the Fulda manufacturing site and presents a great chance to acquire complete, late-generation tire production and processing equipment from a globally recognised manufacturer.
Complete Tire Production Lines and Plant Support Equipment Available
The auction includes assets covering every major stage of tire manufacturing, including extrusion, mixing, bead preparation, tire building, curing, grinding, cutting, and testing. In addition, a wide range of general plant and facility support equipment is also available, such as compressors, silos, and material handling systems.
Prior to the live auction, interested buyers may also submit private sealed bids using the “Make Offer” feature, allowing early negotiation on selected assets.
Key assets available include:
- Quadruplex extrusion line, Krauss Maffei quadruplex | 2016
- Banbury 2 mixing line, Kobelco defu-bb270 mixer (np/p) | 1973–2022
- Banbury 3 mixing line, Kobelco defu-bb270 mixer (hybrid productive and non-productive) | 1962–2023
- Bead apexing line (2), SMM d.o.o. apex 14″–24″ | 2005
- Bead apexing line (3), SMM d.o.o. apex 14″–24″ | 2011
- Hexagonal bead winding line (1), Gadsden, Davis, ABB | 2001–2008
- Square bead winding line (2), Gadsden, Davis, ABB | 1995–2006
- 4-roller wire calender line, Comerio | 1973–2024
- Automatic horizontal tire grinding machine, Matteuzzi rrm45/1 | 2009
- Gum strip application ply cutter, Karl Eugen Fischer GmbH htbc | 2005–2015
- Dual station hydraulic tire curing press, Harburg-Freudenberger Maschinenbau GmbH mcp 52-180ic | 2021
- Dual station hydraulic tire curing press, Harburg-Freudenberger Maschinenbau GmbH khp 46-150 | 2014
- 2-station tire building machine, Goodyear S.A. mold plant soc 88 180 dec
Opportunity for Global Tire and Rubber Manufacturers
This auction represents a compelling opportunity for tire manufacturers, rubber processors, and industrial buyers worldwide to secure high-capacity equipment with known production provenance. With assets spanning multiple decades and including recent-generation machinery, the sale offers flexibility for both full-line installation and individual asset acquisition.
About the auctioneers
Maynards Europe is a leading international auctioneer and asset advisory firm, specialising in the sale of industrial machinery, complete plants, and surplus equipment across manufacturing sectors. Working alongside AllSurplus, Maynards delivers global reach, secure bidding platforms, and comprehensive asset disposition solutions, supporting both sellers and buyers throughout the entire auction process.
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