The first auction, set for July 21, 2026, focuses on a comprehensive suite of equipment used for converting and technical textile production. Key lots include a 2021 Menzel 36-inch kiss coating line, GMI 450-ton hydraulic presses, and high-speed winding machines. Laboratory operators can bid on high-precision analytical tools, ranging from a 2022 Phenom XL G2 scanning electron microscope to Shimadzu liquid chromatography systems and TA Instruments hybrid rheometers.

A secondary standalone auction on October 15, 2026, features the company’s flagship 2022 IPCO CombiPress CB 1800. This continuous double-belt press, capable of reaching temperatures of 300°C with Siemens-controlled pressure modules, represents a significant asset for firms in the composites and laminates sector. Interested parties may also explore facility lease opportunities to operate the press in its current location.

According to Robert Levy, President of Global Strategies at Maynards, these auctions provide a rare opening for research organizations and manufacturers to bypass standard lead times for new machinery. Prospective buyers can inspect the assets in Peoria, Illinois, on July 20 or by appointment prior to the bidding dates.