The foundry industry faces numerous challenges arising from both economic and regulatory changes. Rising raw material prices and energy costs put companies under significant financial pressure. At the same time, stricter environmental regulations and sustainability requirements necessitate investments in new technologies and production processes. These developments are forcing many traditional foundries to fundamentally rethink their production processes. Additionally, global competitive pressure poses major challenges, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies need to increase their efficiency while maintaining the quality of their products to survive in this highly competitive market.
In this context, the sale of used machines offers a unique opportunity for other companies to expand and modernize their production capacities. By acquiring high-quality used machines, significant cost savings can be achieved without compromising on the quality and performance of the machinery. Used machines are often immediately available, eliminating long lead times for new machines and allowing production capacity to be increased more quickly. For companies that need to respond swiftly to market changes or want to expand their capacities in the short term, purchasing used machines is an attractive and economical solution.
The next machinery auction by Surplex offers companies in the metal industry an excellent opportunity to acquire high-quality used machines. Due to the closure of a foundry in Zestoa, Spain, a total of 157 items will be auctioned. The auction ends on June 13, 2024.
Some of the top lots in this auction include:
- OTTO JUNKER MFTGEI200 melting furnaces
- GH 100 Tn double-girder bridge crane
- GH 50 Tn semi-gantry crane
- GH 120 Tn transport cart
- GENERAL KINEMATICS shakeout machine
- FATA sand reclaimer
- GH 10t jib crane
- FOUNDRY SERVICE 18 Tn ladle
Surplex not only supports companies in purchasing but also offers a full service from disassembly to transport and customs clearance. Interested buyers can inspect the machines by appointment or use a digital 3D tour for a detailed view.
About Surplex
For 25 years, Surplex has been one of Europe's leading industrial auction houses, trading used machinery and equipment worldwide. Over 125,000 customers are registered on the 18-language auction platform Surplex.com. With around 1,000 online auctions annually, more than 400,000 industrial goods have been sold so far. The company, headquartered in Düsseldorf, maintains offices in 16 European countries. More than 220 employees from 27 nations provide comprehensive service in 20 languages.
