Gordon Brothers has been appointed as a selling agent for JD Norman’s assets in Germany. Two sales will take place by auction and private treaty on July 21 in Witzenhausen and September 22 in Hörselberg-Hainich that will feature over 300 and 900 assets, respectively.
JD Norman Industries was a leader in the manufacturing of highly engineered products, including formed, machined and cast metals used in the automotive industry, that closed in 2020 after over 30 years providing components to Audi, Ford, Fiat and Mercedes Benz, among others.
Gordon Brothers, Robert Levy Associates and Maynards Europe are managing the auctions for what is likely to be the largest machine tool sale in Europe this year with the opportunity to acquire over 1,000 cost-effective, specialist assets used for automotive engine part manufacturing including:
- CNC machining centres for cubic components up to 800 mm by 1,000 mm
- CNC machines with working spindles
- Washing machines
- Grinding machines
- Cracking machines
- Deburring machines
- Honing machines
- Lathes
- Leak testing
“We are delighted to offer this exciting and unprecedented selection of automotive powertrain manufacturing equipment,” said Duncan Ainscough, Managing Director, Commercial & Industrial at Gordon Brothers. “It is a rare opportunity to acquire specialist assets at competitive prices, and we expect significant global interest in this sale.”
For the full comprehensive list of assets for sale, please visit www.gordonbrothers.co.uk/JD-Norman