Auctions & Liquidations
Timed online auctions on our own bidding platform, open to buyers worldwide, plus live interactive webcasts.
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For over 30 years, manufacturers around the world have trusted The Branford Group to appraise and sell their machinery, plants and inventory.
Industries We Serve
Every sector has its own brands, buyers and resale values. Pick yours to see the equipment we sell.
SMT & PCB Assembly
We auction, appraise and liquidate Surface Mount Technology (SMT) lines and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly equipment, from a single pick-and-place to a complete EMS plant. Electronics assembly manufacturers call us first when a plant closes, consolidates or upgrades.
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Equipment we sell
- Pick & place lines
- Feeders
- Reflow ovens
- Stencil printers
- AOI & X-ray
- Selective solder
- Wash & conformal coat
- Component storage
- Test & measurement
Printed Circuit Board Fabrication
We auction, appraise and liquidate bare-board Printed Circuit Board (PCB) fabrication plants, from drilling and imaging through plating, etching and electrical test.
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Equipment we sell
- CNC drilling & routing
- Laser direct imaging
- Lamination presses
- Plating lines
- Etch & DES lines
- Solder mask & legend
- Flying probe & E-test
- AOI
Semiconductor
We auction, appraise and liquidate semiconductor front-end, back-end assembly and test equipment, from single tools to complete cleanroom operations.
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Equipment we sell
- Wafer processing tools
- Lithography & deposition
- Etch
- Ion implantation
- Metrology & inspection
- Dicing saws
- Die & wire bonders
- Probers & handlers
- Automated test equipment
- Cleanroom infrastructure
Electronic Test & Measurement (ETM)
We auction, appraise and liquidate electronic test and measurement equipment from R&D labs, test engineering groups and production floors, from a single bench to a complete RF or ATE lab.
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Equipment we sell
- Oscilloscopes
- Spectrum & network analyzers
- Signal generators
- Power supplies & loads
- Multimeters & data acquisition
- RF & microwave test
- Automated test equipment
- Environmental chambers
Medical Device Manufacturing
We auction, appraise and liquidate equipment from FDA-regulated medical device plants, including cleanroom assembly, molding, precision machining and inspection.
Equipment we sell
- Cleanroom assembly
- Medical molding
- Swiss-type & CNC machining
- Laser marking & welding
- Packaging & sealing
- Inspection & metrology
- Electronics assembly
Printing
We auction, appraise and liquidate commercial printers, packaging printers and converters, from a single Heidelberg or Bobst to a complete pressroom.
Equipment we sell
- Sheetfed offset presses
- Web offset presses
- Lithography
- Flexographic (flexo) presses
- Rotogravure presses
- Digital presses
- Screen printing
- Die cutters
- Folder-gluers
- Corrugated converting
- Cutters & bindery
Packaging
We auction, appraise and liquidate packaging machinery from food, consumer goods, pharmaceutical and contract packaging plants, from a single labeler to a complete line.
Equipment we sell
- Form, fill & seal
- Bag makers & formers
- Fillers
- Capping
- Labelers
- Sealers
- Case erectors & packers
- Palletizers & stretch wrappers
Plastics
We auction, appraise and liquidate injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, rotational molding, extrusion and plastics recycling plants, plus the auxiliary equipment that keeps them running.
Equipment we sell
- Injection molding machines
- Blow molders
- Thermoformers
- Rotational molding
- Extruders
- Plastics recycling
- Granulators
- Chillers & dryers
- Robots
- Molds
CNC Machining & Metal Fabrication
We auction, appraise and liquidate equipment from machine shops, job shops and OEM fabrication plants, from a single CNC cell to a complete facility.
Equipment we sell
- CNC machining centers
- Lathes
- Press brakes
- Lasers
- Welding
- Saws
- Gantry cranes
- Tooling
Metal Stamping
We auction, appraise and liquidate metal stamping plants, from single press cells to complete pressrooms with coil handling and die inventories.
Equipment we sell
- Mechanical presses
- Servo presses
- Hydraulic presses
- Coil handling & feeds
- Straighteners & cradles
- Progressive & transfer dies
- Transfer systems
- Die carts & racks
Structural Steel
We auction, appraise and liquidate structural steel fabrication shops and service centers, from beam lines and plate processing to cranes and yard equipment.
Equipment we sell
- Beam drill lines
- Band saws
- Plasma & oxyfuel cutting
- Angle & plate punching
- Ironworkers
- Shot blast systems
- Welding equipment
- Overhead cranes
Battery, Solar & Alternative Energy
We auction, appraise and liquidate battery cell and pack lines, solar cell and module plants, and other alternative energy manufacturing equipment.
Equipment we sell
- Electrode coating
- Cell assembly
- Formation & aging
- Pack assembly
- Solar stringers & laminators
- Cell testers
- Dry rooms
Power Plants & Paper Mills
We auction, appraise and liquidate decommissioned power generation plants and pulp and paper mills, including heavy rotating equipment, electrical gear and spare parts inventories.
Equipment we sell
- Turbines & generators
- Boilers
- Transformers & switchgear
- Pumps & motors
- Paper machines
- Pulping equipment
- Converting lines
- Spare parts inventory
Aerospace
We auction, appraise and liquidate equipment from aerospace and defense manufacturers and their suppliers, including precision machining, composites and test.
Equipment we sell
- 5-axis machining centers
- Composite autoclaves
- Waterjets
- CMMs
- NDT & inspection
- Heat treat furnaces
- Assembly tooling
Pharmaceutical & Chemical Processing
We auction, appraise and liquidate pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and chemical processing plants, from pilot and R&D suites to full-scale production.
Equipment we sell
- Reactors & vessels
- Tablet presses
- Encapsulators
- Fluid bed dryers
- Blenders & mixers
- Filling & packaging
- Stainless tanks
- Process pumps
Life Sciences, Biomedical & Lab
We auction, appraise and liquidate lab instrumentation, biomedical and research equipment from pharmaceutical, biotech, university and clinical laboratories.
Equipment we sell
- Analytical instruments
- Centrifuges
- Sequencers
- Water baths & incubators
- Biosafety cabinets
- Cold storage
- Lab furniture
Cannabis & CBD Extraction
We auction, appraise and liquidate cannabis and CBD extraction labs, processing facilities and cultivation operations, from a single extraction system to a complete facility.
Equipment we sell
- CO2, ethanol & hydrocarbon extraction
- Short path & wiped film distillation
- Rotary & falling film evaporators
- Chillers & recirculators
- Drying & curing
- Trimmers
- Grow lights & racking
- Packaging & pre-roll equipment
Food & Beverage
We handle plant closures, line sales and appraisals for food processing, bakery, dairy, beverage, brewery and packaging operations.
Equipment we sell
- Processing lines
- Ovens & freezers
- Conveyors & weighers
- Filling & bagging
- Mixing kettles
- Stainless tanks
- Breweries
Construction
We auction and appraise heavy equipment, fleets and yard inventories for contractors, rental companies and lenders, from a few machines to a complete company dispersal.
Equipment we sell
- Excavators
- Wheel loaders
- Dozers
- Cranes
- Aerial lifts
- Compaction equipment
- Trucks & trailers
- Attachments
Rolling Stock & Material Handling
We auction and appraise trucks, trailers, service fleets and material handling equipment, sold on their own or as part of a full facility sale.
Equipment we sell
- Trucks & tractors
- Trailers
- Service & fleet vehicles
- Forklifts
- Reach trucks & order pickers
- Scissor & boom lifts
- Overhead cranes & hoists
- Yard equipment
Distribution Centers
We auction and appraise warehouse and distribution center equipment, on its own or as part of a full facility sale.
Equipment we sell
- Pallet racking
- Forklifts
- Conveyors & sortation
- Dock equipment
- Packaging lines
- Shelving
Don't see your industry? We work across many more manufacturing sectors.
Talk to usThe go-to name in used electronics manufacturing equipment.
- Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
- Semiconductor
- Electronic Test & Measurement (ETM)
- Medical Device
- Optics
- Research & Development (R&D)
Global electronics asset recovery
Trusted by the world's largest electronics manufacturers
Leading EMS providers, OEMs and semiconductor companies rely on our team for global asset recovery. We market their equipment directly to the electronics buyers in our database and handle everything from valuation and logistics to auctions and private treaty sales.
500+electronics auctions
14countries
30+years in electronics
Bulk & turnkey sales
Not every plant needs an auction. We also sell complete electronics, semiconductor and medical device operations in one transaction, as a going concern or as a bulk package.
View past turnkey sales
ITAR & biomedical EMS facility Sold in entirety · Irvine, CA
SMT, ETM & assembly facility Equipment sold in entirety · Shenzhen, China
Global semiconductor & electronics facility Equipment sold in entirety · Jordan, UT
Electronics manufacturers we have worked with
Before & after
Down to the last bolt
We handle every piece of equipment, from production lines to the last workbench, and hand back a cleared, broom-swept facility. Drag the slider to compare.
BeforeAfterYour floor, cleared on schedule
- Every asset accounted forProduction equipment, tooling, racking, furniture and spare parts.
- Safe, managed removalVetted riggers and a Branford manager on site through checkout.
- Handed back cleanA final walkthrough with you before we close out the project.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to what manufacturers, lenders and plant managers ask us most.
What industries does The Branford Group serve?
We auction, appraise and liquidate industrial equipment for SMT & PCB assembly, printed circuit board fabrication, semiconductor, electronic test & measurement (ETM), medical device manufacturing, printing, packaging, plastics, CNC machining and metal fabrication, metal stamping, structural steel, battery, solar & alternative energy, power plants and paper mills, aerospace, pharmaceutical & chemical processing, life sciences, biomedical and laboratories, cannabis & CBD extraction, food & beverage processing and breweries, construction, rolling stock and material handling, and distribution centers and warehousing. We also work across many other manufacturing sectors.
Do you sell used SMT and PCB equipment?
Yes. Used electronics manufacturing equipment is our specialty, including Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Printed Circuit Board (PCB), semiconductor, medical device, optics and R&D equipment. We sell complete SMT lines, pick-and-place machines, feeders, reflow ovens, printers, inspection and test equipment through online auctions, private treaty sales and bulk or turnkey sales.
What types of sales do you offer?
We run timed online auctions on our own bidding platform, live interactive webcasts, negotiated private treaty sales, and bulk or turnkey sales of complete operations. We also sell manufacturing real estate and intellectual property.
Do you provide equipment appraisals?
Yes. Our accredited ASA and AMEA appraisers prepare USPAP-compliant machinery, equipment and inventory valuations. Banks, finance companies, accounting firms, tax and estate professionals, turnaround firms and corporations rely on our reports.
Can you sell an entire plant or facility?
Yes. We sell complete manufacturing facilities as going concerns or as bulk packages, and we can include the building and real estate. When an auction is the better route, we sell the equipment piece by piece to buyers worldwide.
Do you handle equipment removal and clean-out?
Yes. We manage checkout and removal with vetted riggers and a Branford manager on site, and our job is not complete until the last item is removed. We finish with a final walkthrough so your facility is handed back clean and on schedule.
Where are you located, and do you work internationally?
Our headquarters is at 896 Main St, Branford, Connecticut, with offices in Boston, Charleston, Houston, Providence, San Francisco and San Diego. Our auctions are open to bidders worldwide, and we have run sales across North America, Europe and Asia.
How do I get started?
Call us at 203-488-7020 (Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 Eastern) or email Service@theBranfordGroup.com. An auction professional will review your equipment and walk you through your options.
Have equipment to sell?
Talk to one of our specialists about your timing and options.
One team for every exit strategy
Whatever your industry, we build a plan around your timeline and your return.
Appraisals & Valuations
Accredited ASA and AMEA appraisers prepare USPAP-compliant reports for lenders, accountants and corporate finance teams.
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Negotiated private sales, bulk packages, going-concern sales and real estate, managed by a Branford executive.
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Contact Info
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9-5 EasternCall Us: 203-488-7020Email Us: Service@theBranfordGroup.com896 Main StBranford, CT 06405
