Used Plastic Injection Molding Machinery & Equipment Auction located in Three Rivers & Vicksburg, MI

Sale Details

By order of:

River City Plastics Inc

Sale#: [RIVE0306]

Complete Closure of a Custom Plastic Injection Molding Facility. (30) Van Dorn Injection Molding Machines, 40 – 1100 Ton, 3 oz. – 240 oz., (2) Manufacturing Facilities, 62,000 SF and 14,000 SF



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	Sale Type On-Location Auction Date & Time 1-Day Wed Apr 5, 2006 10am (local time) Sale Location Three Rivers & Vicksburg, MI USA NOTE: The sale will begin at Three Rivers once finished everyone will drive to the Vicksburg Location to finish the sale	Register at sale location only Browse Lot Catalog View Color Brochure (PDF) View Photo Gallery View Prelim. Equipment List (PDF)	Absentee (Proxy) Bidder Form Sales Tax Certificate Sample Bank Letter Agent Release Auth. Form

Highlights

62,000 Sq Ft Manufacturing Facility

(30) Van Dorn/Demag Injection Molding Machines, 40-Ton to 1100-Ton As Late as 2000

HORIZONTALS

2000 40 Ton Ergotech Cadence 40/12.6-120 Pathfinder 3000
2000 40 Ton Ergotech Cadence 40/12.6-80 Pathfinder 3000
1995 85 Ton 5 Oz. Pathfinder 4500
1996 85 Ton 5 Oz. Pathfinder 4500
1996 85 Ton 3 Oz. Pathfinder 2500
1998 85 Ton 5 Oz. Pathfinder 3000
1998 85 Ton 3.7 Oz. Pathfinder 3000
1998 120 Ton 6 Oz. Pathfinder 5000
1998 170 Ton 170 HT 720-1121 Pathfinder 3000
1998 170 Ton 170 HT 720-1120 Pathfinder 3000
1995 170 Ton 14 Oz. Pathfinder 2500
1993 170 Ton 14 Oz. Pathfinder
1998 170 Ton 8 Oz. Not In Service
1996 230 Ton 20 Oz. Pathfinder 4500
1998 230 Ton 20 Oz. Pathfinder 3000
1994 230 Ton 14 Oz. Pathfinder
1997 300 Ton 20 Oz. Pathfinder 4500
1996 300 Ton 20 Oz. Pathfinder 2500
1990 300 Ton 30 Oz. Pathfinder 3000
1997 400 Ton 48 Oz. Pathfinder 4500
1996 400 Ton 30 Oz. Pathfinder 2500
1995 500 Ton 48 Oz. Pathfinder
1999 700 Ton 151 Oz. Pathfinder 5000
1999 730 Ton 151 Oz. Pathfinder 5000
1999 1100 Ton Caliber 2-Platten 240 Oz. Pathfinder 5000
1999 1100 Ton Caliber 2-Platten 240 Oz. Pathfinder 5000
1999 1100 Ton 1000 HP6800 240 Oz. Pathfinder 5000

VERTICALS

1998 Van Dorn/DeMag 30VV4-0103 Pathfinder 3000
1998 True Blood 42-Ton TB425-5-7 Siemens Coros

Robots

(3) Whittman CNC w/ Pendants
(2) Yushin Airliner ANII-M-250S
Yushin Hop II-M-900 Sprue Picker
Conair Sprue Picker

Additional Equipment

Over (15) Nelmor Granulators, 3 HP to 15 HP, Models G1012M1, G1012P1, G1220M1, G1220P1
Over (20) AEC & Sterltronic Temperature Controllers
DME Multi Zone Hot Runners
Ultrasonic Welders
Motan Material Handling System
AEC Whitlock Hydroclaim Blender
Numerous AEC Whitlock Driers
AEC Chillers
Toolroom Equipment
Complete QC Lab
(7) Yale LPG and Electric Forklifts
1995 Freightliner Tractor
1994 Freightliner Box Truck
Pallet Racking
Thermal Care & AEC Chilling Systems
Air Compressors & Driers
Lantech Pallet Wrapper
Silo
Office Furniture, Computers & Equipment

Sale Details

Wednesday April 5, 2006 at 10am (Eastern)

Begin at: 55232 Franklin Drive, Three Rivers, MI 49093

After Lot 610 everyone will drive/move to the Vicksburg Location to complete the auction.

Absentee (Proxy) Bids & Accounting Contact: Bill Oliver, (513) 738-3311

Equipment & Preview Contact: Scott Lonkart, 401-284-0772

DIRECTIONS: From I-80/90, take Exit #107 and go North. 2) This is M-131 as you enter Michigan, go approx 19 miles North on M-131 to Hiembach (NOTE: W.F. Wells Saw Co. is on the corner). 3) Turn right on Heimbach and go one block to Franklin. 4) Turn right and go 1/4 mile to River City Plastics.

DIRECTIONS FROM THREE RIVERS PLANT: Take M-131 North 11.5 Miles to Lyon Ave (NOTE: McDonald’s is on the North corner). 2) Turn right on Lyon Ave. and go 4.5 miles to Henry A Leja Business Park and turn left. 3) 125 N. Lega Dr. is on the left.

LODGING:Holiday Inn Express, 1207 W. Broadway St. (49093) (269) 278-7766
Super 8 Motel, 711 N. US Highway 131 (49093) (269) 279-8888

Presented in conjunction with:

Equipment Location Details

Three Rivers, MI
	Lot #s:	1-610
	Address:	55232 Franklin Drive, Three Rivers, MI 49093
	Sales Tax/ VAT:	TBD Percent.
	Inspection/ Preview:	Tuesday, April 4, 2006 from 9am to 4pm (Local Time).
	Removal:	Removal begins after the last item is sold and lasts for one hour. Removal continues the next morning and on all weekdays from 8AM to 5PM. All items must be removed by Friday, April 14th at 5PM.

Vicksburg, MI
	Lot #s:	700+
	Address:	125 North Leja Drive Vicksburg, MI 49097
	Sales Tax/ VAT:	TBD Percent.
	Inspection/ Preview:	Tuesday, April 4, 2006 from 9am to 4pm (Local Time).
	Removal:	Removal begins after the last item is sold and lasts for one hour. Removal continues the next morning and on all weekdays from 8AM to 5PM. All items must be removed by Friday, April 14th at 5PM.

Sale-Specific Shipping & Logistics

View Agent Release Authorization form

Local Service Providers*

Rigging:

FLOYD'S RIGGING & MACHINERY MOVERS INC. B (800) 245-1429
BLOUIN CARTAGE B (313) 933-9252
JUDD COMPANY INC. B (313) 892-6300
ERICKSON'S INC B (616) 735-1700
MILLER TRUCK & STORAGE CO. B (517) 782-0371
D & H MACHINERY MOVERS & RIGGING B (989) 588-2342
KELSEY MACHINERY MOVERS B (810) 765-3800
M. C. W. INDUSTRIAL SERVICES B (800) 257-6411
ERICKSON'S INC. B (231) 744-1686
LEE INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTING B (888) 833-8776
WINFIELD MACHINE REPAIR & TRUCKING B (586) 771-0010
PHOENIX MACHINERY MOVERS B (800) 554-4880
D & D MACHINERY MOVERS B (810) 773-7475
NATIONAL MACHINERY MOVERS, INC B (248) 889-0550

*The Branford Group does not pack, ship, store, crate or rig items. Buyers may either pick up their items at the designated auction site personally or can arrange for a third party logistics firm to manage the removal process for them. If someone other than the registered buyer at the sale is designated to pick up those purchased assets, the buyer must: 1) Contract with an independent logistics firm or other representative who will dismantle, crate, pack, or ship your purchased items. 2) Coordinate the removal of those purchased items to meet the time deadlines indicated on this page. 3) Submit an "Agent Release Authorization" form which will allow The Branford Group to release items to a third party contractor for shipping, crating or packing purposes. *The Branford Group finds and displays one or more local logistics service providers who understand our removal process, offer specific services, and have certain skills and capacities. We offer this service to you without representations or warranties of any kind whatsoever.

Sale-Specific Terms Summary

	Payment Deadline:			Within one business day after invoice date.



	Currency:			US Dollars.

	Language:			English.

	Registration Requirements:			Open to the public. Free to bid onsite or proxy form.

	Deposit:			A 25% deposit of the buyer's purchases is due at the close of the sale with the balance due by the end of the next business day.

	Buyer's Premium:			10% of the purchase price.

	Sales Tax:			See each location for specific percentage. All applicable state sales taxes apply. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to provide documentation necessary for exemption or refund of sales tax paid.

	Payment Conditions:			Cash (at the sale location), Wire transfers, Company check with bank letter of guarantee, Cashier's check, Money order.

	Shipping & Logistics:			The buyer (or a third party Authorized Agent contracted by the buyer) is responsible for removal of equipment.

TERMS OF SALE
Set forth below are the terms and conditions (the “Terms”) that shall apply to any purchase by any party (a “Buyer”) either directly from Branford Auctions, LLC (“TBG”) or in a transaction (a “Transaction”) in which TBG serves as broker, agent, liquidator or auctioneer for any third party owner. The Terms apply to all Transactions, including without limitation, public auctions conducted by TBG and direct purchases by Buyer of any item either before, after or independent of any public auction.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. All machinery, equipment, merchandise and other items (the “Goods”) are sold on an “AS IS/WHERE IS” basis with no warranties or representations whatsoever, either expressed or implied. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, THE WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY are expressly disclaimed.

2. Buyers must register prior to bidding at any auction sale. TBG must receive a deposit of not less than twenty five percent (25%) of the Buyer's TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE by the end of sale day. TBG must receive the balance of the total purchase price no later than the close of business on the day following the auction (the “Final Payment Date”). All payments must be in cash, cashier’s or certified check, federal wire transfer of immediately available funds or a corporate check accompanied with a bank letter of guarantee, and all of the foregoing must be in form, scope and substance acceptable to TBG. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS. Without limiting TBG’S discretion, no corporate checks without a bank guarantee and no personal checks will be accepted. No title shall pass to Buyer until the total purchase price and all Taxes have been paid to TBG in collected funds.

3. Buyer must also pay to TBG on or before the Final Payment Date, all sales, export, use and other taxes due to any federal, state or local taxing authority (the “Taxes”) as a result of Buyer’s purchase, including without limitation, any taxes arising from any Buyer’s Premium (as defined below). To receive the benefit of any tax exemption, Buyer must supply TBG with a sales tax exemption certificate acceptable in form, scope and substance to TBG in TBG’S sole discretion.

4. TBG in its sole discretion may impose a buyer’s premium (“Buyer’s Premium”) on any Goods sold. The Buyer’s Premium is a percentage that is added to the final purchase price of any item. TBG shall charge and collect from each successful bidder a 10% buyer’s premium for each sale at the auction, in addition to the purchase price as bid. Webcast bidders will be charged a 13.5% Buyer’s Premium.

5. Buyer must remove all Goods purchased before the final removal date and time (1) announced by TBG at the auction (the “Removal Date”). No Goods shall be removed until (2) the full purchase price and all applicable taxes thereon have been received by TBG in the form required herein. Any Goods not removed on or before the Removal Date shall be subject to storage charges that TBG may in its discretion impose. Any items not removed on or before the Removal Date shall be deemed abandoned and TBG shall have no further obligation to Buyer with respect to such items. (See also #7. SMALL LOT REMOVAL.)

6. Buyer shall be responsible for the safe and proper removal of any Goods purchased by Buyer. Goods weighing more than 100 pounds must be removed by a qualified, insured rigger. Before any removal, Buyer must provide TBG with a certificate of insurance from the rigger, which certificate must be in form, scope and content acceptable to TBG in TBG’S sole discretion. Without limiting TBG’S discretion, such certificate must show that the rigger carries comprehensive liability insurance written by an insurance carrier of national standing and in an amount of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Buyer shall restore and repair all real and personal property that is altered or damaged as a result of Buyer’s removal of the Goods. TBG shall have no responsibility to disconnect utilities to the sold asset, including electric, gas, waste and water lines. Buyer does hereby indemnify TBG, the owner of the Goods and the owner of the premises in which the Goods are located, from any and all claims, damages, and losses arising from Buyer’s actions or actions with respect to the Goods and Buyer’s presence on the premises in which the Goods are located, including without limitation, injuries to persons or property and environmental violations or contamination. Risk of loss on any Goods shall pass to the Buyer upon payment in full to TBG of all sums due from Buyer in respect to the Goods.

7. TBG shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any items that can be removed by hand if such items remain in the premises where the auction is conducted for more than forty-eight (48) hours after the auction.

8. After Buyer has removed any item from TBG’S possession, TBG shall have no obligation to make any adjustment or accommodation to Buyer because of any mistake in quantity or other defect or problem with respect to such item. Buyer must make all requests for adjustments in writing to TBG before any item is removed from the premises where the auction is conducted.

9. TBG shall not be responsible for any damages, loss or theft of Goods except in the case of TBGS willful misconduct. Without limiting the foregoing, TBG shall not be responsible for damages or losses caused by strikes, civil disorders, or acts of God.

10. If for any reason TBG is unable to deliver any Goods purchased by Buyer, TBG’S sole liability shall be to return all sums paid by Buyer to TBG in respect of such Goods.

11. TBG, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to establish a reserve or minimum price on any Goods without having to announce, post or publish notice to attendees and buyers at any auction. TBG reserves the right to confirm or reject the final bid. Further, The Branford Group, and/or its affiliates or subsidiaries, may bid at the auction either for its own account or on behalf of a third party.

12. TBG, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to refuse the bid of any person without providing any notice or reason therefore.

13. TBG, in its sole discretion, shall control all bidding increments and advances at any auction. The Branford Group reserves the right to reject any bid that is only a minimal increase over the preceding bid, that is not commensurate with the value of the item being offered or that The Branford Group believes was made illegally or in bad faith. In the event of a dispute among bidders, The Branford Group may, in its sole discretion, either accept what it deems to be the final bid or solicit further bids on the item in dispute. No returns or refunds will be permitted, unless authorized by the seller in writing.

14. TBG reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to sell items advertised as a public auction sale, on a piece by piece basis or as a complete lot. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, TBG may accept a complete lot bid and then conduct an item by item auction which auction shall be effective only if the total proceeds there from exceed the amount of the complete bid.

15. All information provided by TBG to Buyers, including without limitation, any advertising, lot sales catalogs or otherwise, is subject to deletions, errors, additions, and changes without notice. Although information is gathered from sources thought to be reliable, TBG shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any information provided to any attendee or buyers. All buyers shall rely solely on their own investigation and inspection of any Goods.

16. The auctioneer may add other terms and conditions of sale, such additional terms and conditions to be announced prior to the auction. The headings contained herein are for convenience only and shall not limit or alter the Terms hereof.

17. If TBG is selling or auctioning any Goods on behalf of a third party owner, TBG shall act as an agent only and shall have no liability whatsoever for the acts of any owner/principal.

18. Buyers agree to comply will all US export control and related laws, and acknowledge that TBG is not the exporter of any purchased item. Certain items offered for sale at the auction may constitute “Restricted Technology.” Under federal law, such items may not be shipped outside the United States. TBG makes no representation or warranty concerning, and has conducted no investigation to ascertain which items, if any, constitute Restricted Technology.

19. Buyers acknowledge that an auction site is a potentially dangerous place, Flammable, noxious, corrosive and pressurized substances may be present. Heavy equipment may be operated and electrical circuits may be live. Every person enters the auction site at his or her own risk with notice of the condition of the premises and the activities that will be or have been conducted on the premises. No person shall have any claim against TBG, the seller or their respective agents for any injuries sustained or for damages to or loss of property that may occur at the auction site.

20. If the Buyer fails to comply with any of the Terms, TBG shall have all rights and remedies available to it at law and in equity. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, TBG may retain all deposits and partial payments received from Buyer and may resell any Goods that Buyer fails to purchase. Buyer shall be responsible for all costs, losses, and damages suffered by TBG (i) as a result of Buyer’s breach of any of the Terms, including without limitation, lost profits and consequential damages, and (ii) incurred in connection with the enforcement of TBGS’ rights, including, without limitation, legal fees and costs and expenses related to the resale of Goods, including storage and rigging fees.