CNC machining and turning
- Vertical and horizontal machining centers
- CNC turning centers and lathes
- CNC mills and related machine tools
- EDM and specialized machining equipment
Machine shop liquidation
Machine Shop Liquidation & CNC Equipment Auctions
Closing a machine shop, consolidating operations, or selling surplus CNC equipment? Westbrook Asset Management helps manufacturers and shop owners turn machinery, tooling, and related assets into an organized sale.
Professional machine shop liquidation services
A clear plan for your machinery and your next step.
Retirement, a facility closure, a plant consolidation, or an equipment upgrade can each call for a different approach. Westbrook works with machine shop owners, tool and die businesses, and manufacturers to evaluate what is being sold and discuss a suitable auction or liquidation program.
That starts with understanding the assets, the available marketing window, and when the building needs to be cleared. Whether you have several surplus machines or an entire shop inventory, the goal is a practical disposition plan that fits your circumstances.
For a broader facility project, explore our industrial machinery and plant liquidation services.
Machinery and equipment we handle
CNC machinery and complete shop inventories.
A machine shop sale can extend well beyond its largest CNC machines. Tooling, inspection equipment, material handling, and support assets also need to be identified and presented clearly.
Manual machines and inspection
- Manual mills, lathes, drills, and grinders
- Saws and toolroom machinery
- Inspection and measurement equipment
- Tool and die shop equipment
Tooling and accessories
- Toolholders, cutting tools, and shop tooling
- Workholding, vises, fixtures, and accessories
- Related machine attachments and spare parts
- Complete shop inventories
Shop and facility support
- Air compressors and support equipment
- Material handling equipment
- Racking, storage, and warehouse assets
- Industrial surplus and related equipment
Complete machine shop closures
Coordinate the sale with the facility timeline.
Liquidating a shop involves more than selling individual machines. Equipment information, photography, marketing, buyer questions, auction administration, and closeout all need to work together.
Westbrook can help organize the process for complete shop closures, manufacturing consolidations, retirement and business transitions, surplus CNC sales, and production upgrades. Early discussions give the team time to understand access, inspection opportunities, and equipment removal requirements.
See the stages in our industrial auction process.
Auction and liquidation options
Choose a selling method that fits the situation.
Not every machine shop needs the same sale structure. Depending on the equipment, schedule, and seller's objectives, Westbrook can discuss the following approaches.
The appropriate approach is discussed after reviewing your assets and requirements. Talk through your selling options with Westbrook.
A completed CNC auction example
Bulldog Factory Automation
Westbrook's timed online auction for this CNC machining and fabrication company in Madison Heights, Michigan, ended March 25, 2026.
The advertised equipment included two HAAS VF3 SS vertical machining centers, DeVlieg CNC jig mills, Acer CNC and manual mills, bandsaws, and other assets. The archive illustrates the mix of production machines and support equipment that can form part of a shop sale.
View the Archived Auction
Planning your sale
Machine shop liquidation questions
Can Westbrook help with just a few surplus machines?
Yes. Westbrook works with individual machine tools, groups of surplus equipment, and complete manufacturing operations. Share what you want to sell so the team can discuss an appropriate strategy.
Do I need to close the entire business to have a sale?
No. Surplus sales can also support plant consolidations, production line changes, equipment upgrades, or the sale of machinery no longer needed in ongoing operations.
When should I start planning a machine shop liquidation?
Contact Westbrook as early as practical, especially when a lease, property sale, or facility deadline affects the schedule. The timeline depends on the assets, preparation, marketing, inspections, and removal requirements.
Can I request an appraisal before choosing a sale method?
Yes. If you need machinery valued for planning or another purpose, discuss the scope with Westbrook's appraisal team. A formal appraisal and a proposed auction or liquidation plan serve different purposes.
Discuss your equipment with Westbrook
Plan your machine shop sale with an experienced team.
Tell us what you are selling, where the equipment is located, and the timing you have in mind. Request a confidential consultation before making your final disposition plans.
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