Plastics & Packaging
Injection Molding Machine Auctions
KD Auctions runs injection molding machine auctions nationwide, reaching 500,000+ industry contacts for every sale. Whether you're buying or selling, our team handles everything from appraisal through final settlement.
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Who Buys at These Auctions
Plastic injection molding shops, consumer goods manufacturers, automotive plastics suppliers, medical device molders, and packaging manufacturers.
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Injection molding facility closures, corporate consolidations of plastics operations, and mold shops upgrading to all-electric machines.
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Consultation & Appraisal
KD assesses your equipment, recommends the right sale path, and provides a realistic recovery estimate. USPAP-compliant appraisals available for lenders and court-supervised situations.
Cataloging & Marketing
Professional photography, detailed specs, and marketing to 500,000+ industry contacts via BidSpotter, email, LinkedIn, and trade publications. Typical marketing period is 2–4 weeks.
Auction & Settlement
Online timed auction closes, buyers coordinate removal within the specified window, and KD delivers a complete financial settlement with full accounting of all proceeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What injection molding brands command the best auction prices?
Engel, Arburg, Husky, and Demag all-electric machines consistently achieve the strongest prices. Milacron, Nissei, and Toshiba hydraulic machines also have active buyer pools, particularly in smaller tonnages.
Are molds included in injection molding machine auctions?
Molds can be auctioned separately from the machines. Generic commodity molds (commodity packaging, standard parts) attract broader buyer interest. Proprietary part-specific molds may have limited buyer pools unless marketed to competitors or OEMs.
What tonnage injection molding machines sell best at auction?
200–500 ton hydraulic machines have the broadest buyer pool. Very large machines (1,000+ ton) attract specialized buyers but can achieve strong prices due to limited availability on the used market.
Should I auction hydraulic or all-electric injection molders separately?
Yes, electric machines typically achieve 40–60% higher prices than equivalent hydraulic machines and attract a different buyer profile. KD Auctions recommends cataloging and marketing them separately for maximum recovery.
How should injection molding machines be prepared for auction?
Purge all barrels before the machine inspection. Document all tooling (screws, barrels, nozzles). Auxiliary equipment (dryers, granulators, conveyors) should be inventoried and included. KD Auctions handles all cataloging.
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