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The current wave of cap auctions is dominated by large‑scale industrial equipment, reflecting a growing appetite among investors for heavy‑industry assets. The earliest closing sale, managed by Hilco Industrial, features a complete cold rolling facility originally built for Hyundai Steel in South Korea, alongside a tandem cold mill, continuous galvanizing line, coil preparation line and hot strip mill from JFE Keihin in Japan. Additional offerings include a 300,000‑tonne‑per‑year mini mill in New South Wales, a suite of 5‑axis machining centers for aerospace use in Italy, and a range of overhead cranes in Switzerland. These items illustrate a trend toward bundling entire production lines and auxiliary machinery, allowing buyers to acquire turnkey solutions for steel and metal processing.

Following this, a cap auction of equipment from CAP Acero's Compañía Siderúrgica Huachipato in Chile is slated to close later in the year. The lot comprises key flat‑steel production lines, underscoring the focus on South American assets and the strategic importance of regional steel capacity. Buyers are drawn to the comprehensive nature of the offering, which includes both primary rolling equipment and supporting infrastructure.

Looking ahead, two upcoming auctions scheduled for 2026 will broaden the cap market. Dickins Auctioneers plans an event featuring a diverse array of items, while Clarks Auction Rooms will host a similarly varied sale. Both auctions are expected to attract participants seeking niche industrial pieces alongside broader investment opportunities. Across these events, the prevailing narrative is clear: cap auctions are consolidating high‑value, process‑oriented assets, catering to a global clientele eager to secure essential components of the manufacturing supply chain.

Based on 9 digest summaries · Generated December 26, 2025

Turnpike Auction

December 26, 2025 —

Turnpike Auction regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in business & industrial, vehicles & transportation. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Hilco Industrial Canada

December 26, 2025 —

Hilco Industrial is facilitating the sale of a complete stainless steel cold rolling facility from Hyundai Steel STS Incheon in South Korea, featuring a capacity of 239,000 TPY and widths ranging from 600 to 1320 mm. Additionally, Hilco Industrial, in partnership with SEALS Co., Ltd, is selling key steel production equipment from JFE Keihin in Japan, including a tandem cold mill, continuous galvanizing line, coil preparation line, and hot strip mill. In Germany, crude oil refineries are available for sale due to the restructuring of Nynas GmbH. In Belgium, machinery for the plastic film industry, including slitting machines, is offered from Innovia Films. A 300K TPY SBQ Mini Mill, located in Waratah, NSW, Australia, is available for sale, featuring a complete 60T heat meltshop. In the Philippines, shipbuilding and manufacturing equipment from the former Hanjin Philippines Shipyard is available. In the United States, complete filling and packaging lines are offered, including a partial packaging line with Fleetwood Goldco Wyard equipment. In Italy, 5-axis machining centers for aerospace applications are available. In Chile, Hilco Industrial is selling key flat steel production lines from CAP Acero's Compañía Siderúrgica Huachipato. Overhead cranes are available in Switzerland, including 2x 5t and a 20t ABUS ZLK crane. In Brazil, a 30T heat size EAF meltshop with billet caster is nearing completion and available for sale.

Olde Mill Auction House

December 26, 2025 —

Olde Mill Auction House is hosting a Fantastic Auction on December 27, 2025, at 4pm at 713 NE US Hwy 24, Topeka, KS. Items include collectibles, advertising pieces, vintage ceramics, small animal figurines, German painted glass, hand-blown glass, Teddy Bear cookie jar, stuffed animals, new ball caps, jackets, blankets, pictures, motorcycle helmets, binoculars, a Deluth shotgun shell bag, wood carved canes, collectible Beam bottles, lamps, retro round lamp tables, a glass top dining table, round oak table, chairs, desks, stereos, electronics, a small TV, Snap On shop stool, dressers, and more. Additional items from estate boxes include dishes, glassware, linens, toys, games, Barbie dolls, purses, hand tools, shop lights, youth snow boots, clothes, dolphin figures, kids bicycles, high chairs, DVDs, CDs, and more. Doors open at 1pm.

Richard Winterton Auctioneers Ltd

December 26, 2025 —

Richard Winterton Auctioneers is hosting The Late Michael Baggott Book Collection Sale from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026, with online bidding only. An Antique & Home Sale is scheduled for January 5, 2026, at the Lichfield Auction Centre, starting at 9:00 am with garden effects, tools, electricals, furniture, and furnishings, followed by jewellery, watches, coins, silver, pictures, ceramics, glass, and household miscellaneous items at 10:30 am.

Bidsquare Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

Reserve Stock Auctions is hosting the "End of The Year" Indulge Yourself in Fine Jewelry & Watches Live Auction on December 28, 2025. Rhoswens will present the Modern & Traditional Art Collection Live Auction on December 30, 2025. Antique Kingdom Inc. is holding the 2025 Last Day Antique Kingdom Auction on December 31, 2025. Block Auction House will conduct the New Year's 2026 Live Auction on January 1, 2026. Bid Global International Auctioneers LLC is offering the LIVE New Year's Day- Crème De La Crème of Diamonds Live Auction on January 1, 2026.

Leading Online Auction Site

December 26, 2025 —

Reserve Stock Auctions is hosting the "End of The Year" Indulge Yourself in Fine Jewelry & Watches Live Auction on December 28, 2025. Rhoswens will present the Modern & Traditional Art Collection Live Auction on December 30, 2025. Antique Kingdom Inc. is holding the 2025 Last Day Antique Kingdom Auction Live Auction on December 31, 2025. Block Auction House will conduct the New Year's 2026 Live Auction on January 1, 2026. Bid Global International Auctioneers LLC is organizing the LIVE New Year's Day- Crème De La Crème of Diamonds Live Auction on January 1, 2026.

Kidd Family Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

Kidd Family Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, livestock & agriculture. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Antiquorum

December 26, 2025 —

Antiquorum regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in fashion & accessories, art & collectibles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

JB Military Antiques

December 26, 2025 —

JB Military Antiques regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in tools & workshop, art & collectibles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Prime Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

Prime Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in electronics & gadgets, business & industrial. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

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