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In a recent development, the mold-making specialist Formenbau Köhler, based in Veitsbronn, Germany, is undergoing business closure. As part of this process, an auction of the company's inventory is currently being held online, managed by MSG Auctions GmbH.
The auction includes a variety of machinery and equipment relevant to mold-making and manufacturing sectors. Among the items up for grabs are an ABUS crane, likely used for heavy lifting within the workshop, as well as various machinery and equipment such as milling machines, presses, workbenches, and other manufacturing tools used in mold production. Specific mention has been made of fräsmaschinen (milling machines) and potentially hydraulic presses or other metalworking equipment, given the nature of the business.
Interested buyers can bid remotely in this auction, with the first bids being accepted on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Viewing of the auctioned items at Formenbau Köhler's business premises is only possible by prior appointment and at least 24 hours in advance.
Unfortunately, the exact inventory or list of all items included in the auction is not available in the search results. However, the presence of cranes, milling machines, and typical mold-making workshop equipment has been confirmed. Interested bidders should contact MSG Auctions GmbH directly for a full catalog and auction participation details.
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In a separate transaction, a US investor is set to hold the majority of a company that is almost a century old. Through this transaction, the Heibad brand will be preserved. The details about the future of the companies Dataform and Heibad, however, are not specified in the article.
- In light of Formenbau Köhler's closure, the manufacturing industry might witness a shift due to the upcoming auction of their specialized equipment, which includes milling machines, presses, and cranes, among other items.
- This auction serves as an opportunity for interested finance investors or businesses to acquire key machinery from Formenbau Köhler, potentially helping to reinforce their own manufacturing capabilities in the market.
