Major Auction to Feature Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Equipment in Michigan

Six-day industrial auction will offer machinery and equipment from a former electric vehicle battery production facility in Midland.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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BidItUp Auctions Worldwide will host a major six-day industrial auction offering machinery and equipment from a late-model lithium-ion battery manufacturing operation formerly used for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) applications. The live virtual webcast auction will take place March 31, April 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8, and will feature a wide range of advanced manufacturing assets from the 400,000-square-foot facility located in Midland, Michigan.

Why it matters

This auction represents a rare opportunity for manufacturers, integrators, and technology companies to acquire equipment from a world-class battery production facility designed for high-volume lithium-ion pouch cell manufacturing. The assets provide scalable production capability for industries such as electric vehicles, maritime applications, aerospace systems, and grid-scale energy storage.

The details

The offering reflects a billion-dollar investment in advanced battery production technology, including fully automated and largely symmetrical pouch-cell production systems with two parallel anode and cathode lines capable of both solvent-based (NMP) and aqueous processing. The auction will feature automated battery module and pack assembly lines, cathode and anode slurry mixing systems, coating lines, formation and grading systems, and laboratory and quality assurance equipment.

  • The live virtual webcast auction will take place March 31, April 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET each day.

The players

BidItUp Auctions Worldwide

A global leader in industrial asset disposition, providing auction, appraisal, and advisory services to companies across manufacturing, energy, technology, and industrial sectors.

Tara Shaikh

The CEO and auctioneer of BidItUp Auctions Worldwide.

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What they’re saying

“This auction presents a unique chance for global manufacturers to immediately access advanced lithium-ion production infrastructure without the long lead times associated with building new facilities.”

— Tara Shaikh, CEO, Auctioneer (BidItUp Auctions Worldwide)

What’s next

Interested buyers can review the catalog and register to bid through BidItUp's auction platform.

The takeaway

This auction offers a rare opportunity for companies seeking to expand their battery manufacturing capabilities by acquiring proven equipment and integrated systems from a sophisticated, turnkey manufacturing environment.