Location
Milwaukee, WI
Contact
In Partnership With
Date & Time
Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 - 08:00am TBA
Auction Type
Private Treaty
Description
Private Treaty Opportunity – Complete Forging Facility: Milwaukee Forge
(Presented by BidItUp Auctions Worldwide in conjunction with Corporate Assets Inc.)
Offering Overview
BidItUp Auctions Worldwide, in conjunction with Corporate Assets Inc., is proud to present, by Private Treaty, the complete assets and operational capabilities of Milwaukee Forge — a premier producer of custom steel press forgings serving multiple industries for over a century.
This exceptional offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, turnkey forging operation featuring 1,300-, 2,500-, 4,000-, and 5,000-ton press capacity, comprehensive heat-treating and machining departments, and a proven reputation for precision, quality, and reliability.
Core Capabilities
- Custom Press Forging Services utilizing closed impression dies for high-precision and repeatability.
- Hot forging temperatures between 2100–2300°F, ideal for both carbon and alloy steels.
- Part dimensions: up to 18” length and 14” diameter, with forging weights from 2 to 100 lbs.
- Tight tolerances: ±0.010”, supported by industry-leading quality metrics.
- Press lineup: 1,300-ton • 2,500-ton • 4,000-ton • 5,000-ton presses providing exceptional production flexibility.
- Production volumes: short to medium runs (25–10,000 pieces) with industry-best lead times.
Secondary & Value-Added Services
- Full heat-treating department offering normalizing, annealing, quenching, and tempering.
- Machining, cleaning, and conveyor cooling for near-net-shape and finished components.
- In-house die design, toolmaking, and engineering capabilities enabling rapid development cycles.
- Abundant steel inventory and customer inventory solutions for JIT production support.
- Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology integrated across all production cells.
Quality & Certification
- ISO 9001:2015 certified facility.
- Dedicated Quality Assurance Department performing metallurgical, tensile, and yield testing.
- Magnetic particle, dimensional, and grain flow inspections ensure precision and consistency.
- Advanced tracking via EDI and bar-coding systems for complete traceability.
- Proud member of the Forging Industry Association (FIA).
Industry Applications
Serving major sectors including:
Aerospace • Defense • Construction • Mining • Automotive & Trucking • Power Generation • Rail • Agriculture • Oil & Gas • Medical • Recreation Equipment
Common Forged Components:
Axles, gears, transmissions, piston forgings, drill bits, valve bodies, elbows, couplings, levers, plates, brackets, and other precision drive components.
Operational Highlights
- 1,300-, 2,500-, 4,000-, and 5,000-ton press lines with extensive tooling support.
- Comprehensive heat-treat, machining, and finishing under one roof.
- Experienced workforce with deep industry tenure.
- Six Sigma Black Belt leadership driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Flexible scheduling and rush-order capability unmatched in the industry.
Investment Opportunity
This turnkey forging facility presents an exceptional opportunity for:
- Strategic buyers seeking vertical integration or expanded forging capacity.
- Private equity groups targeting proven North American manufacturing platforms.
- OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers focused on domestic sourcing, reshoring, and supply-chain resilience.
All inquiries, due diligence, and site inspections are strictly by appointment through BidItUp Auctions Worldwide, in conjunction with Corporate Assets Inc.
Contact:
BidItUp Auctions Worldwide – Industrial Asset Solutions
📞 +1 (818) 508-7034
[email protected]
Location Notes
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
