THE COMPLETE FACILITY OF MILWAUKEE FORGE - PRIVATE TREATY SALE – BY ORDER OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT (CASE NO. 2025CV002571): COMPLETE FORGING FACILITY & REAL ESTATE

Auction type

Timed Online Auction

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.