Gordon Brothers, the global advisory, restructuring and investment firm yesterday announced that it has been appointed exclusive asset selling agent of Honda of the UK Manufacturing’s (Honda) machinery and equipment from its fully integrated automotive manufacturing plant in Swindon.
This sale of one of Europe’s largest automotive plants will commence later this month with multiple online auctions, plus ongoing private treaty sales prior to the plant closure in July 2021.
It represents a unique opportunity to purchase excellent quality manufacturing and assembly line equipment. The entire project will span 18 months and is expected to attract prospective buyers world-wide.
The plant, which is due to cease production and permanently close in July 2021, holds Honda production and assembly operations that cover more than 370 acres which at its peak manufactured approximately 250,000 cars per year.
Duncan Ainscough, Gordon Brothers commercial and industrial managing director, said: “We are excited to announce our appointment as sole asset selling agent for the Honda manufacturing equipment in Swindon.
“The transaction presents a unique opportunity for us to partner with one of the largest car companies in the world and offer our expertise in commercial and industrial disposition. The plant and machinery are very well maintained, in excellent condition and we expect to receive strong demand, making this an attractive project for our team.”
Gordon Brothers, an expert in the disposition of commercial and industrial assets, has now worked with four out of the five major global automotive companies. With over 1,200 engagements completed and £11 billion of automotive assets appraised, the company considers itself well-positioned to successfully complete this major project.
More information regarding the sale, including a full asset list, will be released in due course. The assets for sale will include ‘state of the art’ automotive equipment, including engine manufacturing, vehicle assembly, a press shop, welding, injection moulding, die-casting, general machine tools and a paint plant.
The sale will also encompass office, kitchen and workshop apparatus. The facility, located in Wiltshire, UK, will be available for inspection by appointment only.
For more information on this unique sale, please visit the Gordon Brothers Web site
here.
For any enquires on the sale, please contact Duncan Ainscough or telephone: +44 (0)7785 221919.