Manheim Australia and Insight Valuations, under the instructions of Morgan Kelly, Sam Freeman and Robyn Duggan of EY Parthenon, Joint and Several Liquidators of Liberty Bell Bay Pty Ltd (Receivers and Managers Appointed) (In Liquidation), have commenced a multi-stage asset liquidation program for machinery and equipment formerly utilised by Liberty Bell Bay in Tasmania.
The program comprises a series of timed online auctions and targeted expressions of interest (EOI) processes designed to maximise participation from both domestic and international purchasers. The program includes at least five online auctions throughout September 2026, together with four dedicated EOI and tender processes for specialised and high-value industrial assets.
To support the program, Manheim has established a dedicated portal providing access to auction catalogues, EOI opportunities, forthcoming sales and enquiry channels for participants.
“We are pleased to be bringing a significant range of industrial and mobile plant assets to market as part of this program,” said Manheim Australia Senior Valuer, Scott Matthews.
“The portfolio includes a wide variety of equipment, ranging from Caterpillar loaders, trucks and mobile plant through to highly specialised industrial assets, including Kress slag pot carriers, workshop machinery, laboratory equipment, steel fabrication equipment and power generation assets. We expect strong interest from both Australian and international buyers.”
Upcoming online auctions:
Steel Fabrication, Laboratory & Industrial Equipment – September 18-23
A broad range of fabrication, testing, laboratory and industrial equipment.
Gymnasium Equipment – September 18-23
Commercial gym and fitness equipment.
Loaders, Screening Plant, Mobile Plant & Workshop – September 25-30
Featured assets include:
- 2018 Caterpillar 988K Wheel Loader (2018 CPT overhaul by William Adams)
- 2014 Caterpillar 988K Wheel Loader (2022 Caterpillar-certified full rebuild)
- Two Caterpillar 988H Wheel Loaders
- Caterpillar 904H Wheel Loader
- 2006 Extec E5 Screening Plant
- Four Caterpillar 246C Skid Steer Loaders
- 2018 JCB T35 Telehandler
- Fire Truck
- Hyster H32.00 Forklift
- Hyster H9.00 Forklift
- Toyota and TCM Forklifts
- Automotive Workshop Equipment
Expressions of interest & tender opportunities
The campaign also includes dedicated EOI and tender processes for a number of specialised and strategic asset groups:
- EOI 1: Kress Slag Pot Carriers
- EOI 2: Inventory Stores &Spares
- EOI 3: Large Transformers
- EOI 4: Scrap Metal Tender
Additional sales opportunities:
Further sales programs are expected to be released in coming weeks, including:
- Office furniture and IT equipment
- Plant service equipment, including standby generators and packaged air compressors
- Additional plant and utility vehicles
- Remaining industrial equipment and infrastructure
Contact:
Manheim / Scott Matthews / +61 474 890 122
Insight Valuations / Greg Hardiman / +61 411 844 742
About Manheim:
Manheim is a leading auction company with a nationwide footprint, entrusted to value and sell equipment on behalf of lenders, insolvency practitioners, leasing firms, governments, SMEs, large corporates, dealerships, OEMs, insurers, rental companies and more.
Our business values and auctions everything from small hatchbacks and SUVs to trucks, combine harvesters, graders, mining gear and brewing or distilling equipment, and stands ready to assist and advise organisations both large and small.
The company offers its clients an extensive physical network of sites and deep sector experience in the Australian and New Zealand markets, with its presence on both sides of the Tasman a key point-of-difference in a competitive market.
Every year we run thousands of auctions events either in-person or online and have a broad network of buyers and sellers engaging on our platform.
Manheim is better placed than ever before to handle end-to-end asset remarketing needs, with its footprint and highly engaged team of specialists here to help sellers realise the highest and fastest returns possible.
Manheim Australia is part of Manheim, a global remarketing company based in the United States with 121 wholesale operating locations across several continents, 30,000 employees and $46 billion USD in annual turnover. Its parent company, Cox Automotive, is the world’s largest vehicle services firm.
About Insight Valuations:
Insight Valuations provides valuation and diligence services, focussed on infrastructure, plant, machinery and equipment to institutions undertaking complex financial and asset-based decisions.
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