Industrial auction ae group: aluminum die casting and CNC machining production equipment
In cooperation with HILCO, NetBid Industrie-Auktionen AG is selling extensive production facilities and assets of ae group AG at the Gerstungen and Nentershausen sites. Machines and systems from an industrial series production environment in the automotive supply industry are for sale.
The sale offers buyers the opportunity to acquire individual machines, complete production areas or selected lines from the areas of aluminum die casting, mechanical processing, automation and quality assurance.
Automotive supplier with end-to-end production chain
ae group AG has been a specialized supplier to the European automotive industry since the 1990s. The company produced aluminum components for applications in the areas of power train, engine and transmission systems as well as structural parts.
The sites have a broad industrial infrastructure and cover key steps in the production chain: from melting, die casting and CNC machining to cleaning, assembly preparation and quality assurance.
Highlights from the machine park
The sales scope includes around 1,500 assets in Gerstungen and around 500 assets in Nentershausen. These include, among others:
- Melting furnaces and holding furnaces from STOTEK and STRIKO WESTOFEN
- Cold chamber die casting machines from FRECH, BÜHLER and IDRA
- FRECH K3500-240 with 35,000 kN clamping force
- BÜHLER Evolution B270D with 27,000 kN
- BÜHLER Carat 220 Compact with 22,000 kN
- CNC machining centers from BROTHER, HECKERT, HELLER, LICON, MAKINO, MAKINO, STARRAG HECKERT and SW
- CNC turning centers from DMG MORI
- Blasting and washing systems from AGTOS, RÖSLER, DÜRR, PILLER and other manufacturers
- Measuring and quality assurance technology
The combination of large-scale die casting technology, automated production processes and modern mechanical machining is particularly interesting.
Sales in Gerstungen and Nentershausen
Pre-sales are underway for the Gerstungen site. On offer are Equipment from the melting store, aluminum die casting machines with clamping forces from 6,600 to 35,000 kN and machines for mechanical processing.
The first Online auction for the Nentershausen site already ran on May 19, 2026. Machines and systems for light metal die casting, powertrain and structural parts are offered in the post-sale. Another online auction will follow shortly for the Gerstungen site.
3D tours, video and viewing
Virtual 3D Matterport tours** are available for both plants. This allows interested parties to gain a detailed impression of the production areas, machines, hall structure and site environment before visiting in person.
3D Matterport tours Gerstungen site:
- First Scan 3D Matterport Tour Gerstungen
- Second Scan 3D Matterport Tour Gerstungen
- Third Scan 3D Matterport Tour Gerstungen
3D Matterport Tour location Nentershausen:
A Drone video is available. For the Gerstungen site, position lists, viewing appointments and further technical information can be requested via NetBid.
A personal viewing is possible by prior arrangement.
Target group and acquisition opportunities
The sale is aimed at production companies, automotive suppliers, die casting companies, machine dealers and investors in Europe and worldwide.
Depending on requirements, individual assets, machine packages or complete production areas can be acquired. This makes the sale suitable for targeted expansion investments as well as for building up or supplementing existing production capacities.
Conclusion
With Realization of the ae group AG, extensive production facilities from an established automotive supplier environment are coming onto the market. The combination of aluminum die casting, CNC machining, automation and quality assurance makes the sale particularly attractive for industrial buyers.
NetBid provides interested parties with access to item lists, 3D tours, viewing appointments and further information on the sales process.
Contact person
Thomas Schlieker
Project Manager
