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Surplus Biodiesel and Lab Equipment to be Auctioned Jan. 31 in Ohio

MANSFIELD, OH – Maas Companies of Rochester, Minn., will auction “like-new” surplus biodiesel process and lab equipment Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013 through a timed online auction.

by Staff
January 9, 2013
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MANSFIELD, OH – Maas Companies of Rochester, Minn., will auction “like-new” surplus biodiesel process and lab equipment Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013 through a timed online auction.

The company specializes in liquidating specialized assets including ethanol and biodiesel plants and equipment.

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The inventory, located at 1237 West 4th Street in Mansfield, Ohio, includes a large assortment of process equipment, stainless pressure vessels, tanks, chiller, lab equipment, and other surplus items. Some inventory is brand new and still in the original packaging, according to Maas Companies. The inventory will sell in more than 40 separate lots, many at liquidation prices.

Equipment brands include: Arisdyne Systems, Euro Fuel Tech, Pall Filtration, Eaton, Marley, Marathon, Viking, Buckeye Fabricating Co., Met-Chem, Fisher Scientific, Varian, Poly Science, Koehler Instrument, Bel-Art, and Petrospec.

Two open houses are available for potential buyers from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 16 and Jan. 30. Appointments can also be requested.

Auction details and information about the inventory are available on the Mass Companies’ auction website at www.maascompanies.com or by calling (507) 285-1444.

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