FocusOn: Huge 2-Day Auction at Major Ceramic Tableware Manufacturer

Following a complete plant closure, a two-day auction will be held at Syracuse China's 750,000-sq-ft factory and distribution center in Syracuse, N.Y. The sale will be held Wednesday & Thursday, June 24th & 25th.

Highlights include a 2001 Riedhammer Fast Firing Kiln with Auto Loading and Racking System; Pressure Casting and Jiggering Machines; Vacuum Plaster Mixing System; Clay Mixing Equipment and Filter Presses; Spray and Dip Glazing Lines, Finishing and Back Stamping; Decal Printing and Decorating Equipment; Prototype Mold Shop and Lab Equipment; Forklifts and Material Handling Equipment; Machine Shop, Pallet Racking, Factory Support, Packaging and Warehouse Equipment; And Much More!

Valuable real estate package also available. For more information, please call 800-300-6852 or visit www.crgauction.com.

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