2025 Q4 Momentum

As 2025 enters its final quarter, Aucto shares exciting platform updates, a landmark project, and key industry news shaping the future of industrial asset recovery.

October marks the beginning of the end of an amazingly intense year here at Aucto. With Q4’s historical push in full swing, we’re proud to stand alongside our industry partners—buyers, sellers, and innovators—who are transforming the industrial world. As we head into the year’s last sprint, I want to share some news and align with your goals for ending 2025 strong, together.

Platform Updates:
Get More Value, Effortlessly

Our product team just launched a revised invoicing feature that makes transactions—past, present, and future—much easier to manage. Now, every invoice you need is right there in your account portal when you log in.

Industry Spotlight:

One of the most trending stories in the industrial sector right now is the mixed but cautiously optimistic outlook for global manufacturing and supply chains. Latest economic data shows global car markets are up 5% year-over-year, with China posting a stunning 12% gain, fueled by scrappage incentives and new energy policies. Meanwhile, North America is maintaining solid growth, even as Europe experiences a slight dip. Sustainability, asset recovery, and more efficient use of surplus are at the forefront for most organizations, and platforms like Aucto are enabling this industry-wide shift.

On that note, we’re especially excited to announce that Honda is now a supplier on our marketplace. In the coming weeks, we’ll be releasing select surplus equipment from Honda’s operations—making high-quality industrial assets available to our marketplace. If you’re looking to get ahead of the curve on equipment from a global automotive leader, stay tuned for detailed updates.

A Landmark Project:
The Spreckels Sugar Factory Liquidation

Among the many projects we undertake every day, this fall we were awarded the contract to liquidate the assets of the iconic Spreckels sugar factory in Brawley, California. This beet sugar plant, operational for an incredible 78 years, processed about 10,000 tons of beet per day. For fellow industry geeks, that’s a jaw-dropping 158,130,000 tons over its lifespan (Totally guessing here, but yes, we factored in ramp-up years!).

Why does this matter? The closure of a factory like Spreckels is the end of an era in the State of California, but it’s also a rare opportunity. We’re currently running a Virtual Tour (click here to register) through the nine core processing lines, giving buyers, and the merely curious a chance to explore over 500 assets that are going to be listed on our marketplace. Whether you’re hunting for specialized, well-maintained equipment or just want to see what nearly a century of industrial infrastructure looks like, our marketplace is open for business—and, as always, built on transparency and value for every stakeholder involved.

Looking Ahead

Q4 isn’t just about finishing the year strong—it’s about setting up for bigger wins in 2026 and beyond. At Aucto, we’re hyper-focused on helping businesses and enterprises not only navigate change but seize the opportunities and efficiencies that come from embracing the future of industrial asset management. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or simply stay updated on the pulse of the industry, sign up now - we’re here for the long haul.

Here's to your goals, your growth, and a powerful last sprint to the finish!