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2026 Starts Strong: Three Major Auctions, New Features, and a $1M+ Grinder Deal
Hey folks,
January flew by. February's already in full swing. And we've got more happening than we can fit in one email.
Three massive auctions. A platform that's gotten seriously better. Field visits across the country. And one machine that's so unusual we had to tell you about it.
Let's get into it.
The Auctions You Need to Know About
Our Home: Food Processing at Scale
Behind every bag of Pop-Secret popcorn sits Our Home—and they're running an industrial equipment auction with 120+ lots of food processing and packaging equipment. If you're in food manufacturing, this is your moment. Industrial-scale processing gear, packaging lines, and all the machinery that keeps production moving.
📆 Ends: February 12th 📍Location: Lancaster, Ohio
NRI's 2026 Kickoff: The Bearing Bonanza
NRI's first auction of the year is exactly what you'd expect from them—massive inventory, bulk quantities, and variety for days. Bearings in every size, function, and specification you can think of. If you stock industrial parts or maintain heavy equipment, this is basically Christmas in February.
📆 Ends: February 12th 📍Location: Delta, Ohio
(Pro tip: Both auctions end the same day. Stock up on popcorn for your next grocery run. You're going to need it.)
Spreckels Sugar: The 2-Day Monster Event
This auction is big enough we split it into two days. Hundreds of surplus industrial equipment assets ranging from:
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Wheel loaders and cranes
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Commercial trucks
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Industrial and electrical components
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Food processing equipment
- And much more (including a shipping container)
It's probably our biggest event this quarter. If you need heavy equipment, facility equipment, or industrial parts—this is where you find them.
📆 Ends: March 5th and 6th📍Location: Brawley, California
Platform Updates: Faster, Smoother, Better
Our dev team has been shipping like crazy. New features are rolling out almost weekly, and the result? Sellers are publishing listings faster. Buyers are finding what they need quicker. Everyone's moving more equipment.
The focus has been simple: remove friction, add speed, create value. We're building the easiest way to buy and sell used industrial equipment—and it's working.
Thanks to everyone spreading the word. New selling partners are joining the Aucto community almost daily, and that means more inventory, more variety, and better deals for buyers.
We Went to See You
Some of our team hit the road in January. They visited buyers and sellers across different regions to understand what's actually happening on the ground.
The mission: See your reality. Understand your problems. Build solutions that matter.
It worked. The feedback we gathered is already shaping how we're thinking about the platform, the features we prioritize, and the value we bring to the used industrial marketplace.
If we haven't visited you yet, we probably will. And if you want us to stop by, just say the word.
Unusual Asset of the Month:
The Million-Dollar Grinder Nobody Used
Unused 2024 Fives Landis Gardner VDD760G3 Vertical Double Disc Grinder
Here's why it matters:
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Brand new. Never been used. Still has that new machine smell.
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Retail price: Well over $1M
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Standard lead time: Months. Maybe longer.
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Available: Right now. Today. This week.
Vertical double disc grinders aren't rare on Aucto. But unused ones? At this price point? With zero lead time? That basically never happens.
This 2024 metalworking equipment is brought to you by Keystone Powdered Metal. If you're in precision grinding, you already know what this machine can do. If you're thinking about it, hit that Buy Now button before someone else does. Or make an offer and see what happens.
And hey—if you're not in the market but you know someone who is, share this. Help us find this beauty a new home.
What's Next
We're only one month into 2026, and it already feels like a big year. More assets coming. More platform improvements shipping. More partnerships forming.
If you're looking to buy used industrial machinery or used equipment, you're in the right place. If you're selling, we're making it easier every week.
Stay tuned. We're just getting started.
— The Aucto Team
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