Metroland Media Group Ltd.

60,000+ Sq. Ft. Commercial Printing Facility

 

Date

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Start Time

10:30 AM EDT

Inspection

Wednesday, June 14 from 9 AM to 5 PM or by appointment. Please email [email protected] to arrange.

Removal

All assets must be removed no later than Friday, June 30 by appointment only. Rigging details below.

Industry

Printing
 

FEATURING: KBA (2003) COLORA newsprint printing line with (4) 4-high interlinked, double-width/double-round press units; GOSS COMMUNITY-ROCKWELL web offset newsprint printing line with (4) 5-high interlinked, single width/single round press units; GOSS COMMUNITY-ROCKWELL web offset newsprint printing line with (3) 4-high interlinked, single width/single round press units & (2) 2-high interlinked press units; JARDIS INDUSTRIES web offset newsprint printing line; COMPLETE PLATE PROCESSING LINE with (2) NELA (2004) PL-T fully automatic printing plate loaders,(2) CREO (2004) TSM TRENDSETTER NEWS computer-to-plate drum type thermal plate setters, NELA (2012) VCPM automatic register punching & bending machine; KODAK-CREO (2005) TSM TRENDSETTER NEWS computer-to-plate drum type thermal plate setter; NELA (2013) 3-point punching & bending machine; (2) EPSON SURECOLOR T3270 large format color imaging systems; SCHUR (2001) palletizing & packaging cell with SCHUR WINROB automated palletizer, bottom-slip pallet dispenser, vacuum lift top sheet dispenser, SCHUR PSW stretch film wrapper; POLAR MOHR (2005) 115XT 45” paper cutting guillotine; (4) SCHUR A600 high speed compensating stackers; (4) GAMMERLER STC-700 single chamber compensating stackers; (4) EAM MOSCA RO-TR600-4 portable automatic strapping machines; (6) DYNARIC INC. NP-3 portable automatic strapping machines; TANN CORPORATION TR-492C 750,000 BTU/hr regenerative thermal oxidizer; KAESER (2008) SFC 55T 75 HP rotary screw air compressor; ATLAS COPCO (2003) GA55 75 HP rotary screw air compressor; ATLAS COPCO (2006) GA18+ 25 HP rotary screw air compressor; FRIULAIR (2020) ACT350-UR refrigerated air dryer; ATLAS COPCO FX14 refrigerated air dryer; WULFTEC WSML-200-S SMART SERIES pallet wrapper; PIONEER FEDERAL (2017) twin bank switchgear unit; PIONEER FEDERAL (2012) twin bank switchgear unit; BEMAG 1250 KVA industrial transformer; ELECTRICAL POWER INC. 225 KVA transformer; (2) EATON POWERWARE 9330 uninterrupted power supply units; COMPLETE STORES and SPARE PARTS INVENTORY including BEARINGS, motors, drives, valves, pumps, electrical wire, electrical hardware and connectors, chain and sprockets, printing press rolls and MUCH MORE!

Rigging and Removal Details

*Removal at this site is conducted strictly by appointment and must be completed by Friday, June 30. All buyers must contact relevant parties below to set their pick-up appointments upon payment in full.

REMOVAL OF SMALL ITEMS (NO RIGGING FEE):
Ian McDougall   |   C: 416 565 5976   |   [email protected]

REMOVAL OF MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT (RIGGING FEE):
Martel Machinery Movers
Jim Martel    |   C: 905 439 9400    |    [email protected]

*Further information on removal details can be found in the Terms & Conditions tab or in the Lot Catalogue.

TRUCKING AND TRANSPORT SERVICES:

Trucking and transport services, including cross-border logistics, are available through Fuze Lo-gistics Inc. Please contact Chris Tan for a firm quote or any questions regarding transportation.

Fuze Logistics Services Inc.
Chris Tan
941-702-3310
[email protected]

PRINTING PRESS LINES

  • KBA (2003) COLORA newsprint printing line composed of (4) 4-high interlinked, double-width/double-round press units; (2) folders with online stitching capability; (6) automatic splicers; KBA EAE centralized CNC production control with (4) VL5T4200 control consoles, QTI PPC 3000X print to process & touch screen control; (2) SCHUR A780 pickup stations with SIEMENS SIMATIC PANEL touch screen control; 37,000 CPH (copies per hour) average net press speed; max. 192 tabloid pages; 22.75” cut off; blanket washer system; s/n: n/a
  • GOSS COMMUNITY-ROCKWELL web offset newsprint printing line composed of (4) 5-high interlinked, single width/single round press units; (2) ROCKWELL folders; (5) ENKEL automatic splicers; (2) control consoles; 16,000 CPH (copies per hour) average net press speed; max. 56 tabloid pages; 22.75” cut off; s/n: n/a (components may be sold separately)
  • GOSS COMMUNITY-ROCKWELL web offset newsprint printing line composed of (3) 4-high interlinked, single width/single round press units; (2) 2-high interlinked press units; (2) ROCKWELL folders; manual roll stands; (2) control consoles; 16,000 CPH (copies per hour) average net press speed; max. 64 tabloid pages; 22.75” cut off; s/n: n/a (components may be sold separately)
  • JARDIS INDUSTRIES web offset newsprint printing line composed of MEGTEC SE zero speed splicer; (1) control console with RSG V guidance system, SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INC. SD3 stream deserter

PRE-PRESS PLATE PROCESSING DEPARTMENT

  • COMPLETE PLATE PROCESSING LINE consisting of (2) NELA (2004) PL-T fully automatic printing plate loaders for CREO TRENDSETTER with 16.61”x25.98” max. size single width printing plate, 32”x44” max. size double-width printing plate, 600 single plate capacity, 300 double plate capacity, SIEMENS SIMATIC OP7 PLC control; (2) CREO (2004) TSM TRENDSETTER NEWS computer-to-plate drum type thermal plate setters with approx. 12"x9" min. plate capacity to approx. 32"x30" max. plate capacity, PC-based control; (2) 82”x43” power roller conveyors; NELA 92”x30” plate conveyor; NELA (2012) VCPM automatic register punching & bending machine with 225 plates/hr max. capacity, optical alignment, PC-based control; outfeed plate conveyor (components may be sold separately)
  • KODAK-CREO (2005) TSM TRENDSETTER NEWS computer-to-plate drum type thermal plate setter with 33.5”x12” max. plate capacity, 0.016” max. plate thickness, 78.9”/min max. plate speed, PC-based control, s/n: NM433
  • NELA VCP automatic register punching & bending machine with optical alignment, PC-based control, s/n: VCP-0669-00
  • NELA (2013) 3-point punching & bending machine s/n: EXB-CL2-18661-01
  • (2) EPSON SURECOLOR T3270 large format color imaging systems with 660 ft2/hr max. print speed (@ 720 x 360 dpi), 2880 x 1440 dpi max. print resolution, 24” max. paper width, top loading, s/n: n/a, n/a

POST-PRESS DEPARTMENT

  • SCHUR (2001) palletizing & packaging cell consisting of (5) SCHUR motorized belt conveyors; SCHUR WINROB automated palletizer with ALLEN BRADLEY PANELVIEW 550 touch screen and keypad control, 15”x14”x11.75” max. bundle size, bottom-slip pallet dispenser, vacuum lift top sheet dispenser, 286”x34” motorized chain conveyor; SCHUR PSW stretch film wrapper with ALLEN BRADLEY PANELVIEW 550 touch screen and keypad control, 58” carriage travel, 177”x34” motorized chain conveyor; 53”x48” offload conveyor platform; control cabinets with ALLEN BRADLEY PANELVIEW 550 touch screen and keypad control; safety enclosure (components may be sold separately)
  • POLAR MOHR (2005) 115XT 45” paper cutting guillotine with touch screen control, 6.5” stack height, air table, rear comb ball propeller, s/n: 7531504
  • (4) SCHUR A600 high speed compensating stackers with SIEMENS SIMATIC PANEL touch screen control, 19.68”x11.81” max. page size, 11.81” max. batch height, 17.71” pile height, 80,000 copies/hr max. capacity, 480V/3Ph/60Hz, s/n: D000723, D000722, D000721, D000724
  • (4) GAMMERLER STC-700 single chamber compensating stackers with GAMMERLER digital control, 19.7”x13” max. page size, 15.7” max. stack height, 50,000 copies/hr max. capacity, 220V/3Ph/60Hz, s/n: 9038/2008, 6648/2006, 9004/2008, n/a
  • (2) STI STIC-2500 compensating stackers, s/n: n/a, n/a
  • SCHUR approx. 62’ overhead transport conveyor system with (4) drop stations, motorized, variable speed - printing press dependent, s/n: n/a
  • (4) EAM MOSCA RO-TR600-4 portable automatic strapping machines with 19”x23” work area, 0.19”-0.47” strap width, heat seal strap weld
  • (6) DYNARIC INC. NP-3 portable automatic strapping machines with SMB digital microprocessor control, 45 bundles/min, 22”x5.5”x14”H max. bundle size, heat seal strap weld
  • (2) BALDWIN STOBB COUNT-O-VEYOR 19” motorized stacking conveyors with electronic count system, 96 page max. stacking capacity, 1 HP, s/n: n/a, n/a

PRODUCTION SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

  • TANN CORPORATION TR-492C regenerative thermal oxidizer with CUTTLER-HAMMER PANEL MATE touch screen control, 750,000 BTU/hr, 50 BHP system fan, (2) heat exchanger tanks, YOKOGAWA digital temperature control, s/n: 1093-01
  • INK FARM consisting of (3) metered color ink holding tanks, (2) metered black in holding tanks, (5) LINCOLN transfer pumps, (5) digital metering scales
  • DELTA SD water/solvent filtration and recovery system with TECHNOTRANS solvent recycling unit, MOLAN GROUP stainless steel 110 oil/water separator, s/n: n/a

FACTORY EQUIPMENT

  • EXCEL BALER (RECENT REBUILD) horizontal hydraulic baler with removable shear blade with (4) cutting edges, (6) fully guided wire tie slots, automatic bale sizing system, automatic shear jam correction, 62” loading height, 47”x60”30”H chamber size, 35”x54” feed opening, 20 HP drive motor, 30-46 second cycle time, 600V/3PH/60HZ, s/n 9631001032
  • KAESER (2008) SFC 55T 75 HP rotary screw air compressor with 125 PSIG, 367 CFM, 76,720 hours (recorded on meter at time of listing), s/n: 1031
  • ATLAS COPCO (2006) GA18+ 25 HP rotary screw air compressor with 129 PSI, 105.5 CFM, 3550 RPM, s/n: API295577
  • ATLAS COPCO (2003) GA55 75 HP rotary screw air compressor with 132 PSI, 313 CFM, 3600 RPM, 31, 621 running hours (recorded on meter at time of listing), s/n: AII 478160
  • ATLAS COPCO GA509 50 HP rotary screw air compressor with 127 PSI, 197 CFM, 3600 RPM, s/n: ARP876222
  • FRIULAIR (2020) ACT350-UR refrigerated air dryer, s/n: 200020259
  • ATLAS COPCO FX14 refrigerated air dryer, s/n: n/a
  • ARROW B-300-3 refrigerated air dryer, s/n: PJ158
  • WULFTEC WSML-200-S SMART SERIES pallet wrapper with built-in scale, 65” dia. rotary table, 62” carriage travel, variable speed, s/n: 45882-1-1107
  • OTC 17.5 ton h-frame hydraulic shop press with 20” between posts, s/n: 1825
  • DAKE 1 ½ B1 arbor press, s/n: n/a
  • MILWAUKEE ¾” heavy duty mag base drill, s/n: 502A100302762

ELECTRICAL & INFRASTRUCTURE

  • PIONEER FEDERAL (2017) twin bank switchgear unit with 347/600V-3Ph-60Hz-3000A capacity, SQUARE D POWER LOGIC digital power meter, s/n: 16950254-002
  • PIONEER FEDERAL (2012) twin bank switchgear unit with 347/600V-3Ph-60Hz-2000A capacity, ground fault relay, s/n: 16950254-003
  • BEMAG 1250 KVA industrial transformer with 600HV-277/480LV-3Ph-60Hz, s/n: BC312505480
  • ELECTRICAL POWER INC. 225 KVA transformer with 416D HV/480Y277 LV/3Ph/60 Hz, s/n: EP79346
  • (2) EATON POWERWARE 9330 uninterrupted power supply units with 10-40 KVA power rating, 120/208 input & output voltage, s/n: n/a, n/a

ALSO:

  • COMPLETE STORES and SPARE PARTS INVENTORY including BEARINGS, motors, drives, valves, pumps, electrical wire, electrical hardware and connectors, chain and sprockets, printing press rolls; (3) skids of 26 ga. stitching wire; hand tools; power tools; shop supplies; hydraulic pallet trucks; work tables; lifting accessories; FIREPROOF cabinets; shop cabinets and MORE!

LIVE WEBCAST ONLY

Terms & Conditions

Corporate Assets Inc. assumes no liability for errors or omissions on this Web site. Corporate Assets Inc. expressly reserves the right to determine the manner of conducting the auction as it may deem appropriate. All subject to prior sale.

Payment

A Buyer's Premium of 18% for all Webcast (Remote) bidders will apply at this sale.
THIS SALE WILL BE CONDUCTED IN CAD.
 
Pre-Approval by Corporate Assets Inc. will be required to participate in the sale. Potential Bidders must register and be approved (in person for Onsite auctions or online for Live Webcast auctions). Bidders may be asked to complete the "Buyer Deposit Form" and provide a deposit equal to 25% of their requested Purchasing Limit (the maximum amount they plan to spend) plus the Buyer's Premium (see above for applicable Buyer's Premium) and must be made by Interac e-transfers or Direct Bank Wire Transfer1.
 
To ensure approval as a Bidder, please contact us to make arrangements as far in advance of the sale as possible. The deposit must be received no later than 1 business day prior to the commencement of the sale2. For Bank Wire Transfer details, please contact our office at 416.962.9600 and request to speak with an Accounting Administrator.

 

  1. Please keep in mind that bank charges may apply to incoming and/or outgoing wire transfers by your/our bank/financial institution.
  2. To meet the Terms and Conditions of Sale, please keep in mind that wire transfers traditionally take between 2 - 4 business days to be processed by your bank. For Bank Wire Transfer details, please contact our office at 416.962.9600 and request to speak with an Accounting Administrator.
 

Invoices for the balance of the purchase price will be emailed and/or faxed to successful bidders within 24 hours of the close of the auction and are due upon receipt.

Payment in full must be made before or immediately after the conclusion of the auction.
 
For International (Non-Canadian and Non-U.S. Residents) Buyers all payments and deposits shall ONLY be made by wire transfer.
 
For Canadian and U.S. Buyers, all payments can be made by wire transfer, certified cheque, bank draft, Interac Debit, Visa, Mastercard, Interac e-transfers, or company cheque accompanied with a valid bank letter of authorization guaranteeing irrevocable payment to Corporate Assets Inc. in the following format: "Name of Bank hereby guarantees irrevocable payment of cheques payable to Corporate Assets Inc. up to Amount in Words & Currency for purchases made by our client Name of Client. This letter is valid for purchases made at the auction of Name of Auction being held in City, State/Province on Date."

 

 

  • Payment by way of Visa, Mastercard will ONLY be accepted for purchases, and not for deposits, from buyers whose total invoice does not exceed $2,500.
  • Payment by way of Interac e-Transfers will ONLY be accepted for purchases from buyers whose total invoice does not exceed $25,000.
  • Payments may be made in advance of the auction by way of wire transfer and any balance in excess of the balance owing will be refunded after the auction.

 

 

 
The Auctioneer reserves the right to put articles back up for auction if a deposit is not received at or before the time of sale.

Removal Details

Applicable for all Purchasers, their employees, riggers, machinery movers, contractors, and agents who participate in the disconnection and/or removal of items purchased at auction.

 

 
Purchasers are responsible for removing all articles purchased unless an Exclusive Rigger* has been designated for the sale. “CI” on the purchaser’s invoice designates that a proper certificate of insurance is required before any item marked “CI” can be mechanically removed. Furthermore, properly authorized rigger release instructions, in writing, are required by Corporate Assets Inc.’s office before a Purchaser/Mover/Rigger can commence removal of these items. These forms can be downloaded below.

 

 

 

 

*For sales with Exclusive Riggers, removal fees will apply. Please refer to the posted Lot Catalogue for pricing. Fees do not include container loading, blocking/bracing, specialty packaging, shipping, or other services. Trucking and transport services may be available through a third-party supplier. More details below. The Buyer's Premium does not apply to posted rigging fees.


Shipping Services

For small items where a pallet isn't required or items are already in packages/boxes, Corporate Assets Inc. can arrange shipping via UPS or FedEx or using a buyer’s business account. The cost will be the responsibility of the buyer. Please contact [email protected] to arrange.

* For shipping large items, trucking and transport services are available through Fuze Logistics Inc.
Fuze Logistics Services Inc.
Mr. Chris Tan
941.702.3310
[email protected]
www.fuzelogistics.com

US Inbound Customs Brokers

*Cross border logistics, including fees and customs clearance, are available through third-party brokers.
Montgomery International Brokers
Bill Clune or Melanie Koerber
716.875.5100 EXT 105
[email protected]
www.montyinternational.com
Omega Customs Brokers Inc
Ralph Ronderos
305.592.5656 EXT 1005
[email protected] or [email protected]
www.omegacb.com