IPP operates a global used plant marketplace, linking idle and surplus facilities to qualified buyers and managing every step of the transaction.

IPP helps companies sell decommissioned and surplus factories without managed online auctions, connecting assets to motivated buyers worldwide.

IPP turns factory auctions online into faster and more profitable deals

When it’s time to divest a factory, International Process Plants (IPP) offers a proven alternative to standard online auction sites. With 47+ years of experience, 20 complete plant sites worldwide, and more than 15,000 pieces of equipment in stock, IPP ensures surplus factories are marketed to the right buyers.

Unlike general auction platforms, IPP focuses exclusively on process plants and equipment. That specialization helps sellers unlock higher value while buyers gain trusted assets ready for redeployment.

Browse our process plants overview to see active listings available today.

Why IPP is better than traditional factory auctions online

IPP doesn’t just list your assets — we manage the full transaction. From valuation and marketing to dismantling and shipping, our global team delivers faster closings than online-only platforms.

Sell chemical plant assets faster with IPP.

Even closed factories retain strong value in reactors, centrifuges, utilities, and controls. IPP markets each component or the full facility to maximize seller returns.

See how IPP sells surplus process plant systems quickly.

Examples of factories sold through IPP’s online auctions

  • Pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing sites
  • Polymer and resin factories
  • Fertilizer and agrochemical facilities
  • Food and beverage plants
  • Specialty chemical factories

Benefits of factory auctions online with IPP

  • Immediate access to global buyers
  • Faster timelines than traditional brokers
  • Trusted by chemicals, pharma, and industrial sectors
  • 47+ years of global divestment expertise
  • End-to-end dismantling, logistics, and recommissioning

Don’t risk undervaluing your assets with a generic auction site. IPP offers managed factory auctions online, backed by global buyers and turnkey support.

Learn more about IPP’s used plant marketplace and see how we connect surplus factories with buyers worldwide.

Read more about the leader in used process plants and equipment:

Superbrewed Food fermentation plant in Little Falls acquired by International Process Plants

IPP enters agreement to market BASF ammonia, methanol and melamine plants in Germany

Former Geo Specialty Chemicals site bought by redevelopment company

                                                  

Frequently asked questions about factory auctions online

What makes IPP different from typical online auction platforms?

IPP specializes in process plants, ensuring higher value and faster closings than general auction websites.

Can IPP handle live factories preparing to shut down?

Yes. We often market facilities while they are winding down production.

How long does an IPP-managed online factory auction take?

Many transactions close in 30–90 days depending on buyer readiness.

Do buyers come from multiple industries?

Yes. Buyers include pharma, chemical, polymer, food, and specialty manufacturers.

For more answers, visit our FAQs page.

                                       

IPP offers complete industrial plants for sale, providing buyers with immediate access to proven facilities and turnkey relocation support.

Sell your factory through IPP for stronger offers, faster closings, and full support from valuation to sale.

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