Bonnette Auctions · Online Equipment Auction · Vidalia, Louisiana
Industrial Textile Manufacturing Equipment Auction — 931 Lots
World-class textile machinery from one of the most significant industrial liquidations in the American South — available online now.
The Auction
The Vidalia Mills equipment auction represents one of the most significant textile machinery liquidations in the United States. Comprising 931 catalogued lots of specialized industrial textile manufacturing equipment — including fiber preparation systems, carding machines, rotor spinning frames, ring spinning frames, draw frames, cone winders, and material handling equipment — this auction offers rare access to world-class machinery from brands including Trützschler, Schlafhorst, Rieter, Suessen, Zinser, and Saurer.
Bale openers, fiber blenders, fiber openers, cleaners, and integrated dust extraction systems — engineered for large-scale continuous fiber processing operations.
Brands: Trützschler BO-A · MX-I · SP-MF · CL-C4 · SP-DX · Pneumafil
Multiple high-output carding machines in 1,000–1,200mm working widths, including automatic can changers. Among the most sought-after equipment in textile mill liquidations globally.
Brands: Trützschler TC 07 S · CCA 1000 Series
High-speed autoleveling and standard draw frames for sliver processing — critical equipment for maintaining yarn consistency in short- and long-staple spinning operations.
Brands: Rieter RSB-D · SB-D Draw Frames
Schlafhorst Autocoro 312 open-end rotor spinning machines with 240 rotors each — the industry standard for high-volume, high-efficiency yarn production for denim and industrial fabrics.
Brands: Schlafhorst Autocoro 312
Suessen Fiomax 1000 ring spinning frames with 1,104 spindles each, and Zinser RM 351 ring spinning suite — precision equipment for fine-count and specialty yarn production.
Brands: Suessen Fiomax 1000 · Zinser RM 351
Saurer Schlafhorst Autoconer 6 cone winders (60 positions) and Rieter UNIlap E 30 lap formers for downstream yarn processing, winding, and package preparation.
Brands: Saurer Schlafhorst Autoconer 6 · Rieter UNIlap E 30
Hyster H50FT forklifts with bale clamps (4,000–5,000 lb capacity), JLG scissor lift platforms, and Flexoveyor conveyor systems for fiber and yarn transport throughout the facility.
Brands: Hyster · JLG · Flexoveyor
Industrial baghouse dust collectors, centrifugal fans and blowers, control panels, automation equipment, and support infrastructure for complete mill operations.
Multiple OEM Brands
The Schlafhorst Autocoro 312 rotor spinning machines and Suessen Fiomax 1000 ring spinning frames available in this auction represent some of the most technically advanced and sought-after textile machinery in the global secondary market. These systems were purpose-built for continuous, high-volume denim yarn production and are adaptable to a wide range of fiber types and yarn counts.
For textile producers seeking to expand capacity, re-equip a facility, or launch new spinning operations, acquiring proven industrial spinning equipment at auction represents a fraction of the original capital investment.
Trützschler is among the world's premier manufacturers of fiber preparation and carding technology. The TC 07 S carding machines available in this auction represent the backbone of any high-efficiency spinning operation — processing fiber from raw bale to carded sliver at industrial scale. Combined with the integrated MX-I fiber mixing and CL-C4 cleaning systems, these assets form a complete, fully integrated fiber preparation line.
All 931 lots are available for online bidding. The auction closes June 10, 2026. Successful bidders should plan for a removal period of approximately 30 to 45 days following the auction close.
The equipment is located at the Vidalia Mills facility — 1 King Timahoe Drive, Vidalia, Louisiana 71373 — approximately 72 miles from I-20 via US-65, near the Mississippi River and the Natchez-Vidalia Bridge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Vidalia Mills Equipment Auction is an online liquidation of 931 lots of industrial textile manufacturing machinery from the former Fruit of the Loom denim manufacturing complex in Vidalia, Louisiana. The auction includes fiber preparation equipment, carding machines, rotor spinning machines, ring spinning frames, draw frames, cone winders, forklifts, and supporting industrial systems from manufacturers including Trützschler, Schlafhorst, Rieter, Suessen, and Zinser.
The online auction closes on June 10, 2026. All bidding is conducted online. Buyers should plan for a removal period of approximately 30 to 45 days following the auction close date.
The auction includes a broad range of specialized textile manufacturing equipment, including Trützschler TC 07 S carding machines, Schlafhorst Autocoro 312 open-end rotor spinning machines (240 rotors each), Suessen Fiomax 1000 ring spinning frames (1,104 spindles each), Zinser RM 351 ring spinning systems, Rieter RSB-D draw frames, Saurer Schlafhorst Autoconer 6 cone winders, Rieter UNIlap E 30 lap formers, Hyster forklifts with bale clamps, JLG scissor lifts, industrial dust collection systems, and much more across 931 total lots.
All equipment is located at 1 King Timahoe Drive, Vidalia, Louisiana 71373 — the former Fruit of the Loom Vidalia Apparel Water & Wastewater Treatment and denim manufacturing campus. The facility is situated near the Mississippi River, approximately 72 miles from Interstate 20 via US-65.
This auction is ideal for textile mill operators, yarn manufacturers, spinning and weaving companies, industrial equipment dealers, international textile machinery brokers, and any buyer seeking to acquire high-quality, industrial-grade textile manufacturing equipment at auction pricing. The specialized nature of this equipment makes it highly relevant to producers in the cotton, denim, workwear, and technical fabric sectors worldwide.
Yes — the real estate and equipment are offered as two separate portions of the Vidalia Mills auction. The 870,000± square foot former Fruit of the Loom manufacturing complex in Vidalia, Louisiana is available for purchase separately. Pre-auction offers on the real estate are welcome. Visit our real estate listing page or contact Bonnette Auctions directly for more information.
931 lots of world-class industrial textile machinery — available to qualified bidders worldwide. View the full catalog and register to bid online.
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